Aviation Manager jobs in Monterey, CA

Joby Overview

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate program manager to join our commercial operations team with a focus on driving the development, planning, and execution of air taxi operations in domestic and international markets. You must be a strategic thinker, one who can represent Joby’s vision to key in-market commercial, political, and regulatory stakeholders. You must also be tactical in execution, capable of completing a range of tasks, from drafting operational manuals to coordination with cross-functional stakeholders to drive the execution of go-to-market plans. Your prior aviation operations experience will serve as the bedrock from which you will build knowledge of eVTOL operations to become a sought-after subject matter expert. You will offer a credible and informed perspective on - and will drive execution of - the workstreams required to successfully launch a commercial eVTOL air taxi service. This in-person role is located at Joby’s offices in Marina, California.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with numerous Joby teams including product, business development, infrastructure, government operations, and policy teams to develop and maintain go-to-market timelines for the launch of commercial air taxi operations
• Represent Joby’s air-taxi concept of operations to internal and external stakeholders through the application of aviation regulations and flight operations knowledge and experience
• Drive the identification, progress tracking, and completion of operational objectives that enable the launch of air taxi operations; identifying blockers, dependencies, and sources of execution risk
• Support the development of Joby’s concept of operations for multiple markets as an aviation operation subject matter expert
• Develop a deep understanding of commercial aviation air and ground operations in major US and international markets, heliports, and airports, and leverage this perspective to support realizing Joby’s eVTOL concept of operations
• Support the growth of Joby’s 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier by updating operating manuals and drafting operational software tooling requirements for pilot and operations center personnel

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4 years of operational experience at, or in an organization working with, a major commercial air carrier, air taxi or charter operation, major airport, or other aviation-related company or operation
• Demonstrated experience leading aviation operations or aviation programs with multiple simultaneous and interrelated projects
• Experience working directly with people at all organizational levels, including executives, both inside and outside of a company
• Entrepreneurial instincts, with a clear bias for informed action and a track record of leading new initiatives
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, including budgeting, logistics, and timeline management
• Deep understanding of US or EASA aviation regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Desired

• 8 years of operational experience at a commercial air carrier
• Hold a current and valid CPL or ATPL (helicopter, airplane, or powered lift accepted)
• Prior experience as a pilot at a 14 CFR Part 135 or 121 air carrier
• Prior experience in consulting or finance, in addition to aviation experience
• Expertise in project management tools and concepts

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $95,500 - $161,100. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

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EEO

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.