Frances L.

Frances L. is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as an Airworthiness Staff Engineer at Joby Aviation since June 2024. Prior to this role, Frances was the Director of Certification at Xwing, where certification program management for the Superpilot FAA STC was successfully executed, including regulatory liaison with the FAA. Frances also worked as a Senior Airworthiness Engineer at Eviation Aircraft Ltd, leading the FAA Type and Production Certification for the all-electric commuter aircraft "Alice." With experience as a Certification Manager at Safran, Frances managed multiple STC projects and collaborated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance. Earlier roles include Flight Analyst at AeroMech Incorporated and an Engineer I position at The Boeing Company, contributing to flight test and certification processes. Frances holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Washington and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Duke University.