Senior Flight Test Pilot – R&D Aircraft & UAS Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

RSUs

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a Test Pilot to lead command duties on crewed and UAS platforms for the Cessna Caravan program, based in Concord, CA. You’ll perform developmental and operational flight testing, support engineering, and travel as required to test sites.

The role requires extensive flight test experience, FAA pilot certs with Instrument rating, and strong collaboration with engineering teams to advance autonomous aircraft systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (engineering preferred).
• Extensive flight test experience and demonstrated technical communication.
• Licenses: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Airplane rating; second class medical.
• Experience in a flight test environment and collaboration with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as airborne and remote pilot in command for R&D aircraft platforms.
• Uphold SOPs, regulatory requirements and safety culture.
• Create test plans, cards and reports; conduct data analysis.
• Collaborate with crew to prepare, execute and review tests.
• Provide feedback for system improvements and human interfaces.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work extended hours

Read and speak English proficiently

Willingness to travel domestically and

Willingness to travel internationally

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, preferably Engineering

Tools

C-208 experience

Experience with highly automated aircraft

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a Test Pilot to lead command duties on crewed and UAS platforms for the Cessna Caravan program, based in Concord, CA. You’ll perform developmental and operational flight testing, support engineering, and travel as required to test sites.

The role requires extensive flight test experience, FAA pilot certs with Instrument rating, and strong collaboration with engineering teams to advance autonomous aircraft systems.