Joby Aviation · 2 days ago
Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$112K/yr - $191K/yr
7+ years expJoby Aviation is working to revolutionize urban transportation with their innovative air taxi solutions. They are seeking an experienced remote pilot to operate research and development UAS platforms, lead daily flight operations, and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures.
AerospaceTransportationElectric VehicleAir Transportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as the senior remote pilot in command for various R&D aircraft platforms
Conduct preflight planning and inspections of the system
Support test planning and take part in test rehearsals
Post flight reports, internal and external
Lead other crewmembers in preparation, execution, and post test activities
Qualification
Required
Part 61 Private Pilot certificate with Instrument rating
Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
Current Class 3 medical
Experience operating Group 3 + UAS
Experience with manual (non-GPS) and/or augmented flight modes using a traditional RC controller interface for conventional takeoff and landing aircraft
Fully automated remote flight
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and training
At least 7 years of relevant experience
Significant UAS experience. Depending on platforms, >300 hrs >200 sorties
Demonstrated leadership skills
Development and administration of policy and procedures
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work extended hours and travel as required
Read and speak English proficiently
This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees
Preferred
Part 61 Commercial pilot certificate
Support of new aircraft or systems development
Acceptance testing experience
Flight test engineering
UAS operations within the National Airspace System beyond Part 107
Standard operating procedures development
Basic CAD and manufacturing experience
Systems engineering
A&P or similar experience
Aircraft, ground station, and/or subsystem design and build
Benefits
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
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Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.2BKey Investors
Toyota MotorGovernor’s Office of Business & Economic DevelopmentBaillie Gifford
2026-01-29Post Ipo Equity· $576M
2026-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $591M
Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
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