Executive Assistant

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO VP OF ENGINEERING - EL SEGUNDO, CA 
As an Executive Assistant (EA) for the VP, Engineering, you will serve as a strategic partner, ensuring the VP operates at maximum efficiency. You’ll manage schedules, coordinate high-priority meetings, and support cross-functional collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the VP comprehensively, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations
• Manage and optimize the VP’s calendar, scheduling, and confirming meetings
• Act as the main point of contact between the VP and internal/external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents; prepare meeting agendas and take minutes
• Manage inbox and email communications on behalf of the VP, including prioritizing messages, drafting responses, and flagging time-sensitive items
• Arrange and manage travel itineraries, accommodations, and logistics for the VP.
• Track, submit, and reconcile expense reports and corporate card charges in a timely manner
• Oversee the organization of team events, meetings
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining professionalism and integrity.
• Undertake special projects and tasks assigned by the VP, adapting to the dynamic start-up environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years work experience as an executive assistant supporting C-Level Executive
• AA or BA degree or equivalent
• Business acumen
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to work independently,  and ability to multitask
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Effectively manage projects across teams, keeping timelines, tasks, and communication on track from start to finish
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• Salary: $100,000 - $150,000
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.