Senior/Staff Flight Research Test Pilot

Joby Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is looking for a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, with the primary focus of the Cessna Caravan program. Drawing on experience crewed and UAS the role will fulfill pilot command duties during developmental and operational flight testing. Joining a small, fast moving team this position will support the full spectrum of test pilot duties as well as supporting engineering development activities.

Location: Concord, CA with <25% travel, will travel to occasional deployed testing including participation in military exercises.

Responsibilities

Act both as the airborne and remote pilot in command for various R&D aircraft platforms depending on the phase of the program
Uphold standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements
Uphold a strong safety culture
Create test plans, cards, and reports
Conduct data analysis
Collaborate with other crewmembers in preparation, execution, and post test activities
Provide detailed feedback and recommendations for system improvements
Play an active role in engineering design activities with a particular emphasis on human interfaces and airspace integration

Required

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
Instrument Airplane rating
A minimum of 1500 hours pilot in command (PIC) flight time and 300 hours of turbine time
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, preferably Engineering
At least 8 years of experience in flight test position
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
Read and speak English proficiently
Willingness to work extended hours

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Desired

SETP recognized Test Pilot School Graduate
FAA certified flight instructor
Leadership positions in a flight test organization
C-208 experience
Experience in highly automated aircraft
Experience as an operator/pilot of UAS system(s)

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $140,500 - $231,600/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.