<h2>Joby Overview</h2>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.<h2>Overview</h2><p>Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Head of Safety to lead a team of dedicated health and safety professionals, in addition to planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating company-wide safety programs and policies in accordance with pertinent regulations and policies with a primary focus on aviation and manufacturing. Oversight and maintenance of an enterprise-wide Safety Management System will be a core responsibility, along with oversight of safety programs in manufacturing, air operations, flight test, and research and development.</p><p> </p><p>The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude, a hard-work ethic, the ability to self-manage, and to learn new skills. Forward-thinking and adaptability are highly regarded as well. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Act as Joby’s chief safety champion – model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safety practices through effective leadership </li> <li>Manage an enterprise-wide safety management system (SMS), including management of the FAA Part 135, Part 145, Part 141, and OEM SMS programs under the FAA Part 5 SMS program. </li> <li>Particulate regularly in technical safety reviews, flight readiness reviews and safety review boards, providing technical safety perspective and insights. </li> <li>Lead the development and standardization of procedures, risk assessments, proactive safety reporting, and emergency response,  involving air operations, flight test, research and development, manufacturing, and other areas across the company, </li> <li>Present Joby's safety posture and current status to the Executive Leadership and Board of Directors on a regular basis. </li> <li>Interface with company leadership, employees, contractors, FAA, OSHA, and other regulators to ensure a safe, compliant, and successful experience for everyone at Joby</li> <li>Build strong working relationships across the Joby organization to reinforce a strong safety and compliance culture </li> <li>Oversee cross-functional and volunteer teams, including safety team, first responders, incident review board, and others as required</li> <li>Develop and oversee occupational health programs</li> <li>Recommend, develop and implement appropriate safety training opportunities for personnel</li> <li>Lead a team that provides written and oral safety communication to the company, including safety surveys, newsletters, and overall safety promotion. </li> <li>Ensure compliance with safety and security standards and internal processes and procedures</li> <li>Other duties and responsibilities as assigned</li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>10+ years of safety experience, 5+ years of experience in a leadership role</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in systems engineering, system safety, aeronautical engineering, aeronautical technology, or a related field Master’s degree is a plus</li> <li>Extensive knowledge of aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, emergency response procedures, and FAA regulations</li> <li>Operational leadership with the ability to perform in a demanding environment with rapidly changing priorities</li> <li>Ability to identify safety hazards and promote the reduction and elimination of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions</li> <li>Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are an absolute must</li> <li>Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal to no oversight</li> <li>Ability to be flexible, work under pressure, multitask, and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Willingness to be available 24/7 as needed</li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>Prior experience working in safety at an aircraft manufacturer</li> <li>10+ years aeronautical engineering, systems safety or systems engineering experience preferred</li> <li>Experience with managing Safety Management Systems (SMS)</li> <li>System safety, aircraft certification, flight test or other aviation engineering practical experience. </li> <li>Pilot’s license and/or A&amp;P</li> <li>Basic knowledge of OSHA requirements</li> <li>Experience with emergency response and management</li></ul><h2>Additional Information</h2><p>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $170,300 - $290,000 per year salary. 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><p> </p><p> </p><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.

Head of Safety

<h2>Joby Overview</h2>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.<h2>Overview</h2><p>Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Head of Safety to lead a team of dedicated health and safety professionals, in addition to planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating company-wide safety programs and policies in accordance with pertinent regulations and policies with a primary focus on aviation and manufacturing. Oversight and maintenance of an enterprise-wide Safety Management System will be a core responsibility, along with oversight of safety programs in manufacturing, air operations, flight test, and research and development.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude, a hard-work ethic, the ability to self-manage, and to learn new skills. Forward-thinking and adaptability are highly regarded as well. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Act as Joby’s chief safety champion – model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safety practices through effective leadership&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage an enterprise-wide safety management system (SMS), including management of the FAA Part 135, Part 145, Part 141, and OEM SMS programs under the FAA Part 5 SMS program.&nbsp;</li> <li>Particulate regularly in technical safety reviews, flight readiness reviews and safety review boards, providing technical safety perspective and insights.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead the development and standardization of procedures, risk assessments, proactive safety reporting, and emergency response,&nbsp; involving air operations, flight test, research and development, manufacturing, and other areas across the company,&nbsp;</li> <li>Present Joby's safety posture and current status to the Executive Leadership and Board of Directors on a regular basis.&nbsp;</li> <li>Interface with company leadership, employees, contractors, FAA, OSHA, and other regulators to ensure a safe, compliant, and successful experience for everyone at Joby</li> <li>Build strong working relationships across the Joby organization to reinforce a strong safety and compliance culture&nbsp;</li> <li>Oversee cross-functional and volunteer teams, including safety team, first responders, incident review board, and others as required</li> <li>Develop and oversee occupational health programs</li> <li>Recommend, develop and implement appropriate safety training opportunities for personnel</li> <li>Lead a team that provides written and oral safety communication to the company, including safety surveys, newsletters, and overall safety promotion.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure compliance with safety and security standards and internal processes and procedures</li> <li>Other duties and responsibilities as assigned</li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>10+ years of safety experience, 5+ years of experience in a leadership role</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in systems engineering, system safety, aeronautical engineering, aeronautical technology, or a related field Master’s degree is a plus</li> <li>Extensive knowledge of aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, emergency response procedures, and FAA regulations</li> <li>Operational leadership with the ability to perform in a demanding environment with rapidly changing priorities</li> <li>Ability to identify safety hazards and promote the reduction and elimination of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions</li> <li>Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are an absolute must</li> <li>Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal to no oversight</li> <li>Ability to be flexible, work under pressure, multitask, and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Willingness to be available 24/7 as needed</li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>Prior experience working in safety at an aircraft manufacturer</li> <li>10+ years aeronautical engineering, systems safety or systems engineering experience preferred</li> <li>Experience with managing Safety Management Systems (SMS)</li> <li>System safety, aircraft certification, flight test or other aviation engineering practical experience.&nbsp;</li> <li>Pilot’s license and/or A&amp;P</li> <li>Basic knowledge of OSHA requirements</li> <li>Experience with emergency response and management</li></ul><h2>Additional Information</h2><p>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $170,300 - $290,000 per year salary. 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><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>

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