Director of Business Operation Preparation for eVTOL
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Director of Business Operation Preparation for eVTOL
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$11000k–$16000k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Health insurance, Employee pension, Employment insurance, Worker’s accident compensation insurance, Commuting allowance, Business trip allowance
Posted 28d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Director will oversee the construction of business infrastructure for eVTOL entry into service, ensuring regulatory conformity and establishing customer support structures. They will also act as a company-wide PMO to manage business plan progress and lead negotiations with aviation authorities.
Requirements
Candidates must have over 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in senior management within the aviation industry. A bachelor's degree or higher is required, along with deep knowledge of aviation law and technical processes like Type Certification.
Full job description
Oversee the construction of business infrastructure for Entry Into Service (EIS), ensure conformity with operational regulations, and establish the customer support structure. This role is responsible for negotiations with authorities (such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism), leading the operational aspects of Type Certification, and guaranteeing operational compliance for development aircraft test flights. Additionally, the role acts as a company-wide Project Management Office (PMO) to lead business plan progress management and organizational consensus building.
What You'll Do
1. Project Management & Operation Setup
Formulate company-wide milestone plans for the commencement of commercial operations and manage progress (PMO function).
Promote issue extraction, coordination, and decision-making across departments regarding the construction of operations.
Formulate strategies and direct execution regarding the establishment of the flight operations business.
2. Regulatory Affairs & Development Compliance
Investigate and examine Aviation Law (including ministerial ordinances and regulations), analyze the impact on business and development, and formulate response policies.
Oversee external negotiations and adjustments with authorities regarding legal revisions necessary for commencing operations.
[Development Aircraft Support] Formulate operational methods for testing and demonstration flights of development aircraft, and define requirements and confirm conformity for legally required onboard equipment.
Create and obtain approval for the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) based on F03 (Conformity Certification Plan) during Type Certification (TC) activities.
3. Training & Flight Standards
Set crew training requirements and obtain certification through Flight Standardization Board (FSB) activities.
Manufacture, obtain certification for, and maintain/manage flight simulators and training devices.
Develop courseware and curricula necessary for pilot training.
Investigate and examine next-generation air traffic control and flight operation methods.
4. Customer Support & Technical Services
Create and manage technical publications (manuals) and establish the dispatch structure for Field Service Representatives (FSR).
Provide crew and mechanic training programs for customers (airlines, etc.).
Establish support for aircraft delivery and post-entry-into-service parts supply support systems (supply chain coordination).
Provide feedback to design and development teams from operational and maintenance perspectives through Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG) activities.
5. Internal Communication
Disseminate information regarding legal revisions internally and conduct awareness activities for related departments.
Foster a culture of regulatory compliance and manage stakeholders
What We're Looking For
Experience: Over 10 years of professional experience. Of this, at least 5 years must be senior management experience in the aviation industry (commercial airlines, emerging aviation mobility companies, etc.) related to flight standards, regulatory compliance, training, or technical support.
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep knowledge and practical experience regarding Aviation Law, subordinate ministerial ordinances, and negotiations with aviation authorities.
Project Management: A proven track record of leading and successfully completing large-scale cross-functional projects.
Technical Processes: Knowledge of specialized processes in operational preparation, such as FSB/AEG activities and Type Certification (particularly F03/AFM).
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher (Engineering, Aeronautics, Business Administration, or related fields)
Skills for Collaborative Success:
An individual who thinks proactively and can advance tasks in consultation with their supervisor.
A proactive person with the initiative to engage and drive progress on the ground.
Someone who can communicate smoothly with stakeholders.
An individual with strong problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and execution capabilities.
A flexible individual who can adapt approaches based on the situation, not limited by past successes or precedents.
Someone capable of incorporating others' opinions and ideas while driving tasks towards achieving objectives.
A person with a great personality, proactive in communication with stakeholders, and a positive attitude towards work.
Type of Employment
Permanent Employee or Contract Employee
Probationary period: 6 month
Place of Employment
Tokyo Office: Hirakawacho Front Building 3F, 1-3-13 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Measures to Prevent Secondhand Smoke:No smoking on the premises
Nagoya Airport Office: Nagoya Airport Terminal Building 2nd floor, Toyoba, Toyoyama-Cho, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture
Measures to Prevent Secondhand Smoke: Smoking Room Provided
Initial work locations will be determined based on your preference.
If your initial location is the Tokyo Office, the role will primarily be remote.
Please note that business travel may be required as needed.
Scope of Change: Places determined by the Company (including places where telework is performed)
Working Hours
Managerial Supervisors
Basic working hours: Start 9:00 End 18:00(Including 1hour break time)
Holidays
115 days off per year(Saturday / Sundays / Newyear holidays(12/29~1/3) / Company designated holidays)
Annual paid leave
Refresh leave (Granted after 1, 3, 4, 5 years of service)
Includes fixed overtime pay for 20 hours, amounting to JPY 27,710 - JPY 38,855 *Additional overtime pay will be provided for hours exceeding the fixed overtime.
To be determined based on skills, experience, and abilities
Expenses
Commuting allowance, business trip allowance, moving allowance, etc.
Relocation Packages *There are some conditions.
Social Insurance
Health insurance
Employee pension (according to Japan standards)
Employment insurance
Worker’s accident compensation insurance
Scope of Work Change
Reassignment may occur to any other work.
Related keywords
eVTOLEntry Into ServiceType CertificationAviation LawPMOFlight OperationsFSBAEGAFMTechnical PublicationsField Service RepresentativesSupply ChainRegulatory AffairsCommercial AirlinesProject ManagementCompliance
SkyDrive Inc. is a pioneering Japanese aerospace company with the mission to "Take the lead in the once-in-a-century mobility revolution" and the vision to let people "Fly in the Sky" (Beyond Drive.). Established in July 2018 , we are developing and manufacturing compact, all-electric eVTOL (electrical Vertical TakeOff and Landing) aircraft to make everyday air travel accessible to everyone.
Our flagship aircraft, the SKYDRIVE (SD-05), is engineered to be a quiet, lightweight, and low-cost air taxi, perfectly suited for dense urban environments. By requiring no runway and offering vertical takeoff and landing in small spaces, our eVTOLs allow for point-to-point transit that bypasses traffic congestion, significantly reducing travel times in major cities. Furthermore, our electric powertrain ensures a minimal environmental footprint with low noise and zero operational emissions, making it ideal for social acceptance in urban areas.
SkyDrive is currently working towards receiving Type Certification from JCAB as early as 2026. We are laying the groundwork for commercial operations globally, with a focus on launching initial routes in the Osaka Bay Area around 2028 , including demonstration flights at the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Our market traction is strong, with over 384 pre-orders as of March 2025 across 7 countries and strategic partnerships in the U.S., Vietnam, India, and Thailand.
SkyDrive is committed to bringing sustainable, efficient, and innovative air mobility solutions to the world.
Follow us and contact us:
Twitter @Skydrive_Global
Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/SkyDriveEnSkyDriveEn
Contact us @https://skydrive.co.jp/en/contact
Website https://skydrive.co.jp/en/
Verified page
June 1, 2024
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size :201-500 employees
195 associated members (LinkedIn members who’ve listed SkyDrive as their current workplace on their profile)
Headquarters : Toyota, Aichi
Founded : 2018
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