Application Guide

How to Apply for Conformity Coordinator Lead

at Joby Aviation

🏢 About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation is at the forefront of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft development, aiming to revolutionize personal transportation with eco-friendly, quiet, and fast air travel. As a leader in advanced air mobility, the company offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that could reshape urban mobility and reduce carbon emissions. Joining Joby means contributing to a mission-driven team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability.

About This Role

As the Conformity Coordinator Lead, you will ensure that Joby's aircraft meet airworthiness standards by managing configuration control, conformity inspections, and deviation disposition. This role is critical for maintaining the integrity of flight test aircraft and supporting certification efforts with the FAA. You will also provide leadership and mentorship to a team of coordinators, driving process improvements that directly impact the program's success.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a stand-up meeting with your conformity team to review open deviations and prioritize inspections. You'll then coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to track conformed parts on flight test aircraft, followed by preparing documentation for an upcoming airworthiness ticket with a DAR. The afternoon could involve mentoring a junior coordinator on deviation disposition and leading a process improvement workshop to streamline configuration control workflows.

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🎯 Who Joby Aviation Is Looking For

  • A seasoned aviation professional with 10+ years in civil aviation, specifically with hands-on experience in aircraft conformity and configuration management.
  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems preferred) and has prior Type Certification or Validation project experience, ideally under Part 23 or 27.
  • Demonstrates strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive timely disposition of non-conformances.
  • A proactive problem-solver who continuously improves processes and thrives in a fast-paced, certification-focused environment.

📝 Tips for Applying to Joby Aviation

1

Highlight specific examples of your experience with conformity inspections, configuration control, and deviation disposition on actual aircraft programs.

2

Emphasize any direct involvement with FAA DARs or airworthiness ticket issuance, as this is a core responsibility.

3

Showcase your leadership and mentorship experience, even if informal, with measurable outcomes like reduced cycle times or improved team performance.

4

Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description such as 'conformity', 'configuration control', 'airworthiness', and 'continuous improvement'.

5

If you have PMP or project management experience, make it prominent; if not, describe your project coordination and cross-functional collaboration in detail.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your deep understanding of aircraft conformity processes and how they ensure safety and certification success.', 'Your ability to lead and mentor a team while managing multiple high-priority tasks under regulatory deadlines.', "Specific examples of how you've driven process improvements in conformity or configuration management.", "Your enthusiasm for contributing to Joby's mission of transforming personal mobility with electric aviation."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Joby's eVTOL aircraft design and its current stage in the certification process with the FAA.
  • → Understand Joby's partnerships and milestones, such as their collaboration with the FAA and NASA.
  • → Read about Joby's safety culture and their approach to testing, including any public flight test updates.
  • → Learn about the specific challenges of conformity in eVTOL aircraft compared to traditional aircraft.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with conformity inspections and how you track conformed units on flight test aircraft.
2 How do you prioritize and disposition deviations or non-conformances while balancing schedule pressures?
3 Explain your experience working with DARs and the documentation required for airworthiness tickets.
4 Tell us about a time you led a cross-functional team to improve a conformity or configuration process.
5 How do you stay current with FAA regulations, especially Part 23/27, and ensure compliance in your work?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not providing concrete examples of your conformity experience; vague statements like 'familiar with conformity' won't suffice.
  • Overlooking the leadership aspect; this role requires leading a team, so failing to mention mentorship or team coordination is a miss.
  • Ignoring the remote nature of the job; demonstrate your ability to work independently and communicate effectively across distributed teams.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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