Senior/Staff Flight Research Test Pilot

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 Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations.

Overview

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is looking for a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, with the primary focus of the Cessna Caravan program. Drawing on your experience from (ideally) crewed and UAS the role will fulfill pilot command duties during developmental and operational flight testing. Joining a small, fast moving team this position will support the full spectrum of test pilot duties as well as supporting engineering development activities.

Location

Concord, CA with <25% travel, will travel to occasional deployed testing including participation in military exercises.

Responsibilities

• Act both as the airborne and remote pilot in command for various R&D aircraft platforms depending on the phase of the program
• Uphold standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements
• Uphold a strong safety culture
• Create test plans, cards, and reports
• Conduct data analysis
• Collaborate with other crewmembers in preparation, execution, and post test activities
• Provide detailed feedback and recommendations for system improvements
• Play an active role in engineering design activities with a particular emphasis on human interfaces and airspace integration

Required

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Instrument Airplane rating
• A second class (or better) medical certificate
• A minimum of 1500 hours pilot in command (PIC) flight time and 300 hours of turbine time
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, preferably Engineering
• At least 8 years of experience in flight test position
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Read and speak English proficiently
• Willingness to work extended hours
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Desired

• SETP recognized Test Pilot School Graduate
• FAA certified flight instructor
• Leadership positions in a flight test organization
• C-208 experience
• Experience in highly automated aircraft
• Experience as an operator/pilot of UAS system(s)

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $149,000 - $255,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.