Flight Research Test Pilot

Joby Aviation; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

RSUs (restricted stock units)

Job summary

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team seeks a Test Pilot to operate crewed and UAS platforms, focusing on the Cessna Caravan program. You will lead test activities, write plans, and coordinate with engineering on human interfaces and airspace integration.

Qualified candidates bring FAA certificates, significant PIC and turbine hours, and a STEM degree. Located in Concord, CA, with international travel as needed and a strong safety culture across a small, fast-moving team.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate required.
• Instrument rating required.
• 750 hours PIC time minimum.
• 100 hours turbine time minimum.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field preferred.
• At least 5 years aviation operations experience.
• At least 3 years as a test pilot.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Act as airborne and remote pilot in command for various R&D aircraft platforms.
• Uphold SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong safety culture.
• Create test plans, cards, and reports.
• Conduct data analysis.
• Collaborate with crewmembers in prep, execution, and post-test activities.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for system improvements.
• Engage in engineering design activities focusing on human interfaces and airspace integration.

Skills

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate

Instrument Airplane rating

PIC hours

Turbine time

Aviation operations experience

Test pilot experience

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

SETP recognized Test Pilot School Graduate

FAA Certified Flight Instructor

Tools

C-208 experience

Highly automated aircraft experience

Job description

Joby Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations.

Overview

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is looking for a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, with the primary focus of the Cessna Caravan program. Drawing on experience crewed and UAS the role will fulfill pilot command duties during developmental and operational flight testing. Joining a small, fast moving team this position will support the full spectrum of test pilot duties as well as supporting engineering development activities.

Location: Concord, CA with <25% travel, will travel to occasional deployed testing including participation in military exercises.

Responsibilities

• Act both as the airborne and remote pilot in command for various R&D aircraft platforms depending on the phase of the program
• Uphold standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements
• Uphold a strong safety culture
• Create test plans, cards, and reports
• Conduct data analysis
• Collaborate with other crewmembers in preparation, execution, and post test activities
• Provide detailed feedback and recommendations for system improvements
• Play an active role in engineering design activities with a particular emphasis on human interfaces and airspace integration

Required

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Instrument Airplane rating
• A minimum of 750 hours pilot in command (PIC) flight time and 100 hours of turbine time
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, preferably Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in aviation operations
• At least 3 years of experience in as a test pilot
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Read and speak English proficiently
• Willingness to work extended hours
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes

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

• SETP recognized Test Pilot School Graduate
• FAA certified flight instructor
• Leadership positions in a flight test organization
• C-208 experience
• Experience in highly automated aircraft
• Experience as an operator/pilot of UAS system(s)

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $97,000 - $167,000/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 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.