<h2>Company 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 is looking for a driven Flight Test DER to support the planning, testing, and certification of our electric CTOL/VTOL fleet. This 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 our certification team, you will leverage your experience as a DER or ODA Unit Member, with the acumen to navigate the evolving certification landscape of next-generation aviation.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Perform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot, chase pilot, flight debriefs and post-flight analysis and reporting</li> <li>Perform simulator testing, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing, and other purposes</li> <li>Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews, and other flight test admin activities</li> <li>Perform flight test engineering duties, including test card preparation, test direction, and other control room responsibilities</li> <li>Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked to provide design feedback</li> <li>Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures</li> <li>Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company</li> <li>Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices</li> <li>Review, contribute, and coordinate with the FAA to complete certification and flight test compliance documents required to attain Type Certification.  </li> <li>Other duties as assigned or required</li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>FAA Flight Test Pilot DER-T </li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li> <li>Ability to work extended hours and travel as required</li> <li>Read and speak English proficiently</li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>Both fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight test experience</li> <li>FAA certification flight test experience</li> <li>Experience with all-electric aircraft</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 $222,400 - $286,500/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.</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.

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