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Joby Aviation

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States | Fort Ord

Test Pilot - F-35 Lightning II

NTR

LOCKHEED F-35 LIGHTNING II

Employment - Permanent

Minimum requirements

PIC time

1000 hours

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Flight time notes

A minimum of 1,000 hours pilot in command flight time
At least 3 years additional flight test experience post training, with at least 50 hours experimental or certification flight test experience as test pilot

Preferred time

Both fixed wing and rotary wing flight test experience, with principal experience in fixed wing
AV-8 or F-35B experience and/or V-22 experience
FAA certification flight test experience
Flight instructional experience
Test pilot school instructional experience
Experience with all-electric aircraft
Flight test DER or AR

License req.

CPL

Open to Lic. Holders

FAA

Medical

Class 1

Covid-19 vaccination

Required where permitted by applicable law

Additional requirements

Long course graduate of recognized test pilot school or, exceptionally, equivalent on-the-job training
Bachelors of Science degree or equivalent experience and training
Fixed Wing and / or Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
Read and speak English proficiently

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven test pilot to join our flight test team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes planning and flight testing experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft and supporting all certification flight test related activities. Formal test pilot training and/or experience is essential, as is a flexibility in outlook to adapt core flight test principles to a radically new aviation environment. Either or both VSTOL and DER or AR qualification is desired.

Compensation and benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance - Disability

Insurance - Life

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Other

Summary

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $155,700 - $240,000. 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.

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Base location

United States | Fort Ord

OAR - Fort Ord

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