Carpenter | Woodshop

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.

Our carpenters assist with a wide range of woodworking, remodeling, and carpentry projects. As a Building Trades Member, you will work with a small team manufacturing modular buildings that support Beta flight, manufacturing, and R&D operations. Additionally, carpentry, cabinetry, and fabrication skills are used to support general operations across all departments and buildings at Beta. The bulk of the work is performed at our Avenue D facility in South Burlington, but we also travel to work at our facilities both within and outside Vermont. The team also deploys Beta trade booths at two to three venues in the US and in Europe per year.

Responsibilities will include assisting with basic carpentry tasks such as framing in wood or steel and installing doors, windows, paneling, subfloors, flooring, and trim. While familiarity with these processes is desirable, on-the-job training will be provided by Beta. 

The ideal candidate would be an open-minded and motivated learner, continually striving to build their experience by adding new skills gained through daily effort, curiosity, and interactions with team members. They would also be goal-oriented, detail-focused, and a team-player who can shift priorities quickly. Work at Beta is often changeable and challenging, but we always try to have fun.

• Work hands-on as a team member using power tools, air tools, hand tools, and saws safely
• Ability to accurately measure and cut materials
• Assisting team members in carpentry tasks
• Framing
• Flooring
• Door and window installation
• Paneling and trim
• Assist in the fabrication of shipping crates, carts, and manufacturing fixtures
• Clean the manufacturing floor and work area daily

• 1-year experience in carpentry
• Self-starter that is well organized, disciplined, and a team player
• Maintain work area in a neat, orderly, and organized manner
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle setbacks and pivot to a new approach or task
• All around good person who is fun to work with
• Flexibility to perform other tasks as needed to ensure BETA meet it’s goals

• Understanding of building systems and techniques
• Experience building and installing cabinetry
• Spray finishing experience
• Ability to read plans, drawings, and specifications
• Communication Skills required. Microsoft Suite, CAD program proficiency, Slack

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activities (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stairs), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery surfaces), bending, reaching, handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, punching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 75 pounds
• Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) in a safe manner
• While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield), gloves, and hearing protection. Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer and/or the ability to travel by air or automobile
• This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure the successful operation of activities in the organization
• Some positions entail working with small parts/components
• Employees must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.