Fleet Maintenance Engineering 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 seeking a seasoned engineering leader to serve as the Fleet Maintenance Engineering Manager. Reporting to the Head of Technical Operations, you will own the engineering organization that supports Joby's flight test and certification program and builds the OEM functions required to support a worldwide fleet of Joby's S4 aircraft.

This is a multi-layer leadership role. You will oversee leaders, engineers, and specialists across multiple locations. The organization spans four functions: Maintenance Programs, Technical Publications, Spares and Repairs, and Fleet Care.

As Joby moves from certification to commercial launch, we are looking for a leader who can balance a rigorous compliance and safety framework with the urgency and problem-solving that building an aftermarket organization for a new class of aircraft demands. The ideal candidate understands the regulatory requirements for an OEM and can build an organization and processes to support those requirements as well as support our customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Fleet Maintenance Engineering organization, providing strategic direction, leadership, mentorship, and performance management to managers, engineers, and specialists across multiple sites

• Own engineering support of the in-service fleet, including rapid technical disposition and AOG resolution, so aircraft return to service quickly and safely

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the OEM organization to optimize reliability, minimize downtime, and ensure fleet availability and support

• Build out the Spares & Repairs team, including spares provisioning and component repair processes, to support the growing fleet

• Lead the Technical Publications team to deliver maintenance and flight operations publications that are accurate, current, and ready for technicians and pilots on day one of commercial operations

• Act as the primary point of contact for the FAA Aircraft Evaluation Division for the development of ICAs, Flight Manuals, and the maintenance program

• Build a data-driven reliability program that turns flight test and fleet data into maintenance program optimization and aircraft support

• Plan organization design and resourcing against the aircraft plan, and lead the recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering and publications personnel

• Partner with Quality in the implementation of in-service protocols and processes required to establish the Production Certificate and industry best practices

• Partner with the design team to drive maintainability, reliability, and supportability into CDRs, design reviews, and design changes, and close aftermarket compliance deliverables for the type certificate

• Set the multi-year aftermarket engineering strategy and roadmap that takes Joby from flight test support to entry into commercial service and a scaling global fleet, with clear targets for aircraft availability, reliability, and cost of support

• Stand up and lead Customer Engineering teams, including Aftermarket Programs, Service Engineering, and associated processes, establishing the necessary tools and talent to oversee and execute these functions

• Drive a strong safety and compliance culture at every level of the organization

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent experience, with 10+ years of experience in an aircraft or powerplant OEM organization (including fleet support, customer engineering, reliability, or aftermarket support functions)

• 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering leaders and multi-disciplinary teams across multiple locations

• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, FAA regulations, quality standards, airworthiness and continued airworthiness requirements, and aircraft maintenance documentation and record-keeping practices

• Exceptional strategic thinking and planning skills, with a track record of implementing successful product support and continued airworthiness strategies

• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional coordination skills, including executive leadership

• Experience with an aircraft or equivalent certification program

• Familiarity with FAA Part 23/25/33 and Part 121/135 operations

Desired

• Master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

• Experience in an eVTOL, electric aircraft, or advanced aerospace development environment

• Experience standing up or scaling aftermarket support, fleet reliability, spares and repairs, or technical publications functions

• Experience supporting both flight test and new aircraft certification and operations

• Familiarity with international regulatory environments, including GCAA, JCAB, and EASA

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $194,700 - $267,700/yr. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, 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 Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.