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Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot

XWING

Santa Cruz, CAFull-time$150–245K/yrPosted 8mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$150–245K/yr
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Part 61 CertificateAbility To Obtain Instrument

Job overview

XWING is hiring a Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot. Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot will fulfill duties of remote pilot in command supporting the Iris project, operating large UAS in the NAS, developing and upholding procedures, and collaborating with the Flight Test Lead while potentially leading people or projects.

Key focus areas include Fulfill duties of remote pilot in command supporting the Iris project, Operate large UAS in the NAS and develop procedures, and Uphold procedures in conjunction with the Flight Test Lead.

Successful candidates bring Part 61 Certificate, Ability To Obtain Instrument Rating, and Experience Operating Medium To Large UAS From Purpose Built GCS. Important skills include Good Stick Skills, Operate Large UAS In The NAS, Develop Procedures, and Uphold Procedures. Preferred (not required): Leading People, Managing People, and Managing Projects.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Good Stick SkillsOperate Large UAS in the NASDevelop ProceduresUphold ProceduresLeading PeopleManaging PeopleManaging Projects

Qualifications

Part 61 CertificateAbility to Obtain InstrumentExperience Operating Medium to Large UAS From Purpose Built GCSInstrument Rating

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Flight Research Senior Remote Pilot Job Locations US-CA-Santa Cruz ID 2026-4663 Category Flight Research Type Regular Full-Time Company Overview 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.

Overview Job Overview

Fly, fly, fly. Primary responsibility will be to fulfill duties of remote pilot in command in support of Iris in a lead role for the project. This means a butt in the seat with good stick skills and ability to operate a large UAS in the NAS as well as develop and uphold procedures in conjunction with the Flight Test Lead. Ideally they have some experience with leading and/or managing people or projects.

Required Given our current operating approvals, we can be slightly flexible in certification requirements but at minimum a Part 61 certificate with the ability to obtain an instrument but ideally they already have it. Experience operating medium to large UAS from purpose built GCS is a very strong requirement. Training of the individual needs to be focused more on the specifics around the system than on core skills.

Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $ 149,900 - $245,000/yr.

. 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

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