Accountable Manager

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 developing a Part 145 repair station at our Marina, California facility and is seeking an experienced aviation maintenance leader to serve as our Accountable Manager. As the individual designated under 14 CFR 145.151(a) and defined under 14 CFR 145.3(a), you will be named on the repair station certificate as the person responsible for, and with authority over, all repair station operations conducted under Part 145. 

This is a foundational role in expanding Joby's Part 145 capability, positioning our repair station for growth as Joby's commercial and flight test fleets scale. As a senior leader, you will establish a global Part 145 strategy, build the business plan to support it, and own execution from initial concept through operation. You will hold full P&L accountability for the repair station, shaping where and how we maintain aircraft worldwide and turning a strategic vision into a scalable, financially sound, compliant repair network. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Accountable Manager for Joby’s Part 145 repair station, holding the authority and responsibility named on the repair station certificate for all operations conducted under Part 145 
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining the overall capability, infrastructure, and organizational framework required to develop the global component off-wing repair station. This includes defining the initial repair capabilities and scope, ensuring the appropriate facilities, tooling, equipment, technical data, materials, and support systems are identified and established, and ensuring the organization has the qualified personnel and management structure necessary to safely and compliantly execute both on wing and off wing (component) maintenance, repair and overhaul 
• Ensure that the required processes, procedures, quality controls, and regulatory approvals are established and integrated into the repair station's operating system. This includes developing the appropriate maintenance and quality systems, establishing supplier and external repair controls, ensuring appropriate training and authorization processes, and providing the resources and organizational authority necessary to achieve and sustain the required regulatory approvals and operational readiness 
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the FAA, including the Principal Maintenance Inspector, for all Part 145 certificate matters 
• Maintain oversight of the repair station certificate, Operations Specifications, ratings, limitations, and approved capabilities, ensuring the organization performs work only within its authorized scope and has the personnel, facilities, equipment, tooling, technical data, and processes necessary to support that scope  
• Coordinate with the Chief Inspector and ensure compliance with the CFTs around the quality control system including Required Inspection Item (RII), and return to service functions 
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Training team leadership around the repair station’s training program, ensuring it meets Part 145 requirements and that personnel training and qualifications are appropriately determined and documented 
• Coordinate with the Head of Technical Operations and the Part 135 Director of Maintenance to align Part 145 repair capability with the needs of Joby’s Part 135 fleet and S4 flight test program. 
• Build, staff, and scale the Part 145 organization as ratings and capabilities expand, including recruitment, onboarding, and development of maintenance and quality personnel 
• Safety is foundational at Joby, and you will be expected to drive a strong safety and compliance culture at every level of the organization  
• Ensure effective internal surveillance/audit, corrective-action, root-cause, and continuous-improvement processes are established and maintained to identify and address regulatory and procedural nonconformities 
• Ensure compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements associated with safety-sensitive maintenance functions 

Required

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate with strong working knowledge of Part 145 regulations or a degree in a related technical discipline.  Eligibility to serve as the Accountable Manager under 14 CFR 145.151(a) and 14 CFR 145.3(a)
• 10+ years of experience in aviation maintenance (on-wing and off-wing), including 5+ years in a leadership role managing maintenance teams and leaders 
• Strong experience of on-wing and off-wing repair programs and the regulatory requirements surrounding management of such programs 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities, including flexible hours as required 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills 

Desired

• An advanced degree preferably an MBA 
• Prior experience serving as an Accountable Manager, Chief Inspector, or Repair Station Manager at a Part 145 repair station
• Experience standing up a new Part 145 repair station certificate or adding ratings to an existing one 
• Prior experience serving in a Part 119 role at a Part 135 or Part 121 airline 
• Experience in an eVTOL, electric aircraft, or advanced aerospace development environment 
• Familiarity with FAA Part 135 commercial operations and their interface with a supporting Part 145 repair station 

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $181,000 - $248,800/yrThe 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