Base Maintenance Supervisor

Joby Aviation; Arizona City (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks an experienced Base Supervisor to lead maintenance for the JAI30 flight test program. You will ensure airworthiness, supervise on-site teams, and coordinate with project management to enable safe, efficient flight test operations.

Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, interpret engineering drawings, maintain documentation per FAA standards, and help develop maintenance processes for scalable flight test activity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two+ years mechanical/electrical experience.
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.
• 5+ years in maintenance/inspection on aircraft.
• Ability to work with electro-mechanical devices, high voltage systems, electronics; training provided.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical docs.
• General working knowledge of hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team and cross-functional work.
• Willingness to travel 50% domestically and internationally; valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Maintain airworthiness of JAI30 aircraft and approve return-to-service during flight tests.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance per manuals.
• Conduct inspections per procedures.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support flight tests.
• Replace airframe, powerplant and electrical components per procedures.
• Document maintenance per FAA and company standards.
• Support ground ops, launch/recovery, and post-flight activities.
• Participate in ATP tests and contribute to maintenance manuals.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA A&P certificate

Tools

Engineering drawings interpretation

Precision measuring tools

Hand tools

Job description

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby is seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance leader with extensive experimental and R&D aircraft experience to serve as a Base Supervisor supporting the JAI30 aircraft. This role is responsible for maintaining airworthiness, overseeing aircraft maintenance and inspections, and leading onsite maintenance teams during demonstration programs. The Base Supervisor will work closely with the Project Manager and the Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager to coordinate maintenance operations, logistics, and site readiness. This role will also contribute to the development of standardized processes and procedures to ensure safe, consistent, and efficient execution of flight test maintenance operations. The ideal candidate is safety-driven, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced flight test environment. This position requires frequent domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain airworthiness of assigned JAI30 aircraft, including return-to-service approval during flight test operations
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on JAI30 experimental flight test aircraft per company procedures and maintenance manuals
• Perform aircraft inspections per company procedures and maintenance manuals
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support flight test operations and programs
• Remove and replace airframe, powerplant, and electrical components per company procedures and maintenance manuals
• Complete required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
• Perform launch and recovery of aircraft including ground operations and observer responsibilities, as well as pre- and post-flight activities
• Participate in Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) in accordance with company guidelines
• Maintain and operate ground support equipment
• Help continually develop maintenance manuals and supporting documentation necessary to operate and maintain company flight test aircraft
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
• Other duties as assigned or required

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent and two or more years of mechanical and electrical experience
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate
• 5+ years experience performing maintenance and inspections on aircraft
• Must be able to work with electro-mechanical devices, high voltage power systems, and electronics equipment. Relevant training will be provided
• Must be able to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents
• Must possess general working knowledge of hand tools and precision measuring equipment
• Basic computer and interpersonal skills are required to effectively communicate with coworkers
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours and travel as required
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 50% of the time
• Valid passport with no travel restrictions
• Read and speak English proficiently

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Desired

• Written and verbal communication skills
• FAA Inspection Authorization
• Familiar with electronic aircraft maintenance management ERP systems
• Flight test maintenance experience
• Supervisory experience in aircraft maintenance environment

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer