Test Pilot & Flight Test Lead - Joby Aviation

Test Pilot – Joby Aviation
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Job Locations US-CA-Marina

ID 2023-2262

Category Flight Test

Type Regular Full-Time

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.

Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight test activities including test planning, text execution as pilot (both remote UAV and inhabited flight test), chase pilot, flight debriefs and post flight analysis and reporting
• Perform simulator testing both, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing and other purposes
• Contribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews and other flight test admin activities
• Perform flight test engineering duties including test card preparation, test direction and other control room responsibilities
• Perform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
• Other duties as assigned or required

Required

• Long course graduate of recognized test pilot school or, exceptionally, equivalent on-the-job training
• At least 3 years additional flight test experience post training, with at least 50 hours experimental or certification flight test experience as test pilot
• Bachelor's of Science degree or equivalent experience and training
• Fixed Wing and / or Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate
• A minimum of 1,000 hours pilot in command flight time
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Read and speak English proficiently

Desired

• 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

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $126,500-$168,600/year. 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.

Joby Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Flight Test Lead
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Job Locations US-CA-Marina

ID 2023-2267

Category Flight Test

Type Regular Full-Time

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven leader for our Flight Test team as we design and develop the first eVTOL vehicle for the Urban Air Mobility market. The Flight Test Lead is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of flight operations. The Lead is accountable for the administration, safety, and performance of the Flight Test Team through execution of the listed responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the objectives of Joby’s flight safety program are achieved by leading the Flight Test Team in a manner that maintains a culture of safety.
• Ensures that Flight Test operations are conducted in accordance with FAA and other applicable regulations as well as company policies.
• Participates in and promotes utilization of the Flight Test Safety Program.
• Coordinates budget staffing levels and department performance goals with the Head of OEM to meet the company objectives.
• Manages the resources of the Flight Test organization and assigns personnel to programs and projects.
• Collaborates with engineering and other organizations to ensure successful program objectives.
• Coordinates the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of Flight Test personnel with the respective managers and People department.
• Ensures that flight test personnel have the skills and knowledge to successfully conduct assigned work by establishing and managing a flight test training program.
• Ensures adequate policies and procedures are in place to safely and effectively conduct flight tests.
• Directs audits to ensure compliance with the procedures and processes specified by the FTOM and other applicable flight test policies.
• Reviews the FTOM on an annual basis or whenever any significant change in personnel or scope of operations occurs to ensure it is adequate for the scope of flight test operations to be conducted.
• Acts as the primary interface with aircraft certification regulator (FAA, EASA, TCCA, etc.) flight test personnel to coordinate flight test aspects of aircraft certification.
• Participates in Flight Test Safety Review Boards and Flight Test Readiness Reviews.

Required

• A minimum of 5 years experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer or Flight Test Pilot, preferably including VTOL or STOVL flight test, and/or in a civil certification environment 
• Bachelors of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) degree or equivalent experience and training 
• Excellent computer skills – proficiency with day to day applications used for email, word processing, etc, as well as data analysis experience using Matlab, Python, or similar. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines 
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours and travel as required 
• Read and speak English proficiently
• Test pilot school instructional experience

Desired

• A minimum of 5 years experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer or Flight Test Pilot, preferably including VTOL or STOVL flight test, and/or in a civil certification environment 
• Bachelors of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) degree or equivalent experience and training 
• Excellent computer skills – proficiency with day to day applications used for email, word processing, etc, as well as data analysis experience using Matlab, Python, or similar. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines 
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours and travel as required 
• Read and speak English proficiently
• Test pilot school instructional experience
• Experience with all-electric aircraft

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $202,059 -  $279,675/year. 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.

Joby Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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posted 14 March 2023

T-7A Test Pilot - The Boeing Company

Boeing has a job opening for a T-7A Test Pilot at Edwards Air Force Base.  For more information and to apply, please click HERE.

