Program Manager - Conformity | Program Ops

Number of employees

280

South Burlington, VT, United States

Posted on: 2025-07-21

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, 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.

An aerospace Conformity Program Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that aircraft and related systems meet required specifications, standards, and regulations throughout their lifecycle. The ideal candidate is self-directed and capable of providing tactical and strategic project management to ensure FAA conformity of aircraft, parts, assemblies, and test equipment to support certification testing. The candidate will be highly adept at collaborating with internal teams including engineering, certification, supply chain, quality, and production systems, as well as external stakeholders such as FAA Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs), FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), suppliers, and contractors. We are looking for a person who enjoys working in complex regulatory environments and who is creative and dedicated to be a part of our people-centric culture.

Build electric airplanes with us!

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

  • Manage Company and FAA conformity inspection in support of Type Certification and Product Certification  programs
  • Collaborate with the Quality team the Conformity Process and Designee Management Lead to ensure the overall conformity inspection plan is achieved
  • Coordinate conformity readiness with all teams including documentation and records review
  • Support the coordination of teams and DARS during FAA conformity activities
  • Maintain comprehensive traceability records for all inspected parts and assemblies
  • Manage supplier conformity processes 
  • Develop and manage project schedules and associated budgets to meet FAA conformity milestones and deliverables for BETA Certification projects
  • Effectively communicate conformity status with internal stakeholders
  • Identify, mitigate, and develop contingency plans for conformity-related risks and blockers
  • Document conformity project progress and conformity records
  • Minimum Qualifications:

  • Accredited Degree in Aerospace or relevant discipline
  • 3+ years of Project Management experience 
  • Previous experience with FAA conformity inspections or aircraft certification programs
  • Familiar with FAA forms and documentation (8120-10, 8130-9 preferred)
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Experience working with quality systems and traceability requirements
  • Ability to work autonomously in a regulated environment
  • Ability to define process and procedures to standards ways of working
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to remain positive and mitigate risk when course corrections are required
  • Working knowledge of Project Management tools (MSProject, Jira, others)
  • Above and Beyond Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of manufacturing process controls
  • Familiarity with aviation quality standards (AS9100, etc.)
  • Experience in electric aviation or emerging aviation technologies
  • Microsoft 365/office Proficiency including SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
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