Test Pilot - Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Test Pilot to join the flight test team. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including planning and executing flight tests for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft and supporting all certification-related activities. Candidates must possess formal test pilot training or equivalent experience and demonstrate the flexibility to adapt core flight test principles to a new aviation environment. This position is based in Marina, CA, or Hollister, CA.
Key Responsibilities
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Execute flight test activities, including test planning, pilot-in-command duties (remote UAV and inhabited), chase pilot operations, debriefs, and post-flight analysis.
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Conduct simulator testing, development, and Failure Modes and Effects Testing.
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Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews, and administrative tasks.
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Perform flight test engineering duties, such as test card preparation and control room direction.
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Maintain comprehensive documentation in accordance with company and FAA procedures.
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Ensure strict adherence to all laws, regulations, and safety operating practices.
Required Qualifications
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Graduate of a recognized test pilot school (long course) or equivalent on-the-job training.
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Minimum of 3 years of post-training flight test experience, including at least 50 hours of experimental or certification flight test time.
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Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience/training.
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Fixed-wing and/or rotorcraft Commercial Certificate.
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Minimum of 1,000 hours pilot-in-command flight time.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to travel and work extended hours.
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Proficiency in reading and speaking English.
Desired Qualifications
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Combined fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight test experience (principal experience in fixed-wing preferred).
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Experience with AV-8, F-35B, or V-22 aircraft.
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FAA certification flight test experience.
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Flight instructional or test pilot school instructional experience.
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Experience with all-electric aircraft.
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Flight test DER or AR qualification.
Compensation and Benefits
The target base pay is $187,400 – $250,000 per year, supplemented by Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Joby provides a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare, a 401(k) plan with company match, ESPP, disability coverage, and life insurance. Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Flight Test DER - Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is seeking a driven Flight Test Designated Engineering Representative (DER) to support the planning, testing, and certification of an electric CTOL/VTOL fleet. The successful candidate will leverage their background as a DER or ODA Unit Member to navigate the certification landscape for next-generation aviation. This role is based in Marina, CA, or Hollister, CA.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform flight test activities including test planning, execution as pilot, chase pilot, and post-flight analysis.
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Conduct simulator testing, development, and Failure Modes and Effects Testing.
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Lead certification and flight test compliance documentation, coordinating directly with the FAA to attain Type Certification.
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Support flight readiness and safety reviews.
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Provide engineering feedback through test card preparation and control room responsibilities.
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Ensure all operations comply with FAA procedures and safety regulations.
Required Qualifications
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FAA Flight Test Pilot DER-T certification.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
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Proficiency in reading and speaking English.
Desired Qualifications
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Combined fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight test experience.
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FAA certification flight test experience.
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Experience with all-electric aircraft.
Compensation and Benefits
The target base pay is $164,900 – $226,700 per year, supplemented by Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Joby provides a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare, a 401(k) plan with company match, ESPP, disability coverage, and life insurance. Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.