About this opportunity
Joby Aviation lists this Staff Operational Test Pilot - Advanced Development opportunity in concord, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Overview
Joby Advanced Development 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 is seeking a Staff Operational Test Pilot to serve as a senior technical authority for operational evaluations of the J208 aircraft (a Cessna Caravan integrated with Superpilot autonomy technology). Reporting to the Operational Evaluation Deployment Lead, this role acts as onboard pilot-in-command overseeing automation systems, operates the Ground Control Station during uncrewed missions, and may serve as the Director of Flight Operations for deployed missions. You will act as a primary interface to prospective and current customers while translating operational evaluations into critical requirement feedback for developmental engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Act as senior onboard pilot-in-command for J208 flight evaluations, maintaining complete authority over automated flight operations in complex environments
Operate Ground Control Stations (GCS) during uncrewed operational evaluations and define standard operating procedures for GCS interaction
Serve in flight operations leadership capacities (including potential designation as Director of Flight Operations) for deployed evaluation teams
Present product capabilities and operational progress to prospective and current military and civil customers
Partner directly with developmental engineering and software teams to establish systemic feedback loops, translating operational lessons learned into product updates
Lead operational risk management, safety evaluation, and compliance frameworks across deployed flight testing environments
Mentor junior operational test pilots and remote operators while traveling up to 50% CONUS/OCONUS
Act as pilot in command during low-risk developmental flight testing at home station
Required
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or aviation-related discipline with 8+ years of relevant operational flight test experience, Master’s degree with 6+ years, or equivalent practical experience
ASEL Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
Extensive experience as Pilot in Command in operational flight test, tactical flight operations, or advanced technology evaluations
Ability to hold and maintain a FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate
Active US Security Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance post-hire
Willingness and ability to travel roughly 50% domestically (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS)
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
Prior assignment as a Director of Flight Operations, Chief Pilot, or Military Flight Commander
Direct operational or flight test experience in Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft or turboprop platforms
Extensive experience integrating autonomous flight control systems, UAS Ground Control Stations, or human-on-the-loop technologies
Experience with military aviation
Experience as an operational test pilot
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $213,100 - $273,200/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.
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Worksite address
concord, NH, 03306, US
Who can apply
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