Joby Aviation

Shop Coordinator/Operations Assistant

Job Locations US-CA-Santa Cruz
ID
2026-4529
Category
Manufacturing
Type
Regular Full-Time

Company Overview

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. 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.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, self motivated, detail-oriented shop coordinator/operations assistant to help support the Composite Rapid Development team. This role plays a critical part in enabling rapid prototyping, testing, and development activities by ensuring materials, tools, and consumables are always available, inventoried, maintained, and safely transported across facilities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced R&D shop environment, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, organization, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain material, tooling, and equipment inventory for CRD shop operations
  • Order, receive, stock, and track shop consumables and supplies
  • Transport materials, tooling, and flight hardware between Joby Aviation facilities
  • Ability to build/assemble CRD shop aides as well perform light shop modifications, comfortable with light carpentry using hand tools and power tools
  • Operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment as required
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and storage environment
  • Comply with all safety, quality, and operational policies

Required

  • HS Diploma or GED Equivalent 
  • High level of organization and attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced shop environment
  • Experienced working with hand tools and power tools, carpentry skills
  • Experienced with loading and securing sensitive oversized cargo for transport on flatbed and box trucks as well as trailers
  • Ability to operate a forklift (certification preferred or ability to obtain)
  • Valid driver’s license with the ability to transport materials between facilities
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs aided or unaided throughout the day

Desired

  • Experience supporting R&D, aerospace, aviation, or advanced manufacturing environments
  • Inventory management, material coordination, or tooling support experience
  • Familiarity with prototype or experimental hardware handling

Additional Information

The target base pay for this position is $30-$38/hour. 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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