Joby Aviation | Instructor

Flight Instructor

Job ID: 2025-3636

Job Category: Air Operations

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Joby Overview

Joby Aviation, located in Northern California, is dedicated to creating an accessible, all-electric air transportation system. The company envisions a future where piloted air taxis provide efficient and quiet transportation, enabling people to connect with important places and people. Since 2009, Joby Aviation has been committed to realizing this vision, designing and testing multiple generations of electric air taxi prototypes. The company seeks talented and dedicated individuals to join their team as they pursue FAA certification, scale manufacturing, and prepare for commercial service launch in 2025.

Overview

Joby Aviation seeks a qualified Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) to join the Joby Aviation Academy team in Watsonville, CA. The position is benefit-eligible, with a start date as soon as possible, based on the applicant's availability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing flight training in Van's RV12 aircraft, as well as delivering ground instruction. Initially, training will be focused on enhancing the core aviation knowledge of company employees and public students. This role will also contribute to developing a Part 141 flight training curriculum to support the future pipeline of Joby pilots. The ideal applicant will be adaptable to a fast-paced, innovative environment and will thrive in the rapidly evolving field of aviation.

Benefits

Joby Aviation offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
• Participation in the Company’s performance stock compensation plan (PSU)
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight instruction and associated activities, encompassing pre-flight planning, briefing, ground and flight lessons, and post-flight debriefs.
• Contribute to internal flight safety and standardization discussions.
• Maintain all required documentation according to company and FAA procedures.
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and obligations during company business.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with established procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Airplane Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate
• Demonstrated passion for assisting others in pursuing aviation careers.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours.
• Proficient in reading and speaking English.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications

• Airplane Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII) certificate
• Experience instructing in a Part 141 training environment.
• Minimum of 250 hours of dual instruction given.
• Experience developing aviation training materials.
• Multi-engine pilot certificate.
• Current proficiency in Van’s RV12 or other Light Sport Airplanes (LSA).

Compensation

The company offers an hourly Billable Instruction Rate of $45 for all hours spent providing Billable Instruction. An hourly Administrative Rate of $20 will be paid for required work duties not categorized as Billable Instruction. Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), determined by job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Joby Aviation also offers comprehensive benefits 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, and life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Joby Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.