Senior Remote Pilot, Flight Research & UAS Testing

Joby Aviation; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 112,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is seeking an experienced remote pilot to operate R&D UAS platforms and lead daily flight operations onsite. You will apply leadership to multi-platform testing, safety culture, and hands-on work with aircraft and ground support equipment.

The ideal candidate holds Part 61/107 certificates, a current Class 3 medical, 7+ years of UAS experience, and can travel as required. You will collaborate with engineers on test planning and SOP development.

Qualifications

• Part 61 Private Pilot certificate with Instrument rating
• Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
• Current Class 3 medical
• 7+ years relevant UAS experience
• Experience with Group 3+ UAS
• Leadership and policy development experience
• English proficiency

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior remote pilot in command for various R&D aircraft platforms.
• Conduct preflight planning and inspections of the system.
• Support test planning and participate in test rehearsals

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Part 61 Private Pilot certificate with Instrument rating

Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate

Current Class 3 medical

Job description

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is seeking an experienced remote pilot to operate R&D UAS platforms and lead daily flight operations onsite. You will apply leadership to multi-platform testing, safety culture, and hands-on work with aircraft and ground support equipment.

The ideal candidate holds Part 61/107 certificates, a current Class 3 medical, 7+ years of UAS experience, and can travel as required. You will collaborate with engineers on test planning and SOP development.