Joby Aviation | Test Pilot

Test Pilot (Marina, CA or Edwards AFB vicinity)

Job Locations US-CA-Marina

ID 2023-2631 Category Flight Test Type Regular Full-Time

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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 onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven test pilot to join our flight test team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes planning and flight testing experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft and supporting all certification flight test related activities. Formal test pilot training and/or experience is essential, as is flexibility in outlook to adapt core flight test principles to a radically new aviation environment. Either or both VSTOL and DER or AR qualification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight test activities including test planning, text execution as pilot (both remote UAV and inhabited flight test), chase pilot, flight debriefs and post flight analysis and reporting
• Perform simulator testing both, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing and other purposes
• Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews and other flight test admin activities
• Perform flight test engineering duties including test card preparation, test direction and other control room responsibilities
• Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
• Other duties as assigned or required

Required

• Long course graduate of recognized test pilot school or, exceptionally, equivalent on-the-job training
• At least 3 years additional flight test experience post training, with at least 50 hours experimental or certification flight test experience as test pilot
• Bachelor's of Science degree or equivalent experience and training
• Fixed Wing and / or Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate
• A minimum of 1,000 hours pilot in command flight time
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Read and speak English proficiently

Desired

• Both fixed wing and rotary wing flight test experience, with principal experience in fixed wing
• AV-8 or F-35B experience and/or V-22 experience
• FAA certification flight test experience
• Flight instructional experience
• Test pilot school instructional experience
• Experience with all-electric aircraft
• Flight test DER or AR

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $155,700 - $289,600/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.

EEO

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.