Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot

joby aviation; New York (NY); Remote; USD 112,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks a seasoned remote pilot to lead flight operations for R&D UAS platforms, including testing in the National Airspace System. The role requires hands-on work, strong safety leadership, and collaboration with engineers on pre/post-test activities.

Qualifications include Part 107 Remote Pilot and Part 61 Private Pilot with instrument rating, plus a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. US export controls apply; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Part 61 Private Pilot certificate with instrument rating
• Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
• Current Class 3 medical
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and training
• Desired: Part 61 Commercial Pilot certificate
• Desired: A&P or similar experience

Responsibilities

• Act as senior remote pilot in command for various R&D aircraft platforms
• Conduct preflight planning and system inspections
• Support test planning and take part in test rehearsals
• Produce internal and external post-flight reports
• Lead other crew members in preparation, execution and post-test activities

Skills

Remote piloting

Leadership

Preflight planning

Test planning

Post-flight reporting

Crew leadership

English proficiency

Part 107 Remote Pilot

Part 61 Private Pilot w/instrument

Class 3 medical

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

Joby is developing a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically and carries passengers quietly over congested city streets. The company has been working towards that goal since 2009 and is now in the final stages of certifying its aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch in the United States and Dubai, Joby is scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of its commercial service.

Role Overview

Joby Aviation's Flight Research team is looking for an experienced remote pilot to operate research and development UAS platforms and lead daily onsite flight operations. Drawing on past experience operating medium to large UAS, the role fulfils pilot command duties in support of flight test operations in the National Airspace System and is responsible for the continued development and implementation of standard operating procedures as the project evolves. Joining a small, fast-moving team, the role also involves hands‑on work with the aircraft and ground support equipment, upholding a strong safety culture and supporting pre- and post-test activities with engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as senior remote pilot in command for various R&D aircraft platforms
• Conduct preflight planning and system inspections
• Support test planning and take part in test rehearsals
• Produce internal and external post-flight reports
• Lead other crew members in preparation, execution and post-test activities

Licences & Qualifications

• Part 61 Private Pilot certificate with instrument rating
• Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
• Current Class 3 medical
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and training
• Desired: Part 61 Commercial Pilot certificate
• Desired: A&P or similar experience

Experience

• At least 7 years of relevant experience
• Experience operating Group 3+ UAS
• Experience with manual (non-GPS) and/or augmented flight modes using a traditional RC controller interface for conventional take-off and landing aircraft
• Experience with fully automated remote flight
• Significant UAS experience - depending on platform, more than 300 hours and more than 200 sorties
• Experience developing and administering policy and procedures
• Desired: support of new aircraft or systems development, acceptance testing, flight test engineering
• Desired: UAS operations within the National Airspace System beyond Part 107
• Desired: standard operating procedures development, systems engineering, basic CAD and manufacturing experience
• Desired: aircraft, ground station and/or subsystem design and build experience

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Read and speak English proficiently

What We Offer

• Target base pay of $111,900 to $191,200 per year, determined by job‑related knowledge, skills and experience
• Compensation is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Paid time off
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance and more

Additional Information

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, so a candidate must qualify as a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. Section 120.15 - US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees or asylees. Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Act as senior remote pilot in command for various R&D aircraft platforms
• Conduct preflight planning and system inspections
• Support test planning and take part in test rehearsals
• Produce internal and external post‑flight reports
• Lead other crew members in preparation, execution and post-test activities
• Part 61 Private Pilot certificate with instrument rating
• Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
• Current Class 3 medical
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and training
• Desired: Part 61 Commercial Pilot certificate
• Desired: A&P or similar experience

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Life insurance and more