Safety Coordinator; Temporary

Safety Coordinator (Temporary Full-Time)

Location:

US-NY-New York

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, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA.

With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

BLADE is a rapidly growing global air mobility platform utilizing a technology-powered, asset-light model with unrivaled brand recognition. Blade is focused on efforts to assist the aviation industry in order to accelerate its transition from conventional aircraft to quieter, cleaner eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take‑off and Landing) aircraft, expand new air mobility routes, grow our network of captive passenger infrastructure, and continue to develop our consumer‑to‑cockpit technology stacks.

Joby Aviation is seeking an Aviation Safety Coordinator to support BLADE Aviation Mobility safety programs and conduct audits for our helicopter, seaplane, and jet operators. Partnering with the Safety team, Operations leadership, and operators, this role will support audits and day‑to‑day safety matters across our contracted networks. This position ensures that Blade’s operations remain at the forefront of aviation safety and regulatory compliance.

This is a temporary, full‑time position with the potential of moving to permanent after 6 months.

• Serve as a liaison between the Safety team, Operations leadership, and operators to coordinate safety initiatives and risk mitigation efforts.
• Support annual and follow‑up safety audits of contracted operators, documenting findings and preparing audit reports.
• Support safety data analysis.
• Support ground operations safety training and audits of BLADE operations.
• Assist in monitoring contractor compliance with FAA regulatory requirements and corporate safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Safety, Aviation Management, Aerospace, or related field, or equivalent operational experience.
• 2 years of practical working experience in aviation safety or quality.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 135 preferred).
• Ability to travel to operators throughout the BLADE network.

• Experience with operator Safety Management Systems (SMS). Experience supporting helicopter or seaplane operations.
• 2 years of aviation safety auditing experience for operators.
• Familiarity with ARGUS, IS‑BAO, or aviation safety audit frameworks.
• Experience working with contracted aviation operators.

This is a temporary role, anticipated to last up to 6 months with the potential to go full‑time. The target base pay for this position is $76,800–$115,000/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.

Joby is an equal opportunity employer.