Operational Test Pilot – Autonomous Flight & GCS Ops

Socket.dev; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking an Operational Test Pilot to support evaluations of the J208. You will serve as the onboard pilot-in-command, oversee advanced automation, and operate the Ground Control Station during uncrewed flights.

You will represent the product to customers and collaborate with engineering to feed lessons learned into future updates. Travel up to 50% CONUS/OCONUS is expected; candidates must have an engineering or aviation degree, an FAA pilot certificate with instrument rating,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or aviation-related discipline with 5+ years of relevant flight operations experience
• ASEL Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
• Demonstrated experience acting as Pilot in Command in fixed-wing flight operations or test environments
• Ability to hold and maintain a FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate
• Active US Security Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance post-hire
• Willingness and ability to travel roughly 50% domestically (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onboard pilot-in-command for J208 operational evaluation flights
• Operate and monitor the Ground Control Station (GCS) during uncrewed flights
• Represent the J208 product and flight evaluation program during live demonstrations with customers
• Collaborate with developmental engineering to capture and flow back operational lessons learned
• Execute pre-flight planning, mission risk assessments, and post-flight debriefs
• Support field workflows, flight-line logistics, and travel up to 50%

Skills

Pilot in Command experience

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or aviation-related discipline

Master’s degree

Tools

Ground Control Station (GCS) experience

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking an Operational Test Pilot to support evaluations of the J208. You will serve as the onboard pilot-in-command, oversee advanced automation, and operate the Ground Control Station during uncrewed flights.

You will represent the product to customers and collaborate with engineering to feed lessons learned into future updates. Travel up to 50% CONUS/OCONUS is expected; candidates must have an engineering or aviation degree, an FAA pilot certificate with instrument rating,