Aircraft Maintenance Instructional Designer and Instructor - Joby Aviation

Joby Overview:Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.Overview:

Joby is seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance professional to join our team as an Aircraft Maintenance Instructional Designer and Instructor. The ideal candidate will have experience designing aircraft maintenance training curriculum and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing curricula, producing training content, and providing instruction to the mechanics that perform maintenance on Joby’s future fleet of novel electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This is an opportunity to develop a first-of-its-kind set of maintenance training programs for the emerging Advanced Air Mobility industry.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive aircraft maintenance training curriculum for Joby’s eVTOL aircraft.
• Create engaging instructional materials to be delivered both online and in person.
• Conduct instructor-led training sessions for cohorts of trainees, utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to facilitate effective learning experiences.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts, aircraft engineers, and maintenance technicians, to incorporate practical, hands-on experiences into training programs.
• Instill a strong culture of safety and adherence to protocols in all training activities. 
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations to address evolving industry requirements and feedback from trainees.
• Work as a maintenance technician on conventional and eVTOL aircraft as needed, using established maintenance procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a training or instructional design role.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant maintenance experience in the aviation industry.
• Willingness to travel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work permanently in the USA and willing to work daily in Marina, California.

Desired:

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating.
• Experience working on general aviation aircraft of 6,000 pounds or less or an FAA DAR with function codes 46, 47, or 48.
• Formal academic education or skills training in instructional design, academic programs, or learning and development.
• Experience with FAA-approved training programs for the certification of aircraft mechanics (14 CFR Parts 65 or 147).
• Experience designing on-the-job training programs for aircraft mechanics in a commercial operation, MRO, or flight test environment.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and/or other training software.

EEO:

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $81,000 - $124,000/year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

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.