R&D Flight Test Pilot (Cessna Caravan)

Pilot Assessments; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

401(k) with match

ESPP

Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation in Concord, California seeks a Flight Research Lead to manage crewed and uncrewed R&D flight tests. You will serve as airborne and remote PIC, shape test plans and cards, analyze results, and collaborate with engineering on systems design and airspace integration.

The role requires a CPL with Instrument-Airplane rating, 750+ PIC hours, and 5+ years in aviation operations plus 3+ years of test-pilot experience. Base pay is competitive with equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Plan and execute structured flight tests; develop test plans and cards.
• Analyze flight data and write concise technical reports.
• Demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration and safety-first judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as airborne and remote PIC for crewed and uncrewed R&D aircraft across program phases.
• Plan and execute structured flight tests; develop test plans and cards; conduct briefs and debriefs.
• Analyze flight data, author clear test reports, and present actionable findings.
• Partner with engineering on systems design, human-machine interfaces, and airspace integration.
• Uphold SOPs, safety management practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Support occasional deployed testing at remote sites.

Skills

Test planning

Flight data analysis

Concise technical reporting

Cross-functional communication

Safety-first judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Join Joby Aviation's Flight Research team in Concord, California to lead crewed and uncrewed flight test operations- a primary focus on Cessna Caravan program. You'll serve as airborne and remote PIC, shape test plans and cards, analyze results, and collaborate closely with engineering on systems design, human-machine interfaces, and airspace integration.

Job Details

• Location: Concord, California, United States
• Program focus: Cessna Caravan research platforms (crewed and uncrewed)
• Travel: Occasional deployments; under 25%
• Base pay: $97,000-$167,000 USD, plus equity
• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
• License required: CPL (FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate) with Instrument-Airplane rating

Responsibilities

• Serve as airborne and remote PIC for crewed and uncrewed R&D aircraft across program phases.
• Plan and execute structured flight tests; develop test plans and cards; conduct briefs and debriefs.
• Analyze flight data, author clear test reports, and present actionable findings.
• Partner with engineering on systems design, human-machine interfaces, and airspace integration.
• Uphold SOPs, safety management practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Support occasional deployed testing at remote sites.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument-Airplane rating.
• Minimum 750 hours PIC and 100 hours turbine time.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Engineering preferred).
• 5+ years in aviation operations and 3+ years of test-pilot experience.
• Ability to develop test plans/cards, analyze data, and write concise technical reports.
• Strong cross-functional communication and safety-first judgment.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base pay: $97,000-$167,000 USD, plus equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Paid time off and paid leave programs.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan ESPP.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance.

Compensation and benefits are based in Concord, CA and may vary by experience.

Bring your test-flight expertise to Joby Aviation's Flight Research team. If you meet the requirements above, we'd love to hear from you.