Quality Inspector III, Airframe Assembly (1st Shift)

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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

About the Role

The Airframe Assembly Inspector III conducts a variety of inspection tasks, ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations, while analyzing processes and recommending improvements. Responsibilities include distributing activities and goals, coordinating and guiding technical support teams, and supporting new inspectors. Additionally, the role involves assisting in process analysis to enhance overall efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of inspection tasks on structural assemblies and subassemblies, ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive operations.
• Works from diagrams and drawings, verifies initial layouts, and uses hand tools to ensure conformity to specifications.
• Conducts continuity checks on in-process and finished work.
• Performs quality inspections on the production line per specifications.
• Follows FAA-approved procedures, OEM technical data, and work package instructions.
• Inspects completed work to identify rework needs, ensuring all repairs meet prescribed standards and tolerances before final sign-off.
• Completes documentation in compliance with internal quality processes and FAA guidelines.
• Reviews assembly work for airworthiness certification.
• Observes and audits the airframe assembly team during bonds, takes pictures, tracks time, and ensures real-time quality checks.
• Takes initiative and is proactive about inspection needs within Airframe Assembly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft assembly, mechanical assembly, and/or aircraft structures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proficiency in using precision instruments and hand tools for inspections.
• Familiarity with composite part fabrication and the ability to interpret work orders, blueprints, and specifications.
• Solid understanding of machines and tools, including their design, operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Proficiency in using air-powered hand tools and related equipment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and methods to optimize manufacturing and distribution efficiency.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.

Desired Qualifications

• Five plus years' experience with aircraft composite assembly, mechanical assembly, or aircraft structures.
• Experience with tech data, aircraft drawings, and manufacturing work instructions to perform inspections.
• Familiar with paste/secondary bonded structure.
• A&P and mechanical experience a plus.

Pay

The target base pay for this position is $30–$39/hour. Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off.
• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.