Program Manager - Certification | Program Ops

BETA TECHNOLOGIES

850

South Burlington, VT, USA

Posted on: 2026-02-16

Category: transportation

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

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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, we are united by our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainable transportation. Our mission is to revolutionize electric aviation by leveraging innovative technology and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and tactical leader in FAA product certification, partnering closely with the Product Program Manager to navigate the complex certification process. This role requires exceptional collaboration skills, interfacing with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring not only certification expertise but also a commitment to our people-centric culture, where each team member contributes to meaningful innovation that positively impacts the environment.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

Create detailed project plans for certification activities and determining the critical path to ensure focus on the right activities

Manage planning and completion of certification activities from initial application through final type certificate issuance and into production certification

Identification and management of certification related risks

Develop tracking tools to show certification status and progress for communication across the organization

Minumum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineeringor related technical field

10+ years of program management experience in civil aviation aircraft development and certification

Working knowledge of the activities and sequencing required to complete an aircraft or engine certification project

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with team members throughout the organization

Excellent ability to be organized without predetermined structure

Able to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problems in a dynamic environment

Willingness to be a team player and wear different hats on different days depending on the need

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for multi-stakeholder technical environments

Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities

Proficient in Microsoft products including Microsoft Project and 365/office (SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Experience coordinating or performing certification or verification testing

Experience preparing compliance data in support of commercial certification

Experience working on Initial Type design approvals with the FAA

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