Leader of Generative AI - Certified Software

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

BETA Technologies is seeking a Leader of Generative Artificial Intelligence - Certified Software to define and execute our generative AI strategy across the company. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for transforming how we design, build, certify, manufacture, and support our products using state-of-the-art AI technologies.

You will move beyond experimentation to real, measurable business transformation, embedding generative AI into core workflows while ensuring safety, security, regulatory compliance, and ethical use. This role combines strategic vision, deep technical understanding, and hands-on leadership in a mission-critical, regulatory environment.

What You'll Do:

* Strategy & Vision:

* Define and own BETA's enterprise generative AI strategy aligned with business objectives, safety requirements, and long-term product roadmap.

* Identify high-value use cases across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, flight operations, certification, customer support, and corporate functions.

* Translate AI potential into clear ROI, productivity gains, and competitive advantage.

* Primary use case focused on generation of artifacts required for DO-178C software development and certification.

* Execution & Delivery:

* Lead the design, development, and deployment of generative AI solutions (e.g., LLMs, multimodal models, copilots, agents, and workflow automation).

* Partner with engineering, IT, security, legal, and compliance teams to ensure solutions meet aerospace-grade reliability and regulatory standards.

* Establish scalable AI platforms, tooling, and MLOps practices that enable rapid innovation without sacrificing control or safety.

* Leadership & Culture:

* Build and lead a high-performing AI team, including engineers, data scientists, and product partners.

* Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on AI opportunities, risks, and tradeoffs.

* Drive AI literacy across the organization, enabling teams to adopt and responsibly use generative AI in their daily work.

* Governance & Responsibility:

* Establish governance frameworks for responsible AI use, including data privacy, security, model risk management, and ethical considerations.

* Ensure compliance with applicable aviation, data protection, and emerging AI regulations.

* Evaluate and manage relationships with AI vendors, platforms, and research partners.

Required Qualifications:

* 10+ years of experience in software, data, or AI-driven product development, with at least 3+ years leading AI or advanced analytics initiatives.

* Demonstrated experience deploying generative AI solutions in real-world, production environments.

* Strong understanding of modern AI/ML architectures (LLMs, RAG, agents, fine-tuning, evaluation, MLOps).

* Proven ability to lead cross-functional transformation in complex, regulated, or safety-critical industries.

* Exceptional communication skills-able to bridge technical depth and executive-level decision making.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, robotics, or other highly regulated engineering environments.

* Familiarity with FAA, EASA, or similar regulatory frameworks.

* Background in cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and secure data architectures.

* Track record of building teams and scaling AI capabilities from pilot to enterprise impact.

Why BETA Technologies:

* Be at the forefront of electric aviation and climate-positive transportation.

* Lead generative AI transformation at a company where innovation directly impacts the physical world.

* Work with mission-driven, world-class engineers and operators.

* Competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of both aviation and AI.

$175,000 - $225,000 a year

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay…