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.
Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Flight Test Pilot DER to join our team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes planning and flight testing experimental electric 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 UAS 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 to provide design feedback
- 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
- FAA Flight Test Pilot DER-T
- 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
- FAA certification flight test experience
- Experience with all-electric aircraft
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $174,000 - $280,000/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.