Flight Test DER
Joby Aviation
Flight Test DER
- ID
- 2024-3395
- Category
- Flight Test
- Type
- Regular Full-Time
Overview
Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Flight Test Pilot DER to join our team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes planning and flight testing experimental electric CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft and supporting all certification flight test related activities. Formal test pilot training and/or experience is essential, as is flexibility in outlook to adapt core flight test principles to a radically new aviation environment. Either or both VSTOL and DER or AR qualification is desired.
Responsibilities
- Perform flight test activities including test planning, text execution as pilot (both remote UAS and inhabited flight test), chase pilot, flight debriefs and post flight analysis and reporting
- Perform simulator testing both, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing and other purposes
- Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews and other flight test admin 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
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
- Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
- Other duties as assigned or required
Required
- FAA Flight Test Pilot DER-T
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
- Read and speak English proficiently
Desired
- Both fixed wing and rotary wing flight test experience
- FAA certification flight test experience
- Experience with all-electric aircraft
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $140,500 - $231,600/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.
EEO
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.