Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
XWING
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
- ID
- 2025-3712
- Category
- Air Operations
- Type
- Regular Full-Time
Joby Overview
Overview
Joby is seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance professional to deliver training to a broad spectrum of maintenance students, apprentices, and technicians. This role presents an exciting opportunity to support the full scope of maintenance training at Joby, including a publicly-available Light Sport Repairman Maintenance (LSRM) certification course, on-the-job training for apprentices pursuing an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification, assembly of light sport aircraft (LSA) builds, and delivering training on Joby’s novel electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the next generation of maintenance professionals in the emerging Advanced Air Mobility industry.
Responsibilities
- Deliver LSRM Training: Conduct instructor-led training sessions for LSRM certification, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
- Deliver On-the-Job Training Curriculum: Deliver structured hands-on training programs that provide practical experience in aircraft maintenance and assembly.
- Lead LSA Aircraft Build: Guide trainees through the step-by-step construction of a Van’s RV-12 LSA, reinforcing best practices in maintenance, assembly, and safety.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with engineers, maintenance technicians, and regulatory experts to ensure training aligns with industry needs and evolving technologies.
- Promote a Safety Culture: Instill a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and compliance in all training activities.
- Evaluate Training Effectiveness: Continuously assess trainee performance and adapt instructional methods to enhance learning outcomes.
- Support Additional Maintenance Activities: As needed, assist with maintenance tasks on conventional and eVTOL aircraft, following established procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating.
- Minimum 5 years experience working on general aviation aircraft of 6,000 pounds or less or an FAA DAR with function codes 46, 47, or 48.
- 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 Watsonville and Marina, California.
Desired
- Experience maintaining light sport aircraft and/or Rotax engines.
- Experience building light sport aircraft.
- Experience with FAA-approved training programs for the certification of aircraft mechanics (14 CFR Parts 65 or 147).
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.