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Joby Aviation

Part 145 Repair Station - Accountable Manager

$181K–$249K

Marina, CA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Experience
10+ years in aviation maintenance (on-wing and off-wing), including 5+ years in a leadership role managing maintenance teams and leaders.
Education
A related technical degree is an alternative to the FAA A&P certificate; an advanced degree, preferably an MBA, is desired.

About the job

Leads the development and operation of Joby Aviation’s Part 145 repair station, with responsibility for regulatory compliance, organizational growth, and financial performance.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the FAA-designated Accountable Manager and primary contact for Part 145 certificate matters.
  • Establish repair capabilities, facilities, personnel, maintenance and quality systems, and regulatory approvals; build and scale the organization.
  • Oversee compliance, safety, audits, training, and coordination with fleet and flight-test maintenance teams.

What they ask for

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate with strong working knowledge of Part 145 regulations, or a degree in a related technical discipline; eligibility to serve as Accountable Manager under 14 CFR 145.151(a) and 14 CFR 145.3(a).
  • Strong experience with on-wing and off-wing repair programs and their regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and flexible hours as required.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree, preferably an MBA.
  • Prior Part 145 leadership, repair-station startup or expansion, Part 119, eVTOL or advanced aerospace, or Part 135 experience.

Pay

$181,000 - $248,800/yr USD base salary

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