Joby Aviation
Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot
$112K–$191K
Arizona, AZ · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024
- Experience
- At least 7 years of relevant experience; significant UAS experience, with platform-dependent thresholds stated as >300 hrs >200 sorties.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees).
About the job
Leads onsite research and development UAS flight operations, pilots aircraft for flight tests, and develops operating procedures.
What you'll do
- Serve as senior remote pilot in command and lead crewmembers through flight preparation, execution, and post-test activities.
- Conduct preflight planning and inspections; support test planning and rehearsals; prepare post-flight reports.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures and assist with aircraft, ground equipment, and engineering test activities.
What they ask for
- Part 61 Private Pilot certificate with Instrument rating, Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate, and current Class 3 medical.
- Experience operating Group 3+ UAS, including manual (non-GPS) and/or augmented flight modes with a traditional RC controller, and fully automated remote flight.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience; significant UAS experience (depending on platforms, >300 hrs >200 sorties).
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training; demonstrated leadership, policy and procedure development, and proficient spoken and written English.
Nice to have
- Part 61 Commercial pilot certificate.
- Support of new aircraft or systems development, acceptance testing, flight test engineering, or UAS operations in the National Airspace System beyond Part 107.
Pay
USD 111,900 - USD 191,200/yr (base salary)
Tools
UAS, National Airspace System, Part 61, Part 107, RC controller
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