Senior / Staff Flight Research Test Pilot

joby aviation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 255,000; 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 seeks a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, with primary focus on the Cessna Caravan programme. Based in Concord, CA, the role involves pilot command duties during developmental and operational flight testing with a small, fast-moving team.

Responsibilities include creating test plans and reports, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers on human interfaces and airspace integration.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot certificate
• Instrument airplane rating
• Second class or better medical certificate
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, preferably engineering
• Minimum 1,500 hours pilot in command flight time and 300 hours turbine time
• At least 8 years of experience in a flight test position
• SETP-recognised Test Pilot School graduate (preferred)
• FAA certified flight instructor (preferred)
• leadership positions in a flight test organisation (preferred)
• C-208 experience (preferred)
• experience with highly automated aircraft (preferred)
• experience as an operator or pilot of UAS systems (preferred)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Job Description

About the Company Joby Flight Research designs, develops and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. The team builds and deploys autonomy, perception, planning and radar systems across conventional, electric and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations.

Role 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 on the Cessna Caravan programme. Drawing on ideally both crewed and UAS experience, the role fulfils pilot command duties during developmental and operational flight testing. Joining a small, fast-moving team, the position covers the full spectrum of test pilot duties as well as supporting engineering development activities. Based in Concord, CA with less than 25% travel, including occasional deployed testing and participation in military exercises.

Key Responsibilities

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

Licences & Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot certificate
• Instrument airplane rating
• Second class or better medical certificate
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, preferably engineering
• Minimum 1,500 hours pilot in command flight time and 300 hours turbine time
• At least 8 years of experience in a flight test position
• Desired: SETP-recognised Test Pilot School graduate
• Desired: FAA certified flight instructor
• Desired: leadership positions in a flight test organisation
• Desired: C-208 experience
• Desired: experience with highly automated aircraft
• Desired: experience as an operator or pilot of UAS systems

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes
• Read and speak English proficiently

What We Offer

• Target base pay of $149,000 to $255,000 per year, determined by job-related knowledge, skills and experience
• Compensation is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Paid time off
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance and more

Additional Information

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, so a candidate must qualify as a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. Section 120.15 - US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees or asylees. Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.