Job ID 00000364411

Date posted 03/07/2023

Location Edwards Air Force Base, California

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior T-7A Experimental Test Pilot to join our team in Edwards AFB, CA.  This position will be providing support and mature guidance to team of aircrew and engineers in support of test programs as assigned.  In addition, will work for the T-X Chief Pilot to efficiently and effectively support the execution of the T-X development flight test program.

Position Responsibilities:

• Requirements development, subject matter expert on all performance aspects of aircraft design, PVI development and assessment, subject matter expert on mission system capabilities and operation, subject matter expert for flight test activities to include operating limitations development, safety planning, flight test planning, test card development, test execution and reporting
• Plans and executes ground tests and flight tests for experimental, prototype, and production aircraft to determine system functionality, handling qualities and high angle of attack performance, flutter tests, loads tests, structural integrity, and performance of flight control systems, vehicle management systems, missions systems, and weapon systems
• Develops and coordinates flight test plans, procedures and techniques to achieve qualification or certification and meet test plan objectives
• Writes technical reports and flight reports and provides input for developing and modifying flight manuals and related documents
• Evaluates data and provides recommendations regarding operational techniques, aircraft handling characteristics, systems operations and design improvements
• Evaluates flight data (e.g., system performance, aircraft handling, equipment function) and participates in aircraft and aircraft system design to recommend changes to design based on operational considerations
• Collaborates on marketing, evaluation, and demonstration activities for customers
• Assures flight activities comply with regulatory standards and company policies and procedures
• Works with government representatives and customers to resolve issues

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements
• Current FAA Class II medical certificate or the ability to obtain one
• Minimum of 1,000 hours of first pilot time in a tactical (single seat or pilot/weapon system operator-manned) aircraft

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor Degree or higher in an engineering or science related field
• An active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate
• Experience performing operational or developmental flight testing in a tactical fighter/ trainer aircraft
• Flight experience in F-15, F/A-18, F-16, F-35, F-22, and/or T-38 aircraft
• FAA commercial pilot’s certificate MEL, C/L Thrust Limitation removed, or ATP
• Instructor Pilot rating in tactical fighter/trainer aircraft
• Experience communicating complex flight test concepts and ideas in written form and/or verbal form

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: 199,000 – 259,000     

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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posted 14 March 2023

Joby Aviation - Flight Test Engineer

Joby Aviation - Flight Test Engineer

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Joby Overview

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Responsibilities

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Desired

Experimental Test Pilot - Airbus

Experimental Test Pilot

Position Summary:

Complete helicopter ground and flight test operations that support AHI engineering, certification, NHC, and MAR objectives. Participate in the acquisition, analysis, and reporting of test data needed to show compliance
with applicable commercial and civil certifications standards and to meet customer requirements.

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Rotary Wing Test Pilot - Skyryse

Skyryse wants to empower anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot would. Powered by FlightOS, we automate flight controls and systems management to achieve unmatched safety and eliminate opportunities for human error. We want to make flying as ubiquitous as the road and as safe as the elevator.

ROTARY WING TEST PILOT - CAMARILLO, CA 

As a Test Pilot within the Flight Operations team at Skyryse you will possess strong aviation skills, a keen sense of safety, superior customer service skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people, often in highly stressful situations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Execute Experimental flight tests in a rotorcraft helicopter
• Coordinate with flight test engineers to develop test plans, test cards, and test procedures given requirements from the engineering team
• Analyze test data and prepare test reports
• Lead and/or participate in safety of flight and flight readiness review boards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 3 years Experience performing experimental test flights. 
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter commercial pilot license 
• 1000+ PIC total rotorcraft helicopter flight hours
• FAA Class II Medical 
• Team player with excellent communication skills  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a formal test pilot school (USAF TPS, USNTPS, NTPS, etc.)
• ATP/ CFI Rotorcraft helicopter 
• Commercial/ATP, single or multi fixed wing 

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000+
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible PTO plan
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED. 

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