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Operational Test Pilot – Advanced Programs (J208 Superpilot)
Operational Test Pilot – Advanced Programs (J208 Superpilot)
Join Joby Aviation at the forefront of autonomous flight. As the onboard pilot-in-command for our J208 program—a Cessna Caravan integrated with Superpilot autonomy—you’ll blend classic airmanship with next‑gen automation, shape future software and hardware with real operational insights, and represent the aircraft during high‑visibility customer demos around the world.
✈️ What you’ll do
- Serve as onboard PIC for J208 operational evaluation flights, ensuring safe, effective mission execution.
- Monitor and manage Superpilot autonomy, making real-time operational decisions in dynamic test and evaluation environments.
- Operate and oversee the Ground Control Station for uncrewed configurations and missions.
- Lead preflight planning, mission risk assessments, and post‑flight debriefs under military airfield rules, FAA regulations, and internal safety protocols.
- Partner closely with developmental engineering to capture operational lessons learned and feed them into ongoing flight‑software and hardware updates.
- Represent the aircraft and flight‑evaluation program during live demonstrations for prospective and current military and civil customers.
- Support deployed operations: flight‑line logistics, site setup, and field workflows while traveling up to 50% domestically and internationally.
🧭 What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s in engineering or an aviation‑related discipline with 5+ years relevant flight operations experience; or Master’s with 3+ years; or equivalent practical experience.
- ASEL Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL) with Instrument Rating and demonstrated PIC experience in fixed‑wing operations, test environments, or operational evaluations.
- Ability to hold and maintain an FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate.
- Active U.S. Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one after hire.
- Qualify as a U.S. Person under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 for export‑control compliance.
- Willingness and ability to travel ~50% domestically and internationally.
🧰 Bonus points
- Cessna 208 Caravan or other turboprop experience.
- Ground Control Station or autonomous flight‑control experience.
- Experience operating on U.S. military installations.
- Customer‑facing aviation experience and live demo proficiency.
- Military aviation background and/or operational test‑pilot experience.
🌟 Benefits & rewards
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
- Life insurance and additional benefits.
- Compensation includes base salary plus Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
📨 How to stand out
- Share a concise flight‑log summary highlighting PIC time in fixed‑wing, turboprop, and any test/eval missions.
- Note current clearance status and FAA medical class validity.
- Include any Ground Control Station, autonomy, Caravan, or military‑installation experience.
- Indicate earliest availability and travel flexibility.