{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c3d6ea815053a8b2ac3ccc34","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c3d6ea815053a8b2ac3ccc34","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c3d6ea815053a8b2ac3ccc34","title":"Manager, Maintenance Programs","description":"What is JetZero? \nToday’s aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall. \nJetZero is developing a blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft. It uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel. \nThe JetZero Team \nWe are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be possible if we share our vision and what it means to people’s lives: carbon-free flight that' is better for both passengers and airlines around the world.  The Manager, Maintenance Programs leads a team responsible for developing, authoring, and managing the full ecosystem of maintenance programs and requirements for commercial transport aircraft. This role serves as the technical authority for translating airworthiness standards and design intent into structured, certification-compliant maintenance programs, from initial requirements development through entry into service and beyond.\nThe Manager, Maintenance Programs champions the integration of a digital thread across the maintenance ecosystem, ensuring that maintenance data, requirements, and program documentation are connected, traceable, and actionable from design through operations. This leader partners closely with Design Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and airline customers to ensure the aircraft is designed for maintainability and supported by a world-class maintenance program.\nKey Responsibilities\nTeam Leadership\n\nLead and manage a team of maintenance program professionals, providing technical direction, mentorship, and workload oversight across multiple aircraft programs.\n\nMaintenance Program Ecosystem\n\nOwn the development and authorship of the aircraft's complete maintenance program ecosystem, including Maintenance Review Board Reports (MRBR), Airworthiness Limitations (AWL), Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Structural Inspection Programs, and Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCP).\nLead MSG-3 analysis activities, facilitating Maintenance Review Board working groups with airline representatives, regulators, and internal engineering teams to develop and validate maintenance tasks, intervals, and logic.\nPartner with Reliability Engineering, Fleet Support, and airline operators to incorporate in-service data and operational feedback into maintenance program updates, interval escalations, and program optimization.\n\nDigital Thread & Data Ecosystem\n\nChampion the development and implementation of a maintenance digital thread — ensuring that maintenance requirements, tasks, and data are traceable from design intent through certification documentation, operator maintenance manuals, and in-service program revisions.\nDrive the architecture of a connected maintenance data ecosystem, integrating maintenance program content with engineering models, configuration management systems, and operator-facing digital tools to enable efficient program delivery and lifecycle management.\nEstablish and continuously improve processes, tools, and standards for how maintenance programs are developed, structured, controlled, and delivered — with a focus on scalability, digital enablement, and cross-program consistency.\n\nDesign Influence & Maintainability\n\nCollaborate with Design Engineering during early design phases to define maintainability requirements, influence design decisions, and ensure the aircraft is optimized for inspection access, component removal, and scheduled maintenance execution.\n\nRegulatory & Compliance\n\nServe as a primary interface with the FAA, EASA, and other civil aviation authorities for maintenance program certification, airworthiness limitation approval, and continued airworthiness compliance.\nEnsure all maintenance program documentation complies with applicable regulations including 14 CFR Part 25, AC 25-19, AC 121-22, and relevant Advisory Circulars and guidance material.\n\nWhat You Bring:\n\nBachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related discipline.\n8+ years of experience in commercial aviation maintenance programs, continued airworthiness, or a closely related field.\nWorking knowledge of MSG-3 methodology and the Maintenance Review Board process.\nFamiliarity with FAA and EASA airworthiness regulations and certification requirements.\nDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams or managing direct reports.\n\nPreferred Skills & Experience:\n\nExperience developing or contributing to a maintenance digital thread or model-based maintenance data environment.\nFamiliarity with S1000D, ATA iSpec 2200, or similar aviation technical data standards as they relate to maintenance program content.\nExperience interfacing directly with the FAA MRB or EASA equivalent during aircraft certification.\nBackground in influencing aircraft design from a maintainability or Design for Maintainability (DFM) perspective.\nExperience working with airline customers in a maintenance program delivery or technical support capacity.\nFamiliarity with PLM, configuration management, or digital engineering environments (e.g., Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or similar).\n\nCompensation: \nOur compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees. The range for this role is $195,000 - $220,000. We consider a number of factors when presenting a final offer, including geography, internal equity and years of experience and expertise.  \nBenefits \n\nUnlimited PTO \n10 paid holidays \n401(k) \nMedical, Dental, Vision insurance \nDisability Insurance \nLife Insurance \nEquity tax advisory services \nSupportive work culture \n\n The Interview Process  \nWe want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.  \n\nOur First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter or hiring team member to chat through your background, what you could bring to our team, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.  \nThe Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at JetZero. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.  \nThe Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.  \nThe Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view JetZero from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more. \n\nDepending on the position you are interviewing for, there may also be a Take Home Exercise as part of the interview proccess. Our assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day.  \nJetZero does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. \nAt JetZero, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, ordinance, or regulation.","company":"Jetzero","rawCompany":"jetzero","city":"Greensboro","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T04:15:31.084Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-3011.00","title":"Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians","slug":"aircraft-mechanics-and-service-technicians"},{"code":"49-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-mechanics-installers-and-repairers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manager, Maintenance Programs","description":"What is JetZero? \nToday’s aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall. \nJetZero is developing a blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft. It uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel. \nThe JetZero Team \nWe are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be possible if we share our vision and what it means to people’s lives: carbon-free flight that' is better for both passengers and airlines around the world.  The Manager, Maintenance Programs leads a team responsible for developing, authoring, and managing the full ecosystem of maintenance programs and requirements for commercial transport aircraft. This role serves as the technical authority for translating airworthiness standards and design intent into structured, certification-compliant maintenance programs, from initial requirements development through entry into service and beyond.\nThe Manager, Maintenance Programs champions the integration of a digital thread across the maintenance ecosystem, ensuring that maintenance data, requirements, and program documentation are connected, traceable, and actionable from design through operations. 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The range for this role is $195,000 - $220,000. We consider a number of factors when presenting a final offer, including geography, internal equity and years of experience and expertise.  \nBenefits \n\nUnlimited PTO \n10 paid holidays \n401(k) \nMedical, Dental, Vision insurance \nDisability Insurance \nLife Insurance \nEquity tax advisory services \nSupportive work culture \n\n The Interview Process  \nWe want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.  \n\nOur First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter or hiring team member to chat through your background, what you could bring to our team, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.  \nThe Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at JetZero. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.  \nThe Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.  \nThe Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view JetZero from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more. \n\nDepending on the position you are interviewing for, there may also be a Take Home Exercise as part of the interview proccess. Our assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day.  \nJetZero does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. \nAt JetZero, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. 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