Joby Aviation
Senior/Staff Flight Research Test Pilot
$149K–$255K
Concord, CA · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024
- Experience
- At least 8 years of experience in a flight test position; minimum 1,500 PIC flight hours and 300 turbine hours.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, preferably Engineering.
- 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
Operate crewed and uncrewed research aircraft, primarily the Cessna Caravan, as pilot in command during developmental and operational flight testing, while supporting engineering activities.
What you'll do
- Act as airborne or remote pilot in command; uphold operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety practices.
- Create test plans, cards, and reports; conduct data analysis and collaborate through test preparation, execution, and post-test activities.
- Provide feedback on system improvements and contribute to engineering design, especially human interfaces and airspace integration.
What they ask for
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Instrument Airplane rating, and a second-class or better medical certificate.
- At least 1,500 hours PIC flight time and 300 hours turbine time.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; Engineering preferred.
- Must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 for export control compliance.
Nice to have
- SETP-recognized Test Pilot School graduate; FAA-certified flight instructor; flight-test leadership experience.
- C-208 experience; highly automated aircraft experience; experience operating or piloting UAS.
Pay
USD 149,000 - 255,000/yr base pay
Tools
Cessna Caravan, UAS
AI focus
The role operates research aircraft in a program involving autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems; the posting does not specify direct AI development duties.
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