Conformity Coordinator Lead

Joby Aviation•Santa Cruz, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Conformity Coordinator Lead to join our Airworthiness Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Airworthiness Team in ensuring the compliance aspects of the aircraft are completed, contributing to the overall airworthiness of our fleet. This position will work hand in hand with multi-disciplinary teams, including manufacturing and quality, to assure the aircraft meets the standards required for conformity and maintain configuration during the aircraft’s build and flight testing.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in the civil aviation industry.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred.
Experience with aircraft conformity processes.
Previous Type Certification or Validation project experience, Part 23 or 27 experience preferred.
Previous project management or project engineering experience (formal certification such as PMP is a plus but not required; demonstrated informal leadership of cross-functional projects is acceptable).
Experience with aviation manufacturing and inspection processes.
Excellent problem solving, communication, coordination, technical writing, and record keeping skills.
Strong organizational skills and highly detail-oriented.
Able to effectively work on multiple projects at once.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory documents.
Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29 regulations, policy, and guidance material.
Knowledge of ASTM, RTCA, and SAE standards.
Basic understanding of operations, pilot licensing, and mechanic licensing regulations and certification processes.
Experience using Dassault, Atlassian, and Polarian software tools.
Pilot experience or other experience with aircraft flight operations.
Experience with Smartsheets.
Experience with JIRA.
Further education or certifications in aviation maintenance, quality, or related technical fields are a plus.

Responsibilities

Assuring the aircraft achieves its airworthiness expectations, aircraft configuration control, and maintaining conformity.
Providing leadership, mentorship, and direction to the Conformity Coordinator and cross-functional partners.
Tracking conformed units and installations on the flight test aircraft.
Providing feedback, support, and continuous improvement to the process at the manufacturing facility.
Remaining cognizant of aircraft deviations or non-conformances; documenting, escalating, and driving disposition of findings in a timely manner.
Working with the DAR and providing required documentation to support obtaining airworthiness tickets.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of conformity and configuration maintenance activities.
Working closely with other company departments, primarily manufacturing, quality, airworthiness, and configuration management, to ensure that the airplane configuration and conformity meet the requirements for program objectives.
Resolving issues on the manufacturing floor related to aircraft configuration and conformity.
Providing guidance to manufacturing and quality team members related to configuration control and conformity.
Serving as the point of contact at the airplane in support of certification and TIA test flights.
Being able to identify and resolve issues collaboratively.
Creating reports and metrics as required.
Creating metrics of progress and being able to present status to management.
Mentoring and providing day-to-day guidance to the Conformity Coordinator, supporting their professional development and effectiveness.
Leading cross-functional meetings and serving as the primary decision-maker for conformity and configuration matters at the aircraft level.
Owning and continuously improving conformity processes, standards, and documentation, driving program-level efficiency and compliance.
May require occasional travel.