Drimva

Joby Aviation

Test Pilot DER

$222K–$286K

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

About the job

Plans and conducts flight and simulator testing and supports FAA certification of Joby’s electric CTOL/VTOL aircraft.

What you'll do

  • Plan, execute, debrief, analyze, and report flight tests, including duties as test or chase pilot.
  • Conduct simulator testing and support flight readiness, safety reviews, test engineering, and related engineering work.
  • Coordinate with the FAA and complete certification and flight-test compliance documentation for Type Certification.

What they ask for

  • FAA Flight Test Pilot DER-T
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
  • Read and speak English proficiently

Nice to have

  • Fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight-test experience
  • FAA certification flight-test experience and experience with all-electric aircraft

Pay

$222,400 - $286,500/yr (base salary)

Tools

FAA

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First seen Oct 28, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)