Senior Flight Research Test Pilot: Autonomy & UAS

Joby Aviation; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team seeks a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, focusing on the Cessna Caravan program. You will fulfill pilot command duties during developmental and operational flight testing, joining a small, fast-moving team that supports the full spectrum of test pilot duties and engineering development activities.

The position requires extensive flight experience, a valid FAA pilot certificate with instrument rating, and a willingness

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate required.
• Instrument Airplane rating required.
• Second class (or better) medical certificate required.
• Minimum 1500 hours PIC flight time and 300 hours turbine time.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, preferably Engineering.
• At least 8 years of experience in flight test position.

Responsibilities

• Act as airborne and remote pilot in command for R&D and test flights.
• Uphold SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safety culture in all testing operations.
• Create test plans, cards, and reports; conduct data analysis.
• Collaborate with crew in preparation, execution, and post-test activities.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for system improvements.
• Support engineering design activities with focus on human interfaces and airspace integration.

Skills

PIC hours 1500

Turbine hours 300

FAA Commercial Pilot

Instrument Rating

Second-class medical

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Leadership in flight test

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team seeks a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, focusing on the Cessna Caravan program. You will fulfill pilot command duties during developmental and operational flight testing, joining a small, fast-moving team that supports the full spectrum of test pilot duties and engineering development activities.

The position requires extensive flight experience, a valid FAA pilot certificate with instrument rating, and a willingness