Jeff Sharp
About Jeff Sharp
Jeff Sharp serves as the Senior Government Strategy and Operations Manager at Joby Aviation, where he focuses on sustainability and decarbonizing aviation. He has extensive experience in both military and civilian aviation, having held various roles in the US Navy and consulting.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Jeff Sharp serves as the Senior Government Strategy and Operations Manager at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the intersection of public and private sectors, particularly in sustainability and defense issues. His strategic perspective combines technical expertise, allowing him to lead effectively across various teams in strategy, operations, and engineering.
Previous Experience at ORANGE - Aviation & Autonomous Services
Prior to his current role, Jeff Sharp worked at ORANGE - Aviation & Autonomous Services as a Senior Consultant in Flight Test and Systems Safety from 2020 to 2021. He led cross-functional teams in testing new aircraft and sensors, with an emphasis on developing data analysis and communications systems. This experience contributed to his understanding of aviation technologies and operational safety.
Military Background with the US Navy
Jeff Sharp has an extensive background with the US Navy, where he held various roles from 2007 to 2019. He served as a Patrol Plane Mission Commander and Instructor Tactical Coordinator at NAS Whidbey Island. He was also a Product Lead for TacMobile and a Developmental Flight Test Project Officer, focusing on unmanned systems. His military experience provided him with leadership skills and technical knowledge in aviation operations.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Jeff Sharp holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, completed in 2007. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2016 and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business in 2021. He also attended the United States Naval Test Pilot School, where he achieved Flight Test certification.
Focus on Sustainability and Decarbonization
Jeff Sharp is passionate about sustainability, particularly in the context of environmentally friendly technology and energy markets. He is currently focused on efforts to decarbonize aviation, leveraging his technical background and strategic leadership skills to address sustainability challenges in the industry.