Crew Chief, Flight Test Mechanic

Joby Aviation • Yuma, AZ

2h • $43 - $49

About The Position

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 is seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance professional with extensive experimental and R&D aircraft experience to serve as a Crew Chief supporting the JAI30 aircraft. This role is responsible for maintaining airworthiness, overseeing aircraft maintenance and inspections, and leading onsite maintenance teams during demonstration programs.
The Crew Chief will work closely with the Project Manager and the Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager to coordinate maintenance operations, logistics, and site readiness. This role will also contribute to the development of standardized processes and procedures to ensure safe, consistent, and efficient execution of flight test maintenance operations.
The ideal candidate is safety-driven, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced flight test environment. This position requires frequent domestic travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating.
• 5+ years flight test maintenance experience (civilian and/or military equivalent).
• Experience managing aircraft shipping, reassembly, onsite logistics, and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 50% of the time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid passport with no travel restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing complex logistics and shipping operations.
• Familiarity with electronic aircraft maintenance management (ERP) systems.
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).

Responsibilities

• Maintain airworthiness of assigned JAI30 aircraft, including return-to-service approval during flight test operations.
• Oversee and perform aircraft maintenance, inspections, modifications, flight test instrumentation, disassembly, reassembly, packaging, and unpackaging activities.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and Joby maintenance and airworthiness standards.
• Lead and manage onsite maintenance teams during flight test operations.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to regulatory and company requirements.
• Continuously assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on operational and engineering feedback.
• Partner with the Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager to coordinate with internal Joby teams and external stakeholders.
• Support logistics planning and execution, including shipping of aircraft, tools, ground support equipment, spares, and supplies.
• Assist with evaluation and selection of demonstration sites and operational requirements.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of demonstration program standards, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Support domestic MRO and line maintenance launch efforts.
• Support additional maintenance programs and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED