--- title: 'Workplace Experience Specialist at JetZero' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/workplace-experience-specialist-jetzero-greensboro-0efmwb87ny2n' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Workplace Experience Specialist at JetZero - **Company:** JetZero - **Location:** Greensboro, NC - **Posted:** 2026-08-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jetzero/jobs/5396458008 ## Job description What is JetZero? Today’s aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall. JetZero is developing a blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft. It uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel. The JetZero Team We are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be possible if we share our vision and what it means to people’s lives: carbon-free flight that' is better for both passengers and airlines around the world. What You'll Do: - General People Operations Administration - Serve as the first point of contact for site-level personnel matters, escalating sensitive employee relations issues to central People/Legal as appropriate - Own new hire onboarding and offboarding logistics: paperwork collection, IT/equipment coordination, orientation, and exit processes - Support the People depatment with recordkeeping, HRIS data entry, and administration of leave, time-off, and performance review processes for the site - Help enforce compliance with company policy and applicable employment law at the site level, flagging risk to central People Office Operations & Administration - Run day-to-day office operations: supplies, mail, deliveries, visitor and guest management, and general office upkeep - Maintain office policies and procedures consistent with company-wide standards, escalating gaps or exceptions to central Operations/People teams - Own the site-level operating budget; track spend and flag variances - Serve as the primary point of contact for anything office-related for employees, visitors, and vendors at the site Facilities & Vendor Management - Manage facilities maintenance, and office moves or space changes at the site - Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships (cleaning, catering, supplies, etc.) and hold vendors accountable to service agreements - Track and approve vendor invoices in coordination with Finance - Act as building liaison, coordinating directly with property management on maintenance and lease-related matters Employee Experience & Culture - Own the day-to-day employee experience for the office, acting as a cultural ambassador who keeps the site connected to company mission and values - Identify opportunities to improve the workplace and bring forward ideas grounded in employee feedback - Partner with central People/Culture teams to localize company-wide engagement, recognition, and wellness programs for the site Event Support - Plan and execute in-office events, including team celebrations, offsites, happy hours, all-hands, client or business development events - Support leadership and cross-functional teams with meeting and event logistics as needed What You Bring: - 7+ years of overall professional experience, including at least 3–4 years within the last 5 years in a role spanning office/workplace operations, administrative assistant or People operations administration - Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent practical experience considered - Proven ability to operate independently as the sole administrative/operational presence at a site, with sound judgment on when to escalate - Experience handling confidential and sensitive information (employee relations, compensation, personnel records) with discretion - Strong vendor negotiation and budget management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable being the face of the company to employees, candidates, clients, and visitors - Highly organized and proactive, able to manage shifting priorities across facilities, People, and event work simultaneously - Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with HRIS platforms a plus Compensation: Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees. The range for this role is $85,000 - $120,000. We consider a number of factors when presenting a final offer, including geography, internal equity and years of experience and expertise. ## Benefits - Unlimited PTO - 10 paid holidays - 401(k) - Medical, Dental, Vision insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Equity tax advisory services - Supportive work culture The Interview Process We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way. - Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter or hiring team member to chat through your background, what you could bring to our team, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are. - The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at JetZero. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field. - The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners. - The Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view JetZero from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more. Depending on the position you are interviewing for, there may also be a Take Home Exercise as part of the interview proccess. Our assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day. JetZero does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. At JetZero, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, ordinance, or regulation. ## About JetZero ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: JetZero is developing the world’s first commercial all‑wing (blended‑wing‑body) aircraft, the Z4, designed to cut fuel burn and emissions by up to 50% while offering a path to net‑zero aviation by 2050. - **Entity Type**: Private – Series B (most recent round: $175M in January 2026) - **Headquarters**: Long Beach, California, United States - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Mark Page (aviation legend) and Tom O’Leary (startup veteran) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing - **Target customers**: B2B – commercial airlines, the US Air Force, and other government/defense operators - **Mission**: Tackle aviation’s toughest challenge – dramatically reducing carbon emissions and operating costs – by bringing a blended‑wing‑body (BWB) jetliner to market. ## Products & Services For each major offering: - **Z4 Aircraft**: A 250‑seat, international‑range all‑wing jet using superior aerodynamics and lightweight structures. It is the company’s flagship product, aimed at commercial service by 2030. *Type: Airframe / Aerospace Hardware* - **Pathfinder Program**: Scaled flight test vehicles used to iteratively de‑risk the full‑scale demonstrator. *Type: R&D / Flight Testing* - **USAF Demonstrator**: A full‑scale aircraft funded by the US Air Force, built in partnership with Scaled Composites (Northrop Grumman), targeting first flight in 2027. *Type: Aerospace Demonstrator / Government Contract* ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metrics**: - Annual Revenue: $95M (LinkedIn estimate) - Total Funding: ~$443M across 6 rounds (including Series B of $175M led by B Capital, plus investments from United Airlines, Alaska Star Ventures, and others) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - B Capital (lead Series B) - United Airlines (investment + path to buy up to 200 aircraft) - Alaska Star Ventures - US Air Force (prime customer & funder of the demonstrator) - Northrop Grumman / Scaled Composites (manufacturing partner) - RTX (Pratt & Whitney for engines, Collins Aerospace for power units/nacelles) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew 39% year‑over‑year (161 employees) - Selected Greensboro, NC as site for first U.S. factory - Expanded into a 285,000 ft², seven‑building headquarters in Long Beach ## Competitive Advantages - **Unique blended‑wing‑body design** that delivers up to 50% lower fuel burn and carbon emissions vs. conventional tube‑and‑wing airliners. - **Deep government and industry backing**: direct US Air Force funding, NASA and FAA collaboration, plus strategic investments from major airlines. - **Tier‑1 aerospace partnerships** – Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, Northrop Grumman – providing mature supply‑chain and certification pathways. - **All‑star leadership team** with decades of experience at Boeing, Embraer, Tesla, and startups. ## Strategic Focus - Complete and fly the full‑scale USAF Demonstrator by 2027. - Build out the Greensboro, NC factory for production‑ready manufacturing. - Continue iterative scaled flight testing (Pathfinder) to accelerate development. - Secure additional airline commitments and investment to de‑risk the commercial launch by 2030. ## Why Work Here - **Cutting‑edge mission**: Work on the most aerodynamically efficient commercial jet concept in decades, with a clear path to zero‑carbon aviation. - **Engineering culture**: Heavy focus on design, build, test – with labs, fabrication shops, and a scale‑model program all under one roof. - **Flexible work model**: Half the team is on‑site in Long Beach; others work remotely near suppliers and partners. - **Strong growth trajectory**: Rapidly expanding team (39% YoY headcount growth) and recently opened a huge new campus in Long Beach, soon to add a factory in Greensboro. - **Diverse engineering roles**: Openings in flight sciences, structures, propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, systems engineering, and more – as of mid‑2026. ## Sources 1. [jetzero.aero](https://www.jetzero.aero/) 2. [jetzero.aero/team](https://www.jetzero.aero/team) 3. [jetzero.aero/progress](https://www.jetzero.aero/progress) 4. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jetzero) 5. 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