Test Pilot DER

Job Description

About the Company Joby is developing a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically and carries passengers quietly over congested city streets. Since 2009 the team has designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis, and is now working towards certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling manufacturing and launching its initial commercial service. Role Overview Joby Aviation is looking for a Flight Test DER to support the planning, testing and certification of its electric CTOL/VTOL fleet. The position requires a blend of formal test pilot training and the flexibility to apply foundational principles in a new fly-by-wire environment. As a key member of the certification team, you will draw on your experience as a DER or ODA Unit Member and the acumen to navigate the evolving certification landscape of next-generation aviation. Key Responsibilities Perform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot, chase pilot duties, flight debriefs, and post-flight analysis and reporting Perform simulator testing, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing and other purposes Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews and other flight test administration activities Perform flight test engineering duties, including test card preparation, test direction and other control room responsibilities Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked to provide design feedback Review, contribute to and coordinate with the FAA on certification and flight test compliance documents required to attain Type Certification Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever business is conducted on behalf of the company, and work safely to established procedures and practices Other duties as assigned or required Licences & Qualifications FAA Flight Test Pilot DER-T Experience Desired: both fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight test experience Desired: FAA certification flight test experience Desired: experience with all-electric aircraft Requirements Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work extended hours and travel as required Read and speak English proficiently What We Offer Target base pay of $222,400 to $286,500 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 Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Perform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot, chase pilot duties, flight debriefs, and post-flight analysis and reporting
• Perform simulator testing, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing and other purposes
• Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews and other flight test administration activities
• Perform flight test engineering duties, including test card preparation, test direction and other control room responsibilities
• Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked to provide design feedback
• Review, contribute to and coordinate with the FAA on certification and flight test compliance documents required to attain Type Certification
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
• Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever business is conducted on behalf of the company, and work safely to established procedures and practices
• Other duties as assigned or required
• FAA Flight Test Pilot DER-T
• Desired: both fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight test experience
• Desired: FAA certification flight test experience
• Desired: experience with all-electric aircraft
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Read and speak English proficiently
• Target base pay of $222,400 to $286,500 per year, determined by job-related knowledge, skills and experience
• Compensation is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Life insurance and more