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Joby Aviation

Flight Test Mechanic

Concord, CA · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Experience
Five or more years of mechanical, electrical, and sheet metal experience.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Visa sponsorship
Must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15; includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

About the job

Maintains and inspects aircraft and supports flight-test operations for Joby’s advanced aircraft.

What you'll do

  • Perform aircraft maintenance, inspections, and component replacements; document work under company and FAA procedures.
  • Support aircraft launch, recovery, ground operations, pre- and post-flight activities, and Acceptance Test Procedures.
  • Operate ground support equipment and help develop maintenance manuals and supporting documentation.

What they ask for

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Five or more years of mechanical, electrical, and sheet metal experience.
  • Ability to work with electro-mechanical devices, high-voltage power systems, and electronics; interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.

Nice to have

  • Cessna 208 mechanic experience; experience with experimental or prototype vehicles.
  • FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) certificate; Part 135 maintenance experience; composite fabrication and repair experience.

Pay

USD $47- $65/hr (base pay)

Tools

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P), electro-mechanical devices, high voltage power systems, electronics equipment, engineering drawings, technical documents, hand tools, precision measuring equipment

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