Director of Business Operation Preparation for eVTOL

この役割は、eVTOL（電動垂直離着陸機）の事業開始準備を統括するディレクターです。型式証明の運航面をリードし、航空法規への適合を確保しながら、顧客サポート体制の構築や当局との交渉を担当します。また、全社的なPMOとして事業計画の進捗管理と組織内の合意形成を推進します。

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Disseminate information regarding legal revisions internally and conduct awareness activities for related departments.
• Foster a culture of regulatory compliance and manage stakeholders

Requirements

• 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)

Benefits

• 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)
• Estimated Annual Salary: JPY 11,000,000 - JPY 16,000,000
• Monthly Salary: JPY 917,000 - JPY 1,334,000
• Includes fixed overtime pay for 20 hours, amounting to JPY 27,710 - JPY 38,855
• Commuting allowance, business trip allowance, moving allowance, etc.
• Relocation Packages
• Health insurance
• Employee pension (according to Japan standards)
• Employment insurance
• Worker’s accident compensation insurance