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.

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Chief Pilot. You will join the Commercial Operations team which is a small but rapidly growing team that is responsible for executing upon Joby’s vision for an air taxi service, with Joby serving as the certificated air carrier for 14 CFR Part 135 operations. You will play a foundational role in developing and implementing manuals, procedures, and training and operations programs. You will work closely with subject matter experts across Joby to support product, pilot recruitment and training, operations, and safety. 

The most important traits at Joby are a non-compromising safety mindset, a positive attitude, a hard-work ethic, the ability to self-manage, and the desire to learn new skills. Forward thinking and adaptability are essential. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and professionally rewarding environment. We are looking to expand our team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.

• Piloted aircraft and conventionally powered aircraft 

• Lead a team of pilots conducting 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135 operations and remain available and qualified to fly in these operations 

• Supervise, support, and fly revenue and non-revenue operations 

• Own and manage the pilot training program for revenue and non-revenue flight operations 

• Autonomous and remote piloted conventionally powered aircraft 

• Develop and manage an internal audit program for Joby’s autonomous and remote piloted flight operations 

• Support in drafting / revising FAA approved and accepted manuals for commercial operations 

• Support in developing and implementing pilot procedures for remote and autonomous commercial flights 

• Support in developing the training program for pilots and remote operators 

• eVTOL pre-commercial and commercial operations 

• Hire and supervise Joby’s eVTOL commercial US pilots 

• Support building and implementing the training program of Joby’s eVTOL commercial pilots 

• Serve as the lead commercial pilot to define requirements and evaluate suitability of eVTOL functions, features, and capabilities for pilots and passengers 

• Build supervision and management structure to lead Joby’s commercial pilots globally, ensuring lines of reporting, compliance monitoring, and local supervision of regional pilot cadres 

• Align and collaborate with flight operations leaders in any domestic and international airline that operates Joby’s eVTOL 

• Develop Joby’s global standards and procedures for eVTOL pilots in commercial operations including a means for verification and auditing 

• Develop and implement operational programs that ensure the safe and compliant execution of mission objectives for flight operations under 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135 across all aircraft types 

• Develop policies, procedures, manuals, training, and regulatory compliance programs that support the initial certification of our 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier operation across all aircraft types 

• Work closely with the Director of Maintenance and the Director of Operations to ensure operations are conducted to the highest standards of safety, excellence, and compliance 

• Develop and maintain flight crew records, ensuring compliance with Joby’s policies and applicable regulations 

• Maintain flight crew proficiency records and schedule required proficiency checks 

• Supervise flight crew scheduling, ensuring flight crew are scheduled in accordance with Joby’s policies and regulatory requirements 

• Ensure aircraft and flight crew are properly equipped with up-to-date manuals, flight information publications, and other relevant aeronautical information 

• Participate in Joby’s drug and alcohol testing program 

• Collaborate with Joby’s aviation safety team to promote SMS programs and ensure compliance with approved operational safety practices 

• Perform other duties as requested by the Commercial Operations Lead 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Meet experience requirements under 14 CFR Part 119.71 (c) 

• Airline transport pilot certificate 

• Have at least 3 years experience, within the past 6 years, as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under 14 CFR Parts 135 or 121, or; 

• With previous experience as a Chief Pilot, have at least 3 years experience as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under 14 CFR Part 135 or 121 

• Current first or second class medical certificate 

• Experience in aviation operations in progressive positions of responsibility 

• At least 3,000 hours pilot in command flight time with 250 hours in fixed wing aircraft  

• Impeccable safety record / FAA enforcement record 

• Experience with aviation flight standardization, training, and SMS 

• Must be highly knowledgeable of FAA regulations, 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135 operations, NTSB procedures, operations specifications 

• Willing to relocate to California; the role is based in Marina, CA 

• Prior experience as a Chief Pilot in an organization conducting 14 CFR Parts 135 or 121 operations 

• FAA certified Airline Transport Pilot - airplane multiengine 

• FAA certified commercial helicopter/rotorcraft rating 

• FAA certified flight instructor 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Demonstrated experience with customer service 

• Experience using electronic manual programs 

• Experience managing electronic flight bag programs 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides