<h2>Joby Overview</h2><p>Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.</p><h2>Overview</h2><p>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 experience 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.</p><p>Location: Concord, CA with &lt;25% travel, will travel to occasional deployed testing including participation in military exercises.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Act both as the airborne and remote pilot in command for various R&amp;D aircraft platforms depending on the phase of the program</li> <li>Uphold standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements</li> <li>Uphold a strong safety culture</li> <li>Create test plans, cards, and reports</li> <li>Conduct data analysis</li> <li>Collaborate with other crewmembers in preparation, execution, and post test activities</li> <li>Provide detailed feedback and recommendations for system improvements</li> <li>Play an active role in engineering design activities with a particular emphasis on human interfaces and airspace integration</li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate</li> <li>Instrument Airplane rating</li> <li>A minimum of 750 hours pilot in command (PIC) flight time and 100 hours of turbine time</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, preferably Engineering</li> <li>At least 5 years of experience in aviation operations</li> <li>At least 3 years of experience in as a test pilot</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li> <li>Ability to work extended hours and travel as required</li> <li>Read and speak English proficiently</li> <li>Willingness to work extended hours</li> <li>Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>SETP recognized Test Pilot School Graduate</li> <li>FAA certified flight instructor</li> <li>Leadership positions in a flight test organization</li> <li>C-208 experience</li> <li>Experience in highly automated aircraft</li> <li>Experience as an operator/pilot of UAS system(s)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is  $91,500 - $151,900/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><h2>Additional Information</h2><p>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>

Joby Aviation develops a new generation of electric personal aircraft created to revolutionize personal mobility. Its strength is in composite airframe design and fabrication, aerodynamic analysis, high-performance electric motor development, and cutting-edge battery pack design, enabling clients to create a paradigm shift in transportation with safe, quiet, fast and affordable electric vertical takeoff.

Flight Research Test Pilot

<h2>Joby Overview</h2><p>Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.</p><h2>Overview</h2><p>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 experience 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.</p><p>Location: Concord, CA with &lt;25% travel, will travel to occasional deployed testing including participation in military exercises.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Act both as the airborne and remote pilot in command for various R&amp;D aircraft platforms depending on the phase of the program</li> <li>Uphold standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements</li> <li>Uphold a strong safety culture</li> <li>Create test plans, cards, and reports</li> <li>Conduct data analysis</li> <li>Collaborate with other crewmembers in preparation, execution, and post test activities</li> <li>Provide detailed feedback and recommendations for system improvements</li> <li>Play an active role in engineering design activities with a particular emphasis on human interfaces and airspace integration</li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate</li> <li>Instrument Airplane rating</li> <li>A minimum of 750 hours pilot in command (PIC) flight time and 100 hours of turbine time</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, preferably Engineering</li> <li>At least 5 years of experience in aviation operations</li> <li>At least 3 years of experience in as a test pilot</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li> <li>Ability to work extended hours and travel as required</li> <li>Read and speak English proficiently</li> <li>Willingness to work extended hours</li> <li>Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>SETP recognized Test Pilot School Graduate</li> <li>FAA certified flight instructor</li> <li>Leadership positions in a flight test organization</li> <li>C-208 experience</li> <li>Experience in highly automated aircraft</li> <li>Experience as an operator/pilot of UAS system(s)</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is &nbsp;$91,500 - $151,900/yr.&nbsp;The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><h2>Additional Information</h2><p>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>

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