Joby Aviation
Test Pilot
$187K–$258K
Marina, CA · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024
- Experience
- At least 3 years additional flight test experience post training, including at least 50 hours experimental or certification flight test experience as test pilot; minimum 1,000 hours pilot in command flight time.
- Education
- Bachelor's of Science degree or equivalent experience and training; long-course graduate of recognized test pilot school or, exceptionally, equivalent on-the-job training.
About the job
Plans and conducts experimental CTOL/VTOL aircraft flight tests and supports certification activities, from preparation and piloting through analysis and reporting.
What you'll do
- Plan and perform flight tests as a remote UAV or inhabited-aircraft pilot, chase pilot, and flight test engineer.
- Conduct simulator testing and contribute to flight readiness reviews, safety reviews, test cards, and control room operations.
- Complete post-flight analysis, reporting, and required documentation in accordance with company and FAA procedures.
What they ask for
- Graduate of a recognized long-course test pilot school or, exceptionally, equivalent on-the-job training.
- At least 3 years of additional flight test experience after training, including at least 50 hours of experimental or certification flight test experience as a test pilot.
- Bachelor's of Science degree or equivalent experience and training; Fixed Wing and / or Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate.
- At least 1,000 hours pilot in command flight time; proficient in reading and speaking English.
Nice to have
- Both fixed wing and rotary wing flight test experience, with principal experience in fixed wing; FAA certification flight test experience.
- Experience with all-electric aircraft; Flight test DER or AR; AV-8 or F-35B and/or V-22 experience.
Pay
USD $187,400 - $257,600/yr base pay
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