ZeroAvia is a leader in zero-emission aviation, flying the world's largest hydrogen-electric aircraft since September 2020. Its focus is the design and commercialization of hydrogen-powered aviation solutions to address a variety of markets, initially targeting short-haul, sub-regional commercial flights up to 500 miles. To date, ZeroAvia has secured the UK CAA and FAA experimental permit to fly for its 6 seat aircraft powered by hydrogen-electric powertrain, passed significant flight tests, and is on track for commercial deliveries by 2023. Its achievements to date were rewarded by the UK prime minister by inviting ZeroAvia as a member to the UK Jet Zero Council.

ZeroAvia’s powertrain development focuses on integrating hydrogen storage tanks, fuel cell systems, and electric motors, delivering a solution that will be not only without carbon emissions but also cheaper to operate. Commercialising the solution requires the establishment of a new clean aviation ecosystem, encompassing hydrogen production from renewable energy sources and tackling public perception of safety.

The project manager will own the technical, financial and schedule ownership delivery of publicly and privately funded projects, designed to achieve ZeroAvia’s certification projects. Those projects include core technology R&D projects, projects establishing an ecosystem surrounding ZeroAvia, and projects with airlines to deliver on our ambition. The project manager will work with the Head of Aircraft Integration and Testing to plan projects, coordinate resources, oversee risk management, manage stakeholder relationships, develop management tools/metrics, and report progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead sub-project in the field of research and technology and product development in the aviation field
• Interact with the engineering and commercial teams to deliver projects on time and in scope and on budget
• Prepare reports across several project layers. Manage off-track items and resolve conflicts. Track and act on risk management updates
• Coordinate approvals with the ZeroAvia program leadership team
• Contribute to and develop teams, project management best practices, and execution standards

Knowledge, experience and qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or comparable field of studies
• Problem solving skills, the ability to adapt to issues as they arise, and provide solutions
• Ability to communicate with a large band of different stakeholders and competences
• Motivation for clean technology and the future of electric aviation
• Experience with common project management tools as well as with standard Microsoft Office applications

Diversity and inclusion

ZeroAvia is an equal opportunity employer and as a young company in the aviation industry, we value diversity and need people of different backgrounds that bring a plethora of skills, perspectives, and mindsets to the table that can spur originality, imagination, and creativity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.