Base Maintenance Supervisor - Second Shift

Joby Aviation; California; On-site; USD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced Base Supervisor to lead the maintenance team for the S4 flight test program in Marina, CA. The role focuses on maintaining airworthiness, coordinating daily maintenance operations, and ensuring safety and efficiency in a dynamic flight-test environment.

The ideal candidate will have an FAA A&P, 5+ years of maintenance experience, and proven leadership in aviation settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two or more years of mechanical and electrical experience.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience in an aviation environment.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• 5+ years experience performing maintenance and inspections on aircraft.
• Must be able to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Must possess general working knowledge of hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required (50%+).
• Read and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain airworthiness of assigned aircraft, including return-to-service during flight test operations.
• Manage, build, and develop a team of aircraft maintenance technicians.
• Work onsite in Marina overseeing the team during the day shift with a rotating Saturday schedule.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on experimental flight test aircraft per procedures.
• Perform aircraft inspections per procedures and manuals.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support flight test operations.
• Remove and replace airframe, powerplant, and electrical components per procedures.
• Complete required documentation per FAA procedures.
• Participate in Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP).
• Maintain and operate ground support equipment.
• Help develop maintenance manuals and supporting documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Engineering drawings

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Travel flexibility

Hand tools

Education

FAA A&P certificate

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

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 Joby S4 aircraft. This role is responsible for maintaining airworthiness, overseeing aircraft maintenance and inspections, and leading onsite maintenance teams during daily operations and 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 aircraft, including return-to-service approval during flight test operations


• Manage, build, and develop a team of aircraft maintenance technicians


• Work onsite in Marina overseeing the team during the hours of 10:00am - 6:30pm Monday - Friday, plus a rotational shift on Saturdays approximately every 5 weeks


• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 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


• 1+ years of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in an aviation environment


• 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

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 target base pay for this position is $118,000 - $154,500/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