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At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.\nOverview\nJoby 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. VSTOL, DER or AR qualification is desired. This role can be based at our Flight Test Headquarters in Marina, CA or at our secondary flight test facility in Hollister, CA.\nResponsibilities\nPerform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot (both remote UAV and inhabited flight test), chase pilot, flight debriefs, and post-flight analysis and reporting\nPerform simulator testing, development, Failure Modes and Effects Testing, and other purposes\nContribute to flight readiness reviews, test safety reviews, and other flight test admin activities\nPerform flight test engineering duties, including test card preparation, test direction, and other control room responsibilities\nPerform miscellaneous engineering duties as tasked\nComplete all required documentation in accordance with established company and FAA procedures\nObserve all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company\nExpected to work safely by established operating procedures and practices\nOther duties as assigned or required\nRequired\nLong course graduate of recognized test pilot school or, exceptionally, equivalent on-the-job training\nAt least 3 years additional flight test experience post training, with at least 50 hours experimental or certification flight test experience as test pilot\nBachelor's of Science degree or equivalent experience and training\nFixed Wing and / or Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate\nA minimum of 1,000 hours pilot in command flight time\nExcellent interpersonal skills\nAbility to work extended hours and travel as required\nRead and speak English proficiently\nDesired\nBoth fixed wing and rotary wing flight test experience, with principal experience in fixed wing\nAV-8 or F-35B experience and/or V-22 experience\nFAA certification flight test experience\nFlight instructional experience\nTest pilot school instructional experience\nExperience with all-electric aircraft\nFlight test DER or AR\nAdditional Information\nCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $187,400 - $257,600/yr. 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