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Joby Aviation

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States | Fort Ord

Flight Instructor - Joby eVTOL

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JOBY AVIATION

JOBY EVTOL

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Preferred time

Airplane Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII) 
Experience instructing in a Part 141 training school 
Greater than 250 hours of dual given 
Multi-engine pilot certificate
Current in Van’s RV12 or other Light Sport Airplanes (LSA)

License req.

CFI

Open to Lic. Holders

FAA

Medical

Class 1

Additional requirements

A passion for helping others pursue a career in aviation
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work on weekends and extended hours
Read and speak English proficiently
High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Experience developing aviation courseware

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) to join our Joby Aviation Academy team for a benefit-eligible role, based in Watsonville, CA. Start date asap based on availability.

The successful candidate will provide flight training in our Van’s RV12 aircraft and will also provide ground training. Initially, the instruction is designed to enhance knowledge and awareness of core aviation principles for company employees and public students. The role will also be instrumental in standing up a flight training curriculum to support a Part 141 academy to develop the future pipeline of Joby pilots. The successful applicant will be willing to work in a fast-moving, innovative space, and will respond well to being involved with a radically new aviation environment.

Compensation and benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance - Dental

Insurance - Medical

Insurance - Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Other

Summary

Medical
Dental
Vision 
401k match 
Eligible for Company equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
Participation in the Company’s performance stock compensation plan (PSU)
Paid time off
The company will pay you an hourly Billable Instruction Rate of $45, which will be paid for all hours spent providing Billable Instruction to one or more students. The company will pay you an hourly Administrative Rate of $20, which will be paid for all required work duties not categorized as Billable Instruction.
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). 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.

Equal opportunity employer

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.