Operations Engineer | Alia Integration & Maintenance
onsite South Burlington, VT
Description
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.
The operations engineer for the aircraft integration & maintenance team will be responsible for supporting
aircraft development through logistics management, documentation, and coordination with all engineering
teams. You will work closely with engineers, maintainers, and technicians to manage aircraft configuration,
airworthiness, modification implementation, testing, and operations related to all flight test vehicles.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Coordinate modifications to experimental aircraft and systems integration testing and development
Organize and drive modification and maintenance/inspection timelines to support company objectives
Coordinate with Flight Test engineers, test pilots, and engineering teams to ensure aircraft is configured properly for flight tests
Organize and maintain aircraft configuration documentation
Collect, organize, and distribute information needed to perform modifications, maintenance and inspections of aircraft
Assist mechanics in performing modifications, maintenance, and inspections on aircraft
Assist in performing, organizing, and documenting troubleshooting and repair activities
Support data collection to inform aircraft development and follow-on flight testing
Drive process and communication improvements to increase operational effectiveness and decrease aircraft downtime
Support the development of our Maintenance program
Given that this role is primarily R&D, it is very dynamic and is subject to evolve over time
Minimum Qualifications we are seeking:
B.S. or M.S. in an engineering or equivalent technical discipline
Willing and able to travel for work domestically and internationally
Hands-on experience working with mechanical and electrical systems
Excellent organizational, time management skills, and commitment to objectives and responsibilities
Adept at interpreting and understanding engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications.
High energy, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Experience working with internal and external vendors
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to remain positive and mitigate risk when course corrections are required
Google G-suite including Drive, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Charts; Slack
Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:
Experience managing aircraft operations and maintenance
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering.
Experience working in a fast-paced aerospace R&D environment
Experience working with cross-functional teams (mechanical design, electrical design, software, quality, supply chain, certification, manufacturing, operations, etc).
Experience authoring technical publications (maintenance/repair manuals, work instructions, engineering reports)
Experience interfacing with flight test organizations or programs
Inclusivity Statement
Each of our backgrounds influences how we evaluate our own abilities. Research reveals that BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, those from working-class backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet all the requirements. Many skills can be learned on the job. If you can envision contributing value to our community and meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply.
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.
