Deployable Flight Test Mechanic: Field Aircraft Maintenance

Xwing; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

ESPP

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a Deployable Flight Test Mechanic to maintain deployed J208 aircraft in field environments, reporting to the Operational Evaluation Deployment Lead. You will perform airframe, powerplant, and system maintenance, interact with customers on deployed sites, and contribute to product feedback for updates.

The role demands FAA A&P certification, 3+ years of hands-on maintenance, and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate is required.
• 3+ years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled airframe and powerplant maintenance on deployed J208 aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections, ground handling, servicing, and field repairs in CONUS and OCONUS settings.
• Represent Joby maintenance standards to military and civilian stakeholders on evaluation sites.
• Document maintenance events and coordinate with engineering to report anomalies and improvements.
• Maintain ground support equipment and tool accountability during remote deployments.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Field service travel

Education

FAA A&P certificate

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a Deployable Flight Test Mechanic to maintain deployed J208 aircraft in field environments, reporting to the Operational Evaluation Deployment Lead. You will perform airframe, powerplant, and system maintenance, interact with customers on deployed sites, and contribute to product feedback for updates.

The role demands FAA A&P certification, 3+ years of hands-on maintenance, and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.