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Flight Operations Jobs in California

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El Segundo, CA5 days ago

$175,000–$200,000 Per Year

You will play a pivotal role in shaping software strategy across spacecraft platforms including LEO, MEO, GEO, and responsive space architectures, working closely with systems, avionics, GNC, mission operations, and cybersecurity teams. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

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Long Beach, CA5 days ago

$200,000–$250,000 Per Year

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Palmdale, CA11 days ago

$130,000–$185,000 Per Year

JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges. Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and minimum 3 years of related test conduct experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related Test Conductor experience.

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Edwards AFB, California3 days ago

$94,203–$130,000 Per Year

Completion of technical training and at least 10 years of related experience; or an associate degree and 7 years of related experience; or a related bachelor's degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) and 4 years of related experience; or a related Master's degree and 2 years of related experience. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

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Edwards AFB, California3 days ago

$80,000–$100,000 Per Year

Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. Operational Scheduling: Efficiently schedule aircraft, spacecraft, airspace, radio frequencies, mission control rooms, simulators, labs, and other assets for the Test Pilot School, balancing high demand and limited availability.

Ridgecrest, CA11 days ago

$70,310–$85,000 Per Year

Install, maintain, fabricate, assemble, test, operate, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade and optimize complex instrumentation / avionics systems and subsystems, both large- and small-scale. Training or experience with instrumentation systems, video and data recording/telemetry, MIL-STD-1553, and related data-bus and digital recorders.

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Edwards AFB, California3 days ago

$130,124–$140,000 Per Year

Completion of technical training and at least 20 years of related experience; or an associate's degree and 16 years of related experience; or a related bachelor's degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics) and 14 years of related experience; or a related master's degree and 10 years of related experience. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

San Francisco, CA30+ days ago

$70,000–$80,000

Coordination: Work closely with other departments (e.g., maintenance, ground operations) to ensure seamless flight operations and address any operational issues. The Flight Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of flight operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Thermal, CA4 days ago

Coulson Aviation is looking for a highly organized and driven Flight Operations Administrative Assistant to help keep our flight operations running safely, efficiently, and by the book. This on-site role is based in Thermal, California and sits at the center of everything-connecting flight crews, leadership, maintenance, training, and safety.

Seal Beach, CA30+ days ago

$119,850–$162,150 Per Year

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. As part of the Flight Operations – Customer Support team you will manage complex work in a fast paced and multifaceted environment and have the opportunity to work with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver world class support to our airline customers and the flying public.

Seal Beach, CA30+ days ago

$98,600–$133,400 Per Year

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

$117,800–$155,000 Per Year

Lead pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) and buy-offs for regional equipment and processes, including autoclaves, ovens, pressure vessels and air receivers, CNC/gantry systems, dust collection, compressed air/vacuum systems, and refrigeration/chiller systems. This role owns day-to-day implementation of Archer's Safety and Environmental Services programs in the region, with a focus on high-hazard equipment (autoclaves, pressure vessels, ovens, CNC machining, dust collection, compressors, chillers) and aircraft/ground operations.

San Jose, California30+ days ago

Ensure that food, beverages, blankets, reading materials, emergency equipment, and other supplies are on board and sufficient for the trip and number of passengers. Solairus crewmembers are paid $50,000 to $500,000 based on geographic area, experience, equipment type/aircraft, job duties, training, and the assigned account.

San Jose, California30+ days ago

Long Beach, CA30+ days ago

$110,000–$160,000 Per Year

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Edwards Air Force Base, CA30+ days ago

The successful candidate will lead test conduct through coordination of flight test operations with the various functions and support groups in the organization (Flight Operations; Flight Test Operations; Instrumentation & Data Systems - Test Software & Telemetry, System Design & Development, System Design, Installation Design, and Operations; Fabrication and Assembly). Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.

Edwards, California30+ days ago

Working alongside NASA, AFRCpartners, aircraft technicians, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will play a key role in solving complex challenges and advancing technologies that shape the future of flight. Responsibilities: As a NASA Flight Instrumentation and Systems Integration Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will support the design, integration, testing, and operation of aircraft instrumentation and mission systems for advanced flight research programs.

Bakersfield, CA30+ days ago

$25–$35 Per Hour

California Aeronautical University (CAU) is seeking qualified aviation professionals to serve as Non‑Flight Academic Aviation Instructors within our FAA Part 141 university degree programs. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality academic instruction in non‑flight aviation coursework to students pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$113,000–$195,800 Per Year

Overview: The Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving the successful delivery of instrumentation and flight test systems used in experimental and certification flight test campaigns. Drive alignment across design engineers, flight test engineers, data analysts, and certification engineers to ensure flight test systems meet program, company, regulatory, and safety requirements for installation on experimental or type-certificated aircraft.

