Aircraft Tech Publications Leader — AI-Driven, Compliance-Focused

Joby Aviation Inc; California; On-site; USD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced manager to lead our Aircraft Technical Publications (ATP) function. You will own the full suite of technical documentation, mentor a team of writers and illustrators, and remain hands-on in authoring and reviewing content.

You will modernize S1000D publishing, incorporate AI tooling, and deliver structured manual suites supporting FAA, EASA, and global certification milestones. This role requires on-site work across multiple California locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required.
• 5+ years in aircraft/aerospace technical publications with hands-on authoring.
• 1+ year of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of S1000D and ATA iSpec 2200; CSDB publishing experience.
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA regulatory requirements for aircraft technical data.
• Ability to translate complex engineering data into clear documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• On-site work across Marina, Santa Cruz, and San Carlos as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of technical writers and illustrators while contributing hands-on in authoring content.
• Oversee creation and revision of aircraft technical publications for certification and service.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and aligned with engineering data.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Master's degree in technical/engineering/communications

Tools

CSDB publishing

S1000D

ATA iSpec 2200

XML authoring

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced manager to lead our Aircraft Technical Publications (ATP) function. You will own the full suite of technical documentation, mentor a team of writers and illustrators, and remain hands-on in authoring and reviewing content.

You will modernize S1000D publishing, incorporate AI tooling, and deliver structured manual suites supporting FAA, EASA, and global certification milestones. This role requires on-site work across multiple California locations.