Spares & Repairs Lead

Joby Aviation•Santa Cruz, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking an Aftermarket Spares & Repairs Manager to join our growing Aftermarket Support Engineering Team. This role focuses on developing and scaling our OEM Spares and Repairs support infrastructure as we prepare for the commercial launch of our S4 aircraft program. Located in Santa Cruz, CA, this position will lead a team of specialists in developing and executing long-term spares and repairs strategies. The individual will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and operations teams to successfully deploy aftermarket strategies and maintain overall fleet readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Aviation Management, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in an aftermarket spares/repairs product support function within a fast-paced or scaling environment
3+ years of proven experience in direct people management and team leadership
Demonstrated experience operating within a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace, Aviation, Medical Devices/Pharma, or EV/Battery manufacturing with UL certifications)
Solid understanding of commercial, financial, and contractual aspects of a spares and repairs business
Strong understanding of parts management processes, including plannable and urgent distribution workflows
Proven ability to manage complex project timelines, balancing immediate operational crises with long-term strategic roadmaps
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of motivating teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders toward shared goals

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working within an Aircraft OEM environment
Hands-on background in logistics, aviation maintenance (technician), or engineering
Experience navigating fast-evolving organizations and guiding teams through formal change management procedures
Deep knowledge of worldwide spares logistics planning and global distribution strategy

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of subject matter experts within the Joby aftermarket organization
Manage day-to-day operations, assign priorities, and balance workloads across short-term urgent fleet needs and long-term strategic initiatives
Drive the strategy and execution of parts program response levels based on critical field needs (e.g., AOG, Urgent, Standard)
Establish, standardize, and optimize workflows and procedures to meet immediate operational needs while ensuring scalable, long-term growth
Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to align aftermarket support strategies, balancing production and aftermarket requirements
Champion organizational evolution toward critical development and maturity milestones as they relate to global repairs management
Synthesize field feedback to systematically improve processes, tools, and cross-functional ways of working