Flight Research Remote Pilot

Flight Research Remote Pilot

Joby Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric aircraft in both CTOL and VTOL configurations.

Overview

Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is looking for a remote pilot to operate our research and development aircraft with the Flight Test team. This role will primarily be a remote pilot of our Superpilot equipped Cessna Caravans. Drawing on past experience operating manned aircraft or Group 5 UAS in the national airspace, the role will fulfill pilot command duties in support of flight test operations in the National Airspace System. Additionally, the applicant will be responsible for the continued development and implementation of standard operating procedures to support the evolving project. Joining a small, fast moving team this position will support additional responsibilities and tasks such as hands on work with the aircraft and ground support equipment, upholding strong safety culture, and support pre and post test activities with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the remote pilot in command (RPIC) for various R&D aircraft platforms, both in solo operational roles and as part of a multi-person crew during test operations.
• Execute comprehensive preflight planning and system inspections.
• Contribute to test planning and participate in mission rehearsals.
• Generate detailed post-flight reports for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Lead crew members through all phases of test preparation, execution, and post-test analysis.

Required

• Current Class 2 medical
• STEM bachelor’s degree or a nontechnical bachelor’s with experience in engineering flight tests of air vehicles larger than 1000 lb
• For candidates with more than 100 hr piloting Group 3+ UAS: Must hold a Part 61 pilot certificate (Private or better) Airplane SE or ME Land, and an instrument rating, and logged at least 300 hr of flight time, and a combined UAS Pilot+ logged flight time greater than 500 hr.
• For candidates with less than 100 hr piloting Group 3+ UAS: Must hold a Part 61 Commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating, or ATP, and logged more than 700 hrs.
• Be able to articulate why you are uniquely qualified to make the transition large UAS with highly complex systems in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required, which is expected between 10-25% of time.
• Read and speak English proficiently.
• This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Desired

• Previous support of new aircraft or systems development, ideally in an operations capacity.
• Acceptance testing experience.
• Experience with flight test engineering.
• Development standard operating procedures.
• Experience with systems engineering.
• A&P or similar experience.
• Experience in aircraft, ground station, and/or subsystem design and build.

Compensation

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $139,700 - $237,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key skills/competency

• Remote Pilot In Command
• Flight Test Operations
• National Airspace System
• UAS Operations
• Aircraft Systems
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Flight Planning
• Safety Culture
• Test Reporting
• Pilot Command Duties