Application Guide

How to Apply for Instructional Designer | TeamOps

at Beta Technologies

🏢 About Beta Technologies

Beta Technologies is pioneering a sustainable electric transport ecosystem with advanced vertical aircraft and extensive charging infrastructure. This company uniquely combines aviation innovation with environmental sustainability, offering the chance to contribute to cutting-edge technology that could transform transportation. Working here means being part of a mission-driven organization at the forefront of electric aviation.

About This Role

As an Instructional Designer at Beta Technologies, you'll create training programs that help employees master complex electric aviation systems and charging infrastructure. This role is impactful because effective training directly supports safety, operational efficiency, and the successful deployment of revolutionary transportation technology. You'll translate technical aircraft systems into accessible learning experiences for diverse teams.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating with aviation engineers to validate content for a new aircraft systems training module, then using authoring tools to develop interactive simulations of charging infrastructure procedures. You could be analyzing feedback data from a recent pilot training program to identify improvements, while simultaneously storyboarding a video series on maintenance protocols for electric vertical aircraft.

🎯 Who Beta Technologies Is Looking For

  • Has 1-3 years of instructional design experience with a portfolio showing complex technical content simplified for learners
  • Demonstrates ability to translate aviation or engineering concepts into digestible training materials through past projects
  • Shows strong organizational skills by managing multiple course development projects simultaneously with attention to detail
  • Exhibits tech savviness with specific experience in learning technologies (LMS, authoring tools) and Google Suite/Microsoft Office

📝 Tips for Applying to Beta Technologies

1

Include specific examples in your resume of how you've translated complex technical content into instructional materials, ideally related to engineering, aviation, or sustainable technology

2

Create a portfolio link showcasing workbooks, simulations, or interactive media you've developed for technical training programs

3

Mention any experience with learning technologies specific to aviation or engineering training environments

4

Research Beta Technologies' specific aircraft models (like their electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles) and reference them in your application

5

Highlight experience working with subject matter experts in technical fields and how you validated complex content

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience translating complex technical/engineering concepts into accessible learning materials', 'Specific examples of developing training for safety-critical or regulated industries (aviation experience is a plus)', "How you've used data and analytics to evaluate training effectiveness and propose improvements", 'Your approach to collaborating with technical subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Beta Technologies' specific aircraft models and their technical specifications
  • The company's charging infrastructure network and how it supports their ecosystem
  • Recent news about Beta Technologies' partnerships, certifications, or technology advancements
  • The aviation industry's training requirements and regulations that might impact instructional design

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you conducted a needs assessment for a technical training program and how it informed your design decisions
2 How would you approach creating training for Beta Technologies' electric aircraft maintenance procedures?
3 What learning technologies have you used for developing interactive technical training, and which would you recommend for aviation training?
4 Share an example of how you've measured training effectiveness and used data to improve a program
5 How do you ensure complex engineering concepts remain accurate while being made accessible to non-technical learners?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting generic instructional design portfolios without technical or complex content examples
  • Failing to demonstrate how you've worked with subject matter experts in technical fields
  • Not showing understanding of how training impacts safety and operations in regulated industries like aviation

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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