Technical Trainer, Hand Layup

Joby Aviation

4h • $77,800 - $110,300

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.
Are you ready to play a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation? Joby is seeking a Technical Trainer to champion and elevate our aircraft manufacturing training programs. As a driving force behind standardizing, documenting, and leading training activities, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our teams are equipped with the skills and knowledge to build the future of air transportation through preparing technicians for OJT thru area-specific hands-on knowledge, skills, and continuous improvement training.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience executing against and/or developing manufacturing work instructions (MWIs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and/or other technical documentation
• Proficiency in composite manufacturing hand layup process with the ability to define technical scopes, sequences, and critical tool requirements for complex tasks.
• Proven ability to conduct practical "tabletop" walk-throughs and field validations to ensure technical accuracy and safety in real-world applications.
• Strong delivery skills for leading in-person drills, technical simulations, and frontline coaching to ensure learner proficiency and task accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing, specifically drafting step-by-step procedural documentation.
• Experience capturing and developing visual training aids, such as instructional photography and video, to supplement technical documentation.
• Strong instructional and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and in an engaging manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and guide individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill levels
• Effective organizational skills to manage training schedules, materials, records, and documentation
• Experience managing successful projects from inception to completion

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Training, Instructional Design, or a related field
• Experience designing, implementing, enhancing, and delivering training programs in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and/or other training software
• Experience as a technical writer
• Experience designing standardized training systems
• Experience in aerospace, composites, or electronics manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Prepare technicians for OJT through area-specific hands-on knowledge, skills, and continuous improvement training.
• Deliver core knowledge training as needed
• Deliver general skills training (e.g., how to hand-sand composite parts, how to bond parts, how to hand layup, etc.)
• Deliver continuous improvement applied training (e.g., 4S, standard work, built-in-quality, etc.)
• Coordinate with external vendors to support technical training needs
• Ensure that technical training content, processes, and procedures are in compliance with published training standards
• manage and maintain technical training records
• Develop technical training curricula based on existing work instructions, SOPs, and training content
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts, engineers, and production leaders, to incorporate practical, hands-on experiences into technical training programs.
• Coordinate and manage costs, and equipment for technician and quality inspector training
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations to address evolving industry requirements and feedback from trainees.

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.
• Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees