Joby Aviation

Technical Trainer

Joby Aviation$93K — $161K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional technical training experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in powertrain and electronics processes
  • Ability to conduct practical 'tabletop' walk-throughs and field validations
  • Strong delivery skills for leading in-person drills and simulations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to mentor diverse individuals
  • Experience managing successful projects from inception to completion

Responsibilities

  • Deliver new-hire onboarding training including safety and core knowledge
  • Teach fundamental skills like safety cable and solder training
  • Implement continuous improvement training initiatives
  • Coordinate with external vendors for technical training support
  • Ensure compliance with training standards and maintain training records
  • Develop technical training curricula based on SOPs and work instructions
  • Assess training effectiveness and address industry requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
  • Healthcare benefits and a 401(k) plan with a company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance and additional perks
Full Job Description
Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of aviation, to champion and elevate our aircraft manufacturing training programs? In this role, you will standardize and document critical training activities, ensuring our production teams possess the expertise required to build the next generation of air transportation. You will be responsible for preparing technicians for On-the-Job Training (OJT) through hands-on instruction, area-specific skill development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver new-hire onboarding training (e.g., core knowledge training, application/systems training, facility and safety orientation, etc.).

  • Deliver fundamental skills training (e.g., safety cable, torque driver, O-ring installation, IPC620 and IPC610 solder training, etc.).

  • Deliver continuous improvement applied training (e.g., 5S, standard work, built-in-quality, etc.).

  • Coordinate with external vendors to support technical training needs.

  • Ensure that technical training content, processes, and procedures are in compliance with published training standards.

  • Manage and maintain technical training records.

  • Support the development of technical training curricula based on existing work instructions, SOPs, and training content.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts, engineers, and production leaders, to incorporate practical, hands-on experiences into technical training programs.

  • Coordinate and manage costs and equipment for technician and quality inspector training.

  • Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations to address evolving industry requirements and feedback from trainees.

Required
  • 5+ years of professional technical training experience.

  • Bachelor27s degree or equivalent experience.

  • Proficiency in powertrain and electronics processes with the ability to define technical scopes, sequences, and critical tool requirements for complex tasks.

  • Ability to conduct practical "tabletop" walk-throughs and field validations to ensure technical accuracy and safety in real-world applications.

  • Strong delivery skills for leading in-person drills, technical simulations, and frontline coaching to ensure learner proficiency and task accuracy.

  • Strong instructional and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and in an engaging manner.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and guide individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.

  • Effective communication and organizational skills to manage training schedules, materials, records, and documentation.

  • Experience managing successful projects from inception to completion.

Desired
  • Bachelor27s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Training, Instructional Design, or a related field.

  • Demonstrated experience in technical writing, specifically drafting step-by-step procedural documentation.

  • Experience capturing and developing visual training aids, such as instructional photography and video, to supplement technical documentation.

  • Experience designing, implementing, enhancing, and delivering training programs in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment.

  • Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and/or other training software.

  • Experience designing standardized training systems.

  • Experience in aerospace, composites, or electronics manufacturing.

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $93,000 - $161,000/yr. 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.

About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation is an aerospace company that is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company's aircraft is designed to be quiet, efficient, and environmentally friendly, and is intended to provide a faster and more convenient mode of transportation for urban commuters. Joby Aviation was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The company has received funding from a variety of investors, including Toyota and JetBlue Technology Ventures.
Learn more about Joby Aviation
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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