About the role
Company Overview
Joby Advanced Development 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 is seeking an Operational Test Pilot to support operational evaluations of the J208 aircraft (a Cessna Caravan integrated with Superpilot autonomy technology). Reporting to the Operational Evaluation Deployment Lead, this role serves as the onboard pilot-in-command, overseeing advanced automation to ensure safe aircraft operations in complex, dynamic flight environments, and operating the Ground Control Station (GCS) during uncrewed flight operations. Additionally, you will represent the product and program to current and prospective customers while partnering directly with developmental engineering to flow field lessons learned and technical updates back into future product iterations.
Responsibilities
Serve as the onboard pilot-in-command for J208 operational evaluation flights, monitoring Superpilot autonomy systems and executing real-time operational decisions to ensure safe mission execution
Operate and monitor the Ground Control Station (GCS) when the J208 aircraft operates in uncrewed configurations
Represent the J208 product and flight evaluation program during live operational demonstrations with prospective and current military or civil customers
Collaborate closely with developmental engineering teams to capture, analyze, and flow back operational lessons learned to inform continuous flight software and hardware updates
Execute pre-flight planning, mission risk assessments, and post-flight debriefs in accordance with military airfield rules, FAA regulations, and internal safety protocols
Support deployed field support workflows, flight line logistics, and site setup activities while traveling up to 50% CONUS/OCONUS
Required
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or aviation-related discipline with 5+ years of relevant flight operations experience, Master’s degree with 3+ years, or equivalent practical experience
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