Aircraft Maintenance Software Manager

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Maintenance Software Manager, based in Marina, CA. This role reports to Joby’s Maintenance Manager and administers, optimizes and manages the maintenance software system to support workflows, data integrity, reporting and continuous improvement. The role will be responsible for managing the Maintenance organization’s software platforms, vendor performance, APIs and process creation for users.

• Manage all maintenance software programs and their interfaces.
• Ensure maintenance software programs and APIs are set up correctly for Joby Aviation's requirements.
• Manage and support vendor relationships and performance.
• Manage data tables and build required dashboards, reports and tracking tools.
• Identify and suggest areas of improvement.
• Develop user guides and training materials for all maintenance software programs.
• Continually monitor and manage the operation and accuracy of maintenance software.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance with maintenance operation software, coordinate with vendors for system upgrades and minimise system downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance software and the data contained within always meets or exceeds regulatory requirements.
• Support ad hoc requests from other departments pertaining to the maintenance software and their data.
• Perform software administrator duties including data entry, preparing reports and supporting other teams.
• Coordinate with organisational stakeholders to ensure proper establishment and leverage of maintenance software, including construction, processes, reports and training.
• Liaise with flight test engineers, test conductors/directors, pilots and design engineering teams to understand upcoming test requirements.
• Coordinate with supply chain, quality assurance and regulatory representatives.
• Maintain accurate aircraft status boards, logbooks and computerized maintenance tracking systems (e.g., IFS/Maintenix).
• Recommend process improvements for efficiency, management, reporting and sequencing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proven experience as an administration level user in IFS and/or other software platforms.
• A thorough understanding of aviation maintenance organisations, operations and regulations (i.e.: part 121, 135, 145).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years proven experience in a related field.
• Strong SQL skills for data transformation and modelling.
• Experience coordinating with and managing external vendors.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated.
• Collaborative team working skills.

• Master’s degree in computer science or a related field.

Compensation for this position is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay is $99,000 - $160,000 per year, 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.