Production Certification Project Manager

Number of employees

280

South Burlington, VT, United States

Posted on: 2023-05-25

Category: transportation

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

BETA Technologies is creating an electric transportation ecosystem that’s safe, reliable and sustainable. A relentlessly focused team is building an extensive charging infrastructure and ALIA, the world’s most technologically advanced electric vertical aircraft (EVA).

BETA’s platform and products are strikingly simple. Prioritization of safety and a pragmatic approach to certification drive elegant redundancy, appropriate diversity of implementation and simplicity of control. ALIA’s fixed-pitch propellers and centrally located batteries make it an inherently stable aircraft that is safe to fly and easy to maneuver.

At Beta Technologies, together we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. 

Beta Technologies’ Production Certification team is seeking a Project Manager who will work with them to obtain a production certificate from the FAA for their electric aircraft.  This person will also help the company complete conformity inspections of parts for conformance tests.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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Please be aware that you may be invited to complete a Video Screening interview. This invite will be sent by email ([email protected]). We highly recommend completing this step of the application process within the following 48 hours should you be invited.

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BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment.

All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check.

BETA Technologies is an E-Verify employer.  

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

  • Support the company’s Accountable Manager on production certification (quality system and manufacturing process approval) matters by maintaining communication of current and planned activities with the FAA.  Maintain meeting minutes and action item lists.
  • Coordination of conformity inspection activities as part of the type certification process, which involves coordination between the FAA, their designees, and Beta Airworthiness Certification, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.  Hold weekly meetings to ensure due dates are aligned on various teams, and that activities will be completed on time. Maintain conformity inspection database.
  • Co-lead the production certification activities at Beta.  Help create a project management timeline for the company and hold regular meetings to ensure activities are completed on time.
  • Hold regular meetings (often weekly) and help solve issues and problems. 
  • Work with the Quality team to develop Beta’s Quality System by helping write or review procedures and work instructions in accordance with SAE AS9100 and FAA Part 21 requirements.
  • Coordinate recruitment and use of FAA designees such as Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) and Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs) to complete required activities.  Maintain current data on these people.
  • Minimum Qualifications we are seeking:

  • Four-year degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of four years of industry experience, including some leadership experience.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing company that is certified to ISO 9001 or SAE AS9100.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; attention to detail; bias for action; good analytical skills and logical thinking.
  • Proven ability to work well on your own and with a group of people.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Experience using Microsoft and/or Google applications.
  • Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

  • Experience as an FAA designee or relevant FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) experience.
  • Previous experience working on a FAA type certification or production certification project.
  • Experience coordinating activities across multiple functional teams.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
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