Deployable Flight Test Mechanic

Joby Aviation•Concord, CA

6d•$47 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a Deployable Flight Test Mechanic to maintain and sustain deployed J208 aircraft operating with Superpilot autonomy technology. Reporting to the Operational Evaluation Deployment Lead, this role is responsible for daily airframe, powerplant, and system maintenance in field environments. You will interact with customers on deployed sites and collaborate with developmental engineering to report maintenance trends and flow operational feedback back for product updates.

Requirements

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience
Practical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic aircraft systems
Active US Security Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance post-hire
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% domestically (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS)
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds
Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Nice To Haves

Experience performing maintenance on Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft or PT6 turboprop engines
Prior experience maintaining aircraft at remote operational sites or US military installations
Experience supporting flight test operations or autonomous systems integration

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled airframe and powerplant maintenance on deployed J208 aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer specifications
Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections, ground handling, servicing, and field repairs in CONUS and OCONUS operational settings
Represent Joby maintenance standards to current and prospective military and civil stakeholders on evaluation sites
Document maintenance events, track component reliability, and coordinate with developmental engineering to report system anomalies and recommend product improvements
Maintain ground support equipment and tool accountability during remote deployments