BETA Technologies Lead FAA product certification processes for electric aircraft, including strategy development and regulatory compliance. Manage internal and external stakeholders to navigate certification and regulatory frameworks.
Responsibilities
Lead certification processes with the FAA from application through compliance planning and testing
Interface with the FAA to develop regulatory framework for new design features
Develop certification strategies for new and amended Type Certificates
Manage in-house and consultant FAA designees
Lead development of conformity inspection plans and coordinate with FAA
Develop and implement policies to become an FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA)
Interact with FAA and foreign regulators on Type Certificate validation and airworthiness certificates
Qualification
Above and Beyond Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
5+ years of experience in aircraft development and FAA certification processes
Working knowledge of the activities and sequencing required to complete an aircraft or engine certification project
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with team members throughout the organization
Excellent ability to be organized without predetermined structure
Willingness to be a team player and wear different hats on different days depending on the need
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for multi-stakeholder technical environments
Able to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problems in a dynamic environment
Proficient in Microsoft products including Microsoft Project and 365/office (SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
Able to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problems in a dynamic environment