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How to Apply for Flight Research Airworthiness Strategy & Standards Lead

at Joby Aviation

🏢 About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation is pioneering eco-friendly electric aircraft for personal mobility, focusing on safe, quiet, and fast travel. What makes Joby unique is its software-first autonomy approach to designing and flight-testing novel aircraft across conventional, electric, and hydrogen-electric platforms in both CTOL and VTOL configurations. Working here means contributing to the future of autonomous aviation while collaborating with cutting-edge engineering teams.

About This Role

As the Flight Research Airworthiness Strategy & Standards Lead, you'll guide regulatory and experimental flight test frameworks for complex research programs. This role involves shaping novel flight research approaches, building coalitions across engineering teams, and representing Joby in external standards organizations like ASTM and RTCA. Your work will directly clear the path for autonomous and electric aviation by developing forward-thinking compliance strategies.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with flight test and autonomy teams to align research objectives with regulatory requirements, while developing strategic airworthiness approaches for novel aircraft technologies. You might spend time analyzing new standards from ASTM or RTCA, preparing for external committee meetings, and creating compliance strategies that enable rapid yet safe experimental testing of Joby's electric and autonomous aircraft systems.

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🎯 Who Joby Aviation Is Looking For

  • Experienced professional with deep knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks (FAA/EASA) and experimental flight test certification processes
  • Proven track record of representing organizations in industry standards bodies (ASTM, RTCA) and aviation rulemaking committees
  • Strong coalition-builder who can partner effectively with cross-functional teams including flight test, autonomy, and systems engineering
  • Strategic thinker capable of developing long-term airworthiness strategies for novel aircraft technologies including electric and autonomous systems

📝 Tips for Applying to Joby Aviation

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Highlight specific experience with ASTM or RTCA standards development processes in your resume

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Demonstrate how you've previously aligned research objectives with regulatory frameworks in experimental aviation programs

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Showcase examples of building coalitions between flight test teams and engineering departments in complex organizations

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Include measurable outcomes from your work on airworthiness strategies for novel aircraft technologies

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Tailor your application to Joby's specific focus on software-first autonomy and electric/hydrogen-electric aircraft platforms

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with experimental flight test certification processes and regulatory frameworks', 'Specific examples of representing organizations in aviation standards bodies and rulemaking committees', "How you've successfully partnered with cross-functional teams to align research with compliance requirements", 'Your strategic approach to developing airworthiness strategies for novel aircraft technologies']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Joby's specific aircraft platforms (CTOL and VTOL configurations) and their current flight test programs
  • → The company's software-first autonomy approach and how it differs from traditional aviation development
  • → Recent Joby participation in industry standards bodies and regulatory discussions
  • → Joby's partnerships with NASA, the FAA, and other key aviation stakeholders

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach developing airworthiness strategies for Joby's VTOL electric aircraft research programs?
2 Describe your experience representing an organization in ASTM or RTCA standards development processes
3 How do you balance innovation with regulatory compliance in experimental flight testing?
4 What strategies would you use to build coalitions between Joby's autonomy engineering and flight test teams?
5 How would you handle conflicting priorities between rapid research progress and thorough compliance documentation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only commercial aviation experience without experimental/research flight test background
  • Failing to demonstrate specific knowledge of ASTM/RTCA standards development processes
  • Presenting as purely regulatory-focused without showing ability to innovate within compliance frameworks

📅 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:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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