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Joby Aviation

S4 Pilot Instructor Manager

$158K–$259K

Marina, CA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Experience
5+ years leading and managing people; 2+ years as an instructor pilot; 2+ years as a flight test pilot; minimum 1,000 PIC flight hours.

About the job

Leads S4 pilot instructors and delivers standardized ground, simulator, and flight training for Joby’s eVTOL aircraft.

What you'll do

  • Develop S4 pilot and instructor courseware and training standards.
  • Lead instructor pilots and deliver training, including flight planning, simulator and aircraft instruction, and debriefs.
  • Assess trainee performance, document findings, and contribute to flight safety and standardization.

What they ask for

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instrument Airplane rating; at least 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command flight time.
  • 5+ years leading and managing people.
  • 2+ years as a military or civilian instructor pilot and 2+ years as an operational, developmental, or production flight test pilot.
  • Ability to maintain at least a second-class FAA medical certificate.

Nice to have

  • FAA-certified flight instructor and prior aviation courseware development experience.
  • Commercial pilot certificates in Airplane, Powered-Lift, and Rotorcraft; bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, or a related discipline.

Pay

USD 158,100 - USD 258,600 per year (base pay)

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