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.
OverviewAre you ready to play a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation? Joby is seeking a Safety Training Specialist (Contract) to champion and elevate our safety training programs. A high-performing 6-12 month candidate will be considered for a full time role. As a driving force behind standardizing, documenting, and supporting training activities across multiple safety functions, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our teams are equipped with the skills and knowledge to safely build, maintain, and operate the future of air transportation. The Safety Training Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety training programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a safe working environment.
Responsibilities- Ensure that safety training content, processes, and procedures are in compliance with published training standards (internal and external)
Ensure that team members are current and compliant with safety training requirements
Manage migration/usage of training technology and record-keeping systems
Coordinate the development of safety training curricula based on existing compliance regulations, 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 safety training programs.
Support the development of engaging instructional materials to be delivered both online and in person
Coordinate and monitor enrollment, schedules, costs, and equipment for safety training
Continuously assess the effectiveness of safety training programs and make recommendations to address evolving industry requirements and feedback from trainees.
Support the design and delivery of safety-specific onboarding and new-hire training
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Instructional Design, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR equivalent practical experience
- Experience executing or developing manufacturing work instructions (MWIs), SOPs, or technical documentation
Experience designing, implementing, enhancing, and/or delivering safety training programs in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and guide individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill levels
Effective organizational skills to manage training schedules, materials, records, and documentation
Experience managing successful projects from inception to completion
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and/or other training software
Strong instructional and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and in an engaging manner
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with strong stakeholder management skills and comfort building processes
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Education, Instructional Design, or related field, and/or safety training certifications (e.g., OSHA 30, OSHA Authorized Trainer, CSP)
- Experience in aerospace, aviation, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, with familiarity in FAA, OSHA, or similar regulatory frameworks
- Experience with instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, or similar) and e-learning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Captivate, etc.)
- Experience implementing or migrating content within specific LMS platforms, along with data analysis skills to track training effectiveness and compliance metrics
This is a temporary role, anticipated to last 6-12 months. The target base pay for this position is $41-$65/hr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Instructional Design, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience executing or developing manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures, or technical documentation
- Experience designing, implementing, enhancing, or delivering safety training programs in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to mentor and guide individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill levels
- Strong organizational skills for managing training schedules, materials, records, and documentation
- Experience managing projects from inception to completion
- Familiarity with learning management systems or other training software
- Strong instructional and presentation skills, including ability to explain complex concepts clearly and engagingly
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment with strong stakeholder management and process-building skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Education, Instructional Design, or a related field, and/or safety training certifications such as OSHA 30, OSHA Authorized Trainer, or CSP
- Experience in aerospace, aviation, or highly regulated manufacturing environments, with familiarity with FAA, OSHA, or similar regulatory frameworks
- Experience with instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM and e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate 360 or Captivate
- Experience implementing or migrating content within specific LMS platforms and analyzing training effectiveness and compliance metrics
Joby Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Joby Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Joby Aviation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing perks are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including free daily meals and access to an on-site gym. These amenities are portrayed as reducing day-to-day costs and friction, making the overall rewards feel richer for some roles and sites.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as comprehensive, including a 401(k) plan with a company match. Ownership-oriented savings options like an ESPP are also included alongside retirement benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is a prominent component of total rewards through RSUs and an ESPP, making upside potential a core part of compensation design. This structure is framed as especially attractive when equity is valued as part of overall pay competitiveness.
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What We Do
Joby is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. With up to 150 miles of range and the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way we move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight.
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