Launch-Ready Aircraft Manufacturing Technical Trainer

Joby Aviation; California (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

RSUs

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a Technical Trainer to elevate aircraft manufacturing training programs, standardize content, and ensure teams are equipped to build the future of air transportation.

You will deliver onboarding and general skills training for Manufacturing Technicians and Quality Inspectors, collaborate with engineers and production leaders, and manage training content, costs, and equipment. RSUs and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in aviation, aerospace, automotive, or R&D mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with standard aircraft hardware, fasteners, torque values, and safety-wiring techniques.
• Experience working within robust quality assurance processes, with a demonstrated ability to identify high-quality work and pre-inspect assembly steps.
• Proven ability to work independently and multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new-hire onboarding training (core knowledge, systems, facility and safety orientation).
• Deliver general skills training for Manufacturing Technicians (assembling aircraft parts, wiring harnesses, avionics, interiors, etc.).
• Deliver general skills training for Quality Inspectors (dimensional inspection, visual inspection, IPC610/IPC620 training).
• Coordinate with external vendors to support technical training needs.
• Develop technical training curricula based on work instructions, SOPs, and training content.
• Collaborate with engineers and production leaders to incorporate practical hands-on experiences into training programs.
• Coordinate and manage costs and equipment for technician and quality inspector training.

Skills

Hands-on aviation experience

Reading engineering drawings

Quality assurance processes

Independent / multi-tasking

Vehicle assembly knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LMS / Training software

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a Technical Trainer to elevate aircraft manufacturing training programs, standardize content, and ensure teams are equipped to build the future of air transportation.

You will deliver onboarding and general skills training for Manufacturing Technicians and Quality Inspectors, collaborate with engineers and production leaders, and manage training content, costs, and equipment. RSUs and a comprehensive benefits package are included.