Aircraft Maintenance Instructional Designer and Instructor

$81,000 - $124,000/Yr

Joby Aviation - Marina, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Marina, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Instructional Designer and Instructor to join our innovative team in Marina, California. This role is pivotal in developing a comprehensive training curriculum for our future fleet of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft maintenance and instructional design, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and other stakeholders. As we work towards certifying our aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration and preparing for commercial service in 2025, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the training programs for the emerging Advanced Air Mobility industry. In this role, you will be responsible for creating engaging instructional materials that will be delivered both online and in person. You will conduct instructor-led training sessions for cohorts of trainees, utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to facilitate effective learning experiences. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with internal stakeholders, including aircraft engineers and maintenance technicians, to incorporate practical, hands-on experiences into the training programs. A strong emphasis on safety and adherence to protocols will be instilled in all training activities, ensuring that trainees are well-prepared for their roles in maintaining our cutting-edge aircraft. Additionally, you will continuously assess the effectiveness of the training programs and make recommendations to address evolving industry requirements and feedback from trainees. As needed, you may also work as a maintenance technician on conventional and eVTOL aircraft, applying established maintenance procedures. This position is not only about teaching but also about contributing to the development of a first-of-its-kind set of maintenance training programs that will set the standard in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive aircraft maintenance training curriculum for Joby's eVTOL aircraft.
• Create engaging instructional materials to be delivered both online and in person.
• Conduct instructor-led training sessions for cohorts of trainees, utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to facilitate effective learning experiences.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts, aircraft engineers, and maintenance technicians, to incorporate practical, hands-on experiences into training programs.
• Instill a strong culture of safety and adherence to protocols in all training activities.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations to address evolving industry requirements and feedback from trainees.
• Work as a maintenance technician on conventional and eVTOL aircraft as needed, using established maintenance procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a training or instructional design role.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant maintenance experience in the aviation industry.
• 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 Marina, California.

Nice-to-haves

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating.
• Experience working on general aviation aircraft of 6,000 pounds or less or an FAA DAR with function codes 46, 47, or 48.
• Formal academic education or skills training in instructional design, academic programs, or learning and development.
• Experience with FAA-approved training programs for the certification of aircraft mechanics (14 CFR Parts 65 or 147).
• Experience designing on-the-job training programs for aircraft mechanics in a commercial operation, MRO, or flight test environment.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and/or other training software.