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Conformity Coordinator
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Conformity Coordinator
Joby Aviation
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Santa Cruz, California
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CONTRACTOR
Updated 09/09/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
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, weve been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and were now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, were now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
Overview
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Conformity Coordinator to join our Airworthiness Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Airworthiness Team in ensuring the compliance aspects of the aircraft are completed, contributing to the overall airworthiness of our fleet. This position will work hand in hand with multi-disciplinary teams, including manufacturing and quality, to assure the aircraft meets the standards required for conformity and maintain configuration during the aircraft's build and flight testing.
Responsibilities
The Conformity Coordinator will work with the Conformity Coordinator Lead and will help ensure the aircraft achieves its airworthiness expectations, aircraft configuration control, and maintains conformity.
Conformity Inspections:
Track conformed units and installations on the flight test aircraft. Provide feedback, support, and continuous improvement to the process at the manufacturing facility.
Deviation Disposition:
Remain cognizant of aircraft deviations or non-conformances; document, escalate, and support disposition of findings in a timely manner
Airworthiness:
Work with the DAR and provide required documentation to support obtaining airworthiness tickets
Process Improvement:
Contribute to the continuous improvement of conformity and configuration maintenance activities.
Working closely with other company departments, primarily manufacturing, quality, airworthiness, and configuration management, to ensure that the airplane configuration and conformity meet the requirements for program objectives
Resolve issues on the manufacturing floor related to aircraft configuration and conformity
Provide guidance to manufacturing and quality team members related to configuration control and conformity
Point of contact at the airplane in support of certification and TIA test flights
Identify and resolve issues collaboratively with manufacturing, quality, and airworthiness teams
Create reports and metrics as required to track conformity status and program progress
May require occasional travel.
Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in an aviation-related field, with a focus on quality assurance, manufacturing, maintenance, or engineering.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline; Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred
Familiarity with aircraft conformity processes is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Type Certification, especially Part 23 or 27 experience preferred
Familiar with aviation manufacturing and inspection processes
Problem solving, communication, coordination, and technical writing skills
Strong organizational skills and highly detail-oriented
Able to effectively work on multiple projects at once
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory documents.
Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required
Desired
Further education or certifications in aviation maintenance, quality, or related technical fields are a plus.
Knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29 regulations, policy, and guidance material
Knowledge of ASTM, RTCA, and SAE standards
Basic understanding of operations, pilot licensing, and mechanic licensing regulations and certification processes
Familiar with Dassault, Atlassian, and Polarian software tools
Pilot experience or other experience with aircraft flight operations
Familiar with Smartsheets
Familiar with JIRA
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $126,700 - $153,700. 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
Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Dental Insurance
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