S4 Pilot Instructor Manager

S4 Pilot Instructor Manager

Job Locations US-CA-Marina

ID 2026-5428 Category Air Operations 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 Joby Aviation is seeking a Manager, S4 Pilot Instructors to join our Flight Standards and Training team on-site in Marina, California. In this role, you will build and lead a versatile cadre of ground, simulator, and flight instructors responsible for delivering Joby’s standardized pilot training curriculum. As a key member of our flight operations, you will establish rigorous instructional standards and lead training initiatives for the Joby S4- our all-electric five-seat eVTOL aircraft designed for commercial air taxi service. We are looking for an experienced, FAA-certificated flight instructor who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is eager to help shape the future of vertical flight.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the S4 pilot training courseware
• Contribute to the development of a standardized training course for S4 instructor pilots
• Lead and manage a growing team of instructor pilots
• Deliver standardized training modules, including before flight planning and briefing, training in both simulators and in aircraft, and after flight debriefs
• Analyze the performance of trainees and write reports on the findings
• Contribute to internal flight safety and standardization discussions
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with established Company and FAA procedures
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required

• 5+ years of experience leading and managing people
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Instrument Airplane rating
• A minimum of 1000 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) flight time
• 2+ years of experience as a military or civilian instructor pilot
• 2+ years as a military or civilian operational, developmental, or production flight test pilot
• Ability to maintain at least a second-class FAA medical certificate
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English

Desired

• FAA-certified flight instructor
• Prior experience developing aviation courseware
• Airplane, Powered-Lift, and Rotorcraft commercial pilot certificate (all three)
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, or related discipline

Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $158,100 - $258,600/ 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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