Redondo Beach, CA30+ days ago

$150,000–$200,000 Per Year

This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Build and maintain flight dynamics tools used daily by Space Ops (orbital propagation, targeting, orbital determination, covariance analysis, maneuver reconstruction) .

Redondo Beach, CA30+ days ago

$120,000–$180,000 Per Year

This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. You will work closely with avionics engineers, GNC engineers, propulsion engineers, and other cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-reliability, high-performance software for in-space transportation.

Merced, CA30+ days ago

$20–$30

Working closely with engineering, operations, and safety teams, you'll turn prototypes into proven aircraft, translating flight data into insights that accelerate Grid's path to certification and deployment. Prepare Grid Aero's Lifter-Lite autonomous fixed wing aircraft for ground and flight testing, including listing/review of blocking tasks.

Marina, California20 days ago

$22–$31 Per Hour
Intern

This role requires a willingness to learn and develop a range of knowledge and skills that include developing flight test plans and reports for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing in a ground control station environment, test data analysis, flight test simulator development, and all other tasks related to development and certification flight test activities. Support the flight test team in a range of technical and administrative roles, including flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs and post-flight analysis .

Long Beach, CA12 days ago

$100,000–$135,000 Per Year
Full-time

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Develop and analyze launch vehicle and spacecraft trajectories, including ascent, orbit insertion, and orbital maneuvers Perform orbital propagation, rendezvous planning, and station-keeping analysis for spacecraft operations Support mission design including launch window analysis, delta-V budgets, and contingency planning Interface with flight software and GNC teams to validate and optimize guidance profiles Generate and deliver trajectory data products and flight dynamics support for mission readiness reviews Contribute to development of in-house simulation tools and flight dynamics infrastructure Support real-time mission operations including anomaly response and post-launch data analysis YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Space Systems, or Software Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering or Applied Physics degree. FLIGHT DYNAMICS ENGINEER II As a Flight Dynamics Engineer II based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, you will perform tracking, navigation, maneuver, trajectory planning, and collision avoidance design and operations for Earth orbiting, lunar, and interplanetary missions as part of a dynamic team with subject matter experts from Systems, Ground Software, Electrical, Avionics, Flight Software, Thermal, Propulsion, and GNC engineering disciplines.

Concord, California30+ days ago

$97,000–$167,000 Per Year

Overview: Joby Aviation’s Flight Research team is looking for a Test Pilot to operate research and development crewed and UAS platforms, with the primary focus of the Cessna Caravan program. Company Overview: Joby Flight Research designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach.

Concord, California30 days ago

Remote

$121,500–$206,100 Per Year

Drawing on past experience operating aircraft manned aircraft or Group 5 UAS in the national airspace, the role will fulfill pilot command duties in support of flight test operations in the National Airspace System. Joining a small, fast moving team this position will support additional responsibilities and tasks such as hands on work with the aircraft and ground support equipment, upholding strong safety culture, and support pre and post test activities with engineers.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$48–$62 Per Hour

This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skills that include the basics of airframe and powerplant maintenance on composite airframes to advanced electro-mechanical devices and high voltage electrical systems. Company Overview: 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.

Oceanside, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Work involves replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and specialize in engine repair.

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

$32–$34 Per Hour

As a member of our multidisciplinary space imaging systems design team, the Flight Assembly Technician is responsible for high-level assembly of prototype and spaceflight electronics under the direction of the Production Manager, utilizing applicable preferred certifications and technical expertise to run production equipment. Malin Space Science Systems (MSSS) is a private technology company that designs, develops and operates space camera systems for government and commercial aerospace customers and provides services in spacecraft instrument operations and space science research.

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

$28–$31 Per Hour

Malin Space Science Systems (MSSS) is a private technology company that designs, develops and operates space camera systems for government and commercial aerospace customers and provides services in spacecraft instrument operations and space science research. As a member of our multidisciplinary space imaging systems design team, the Flight Assembly Technician is responsible for high-level assembly of prototype and spaceflight electronics under the direction of Production Supervisor or Production Management.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$113,400–$190,600 Per Year

You will lead the planning and coordination of all transportation logistics for flight demonstrations and early commercial flight operations, encompassing vendor choice and contracting, the initial cross-border movement of Joby’s aircraft and equipment, as well as the retrograde of assets back to the U.S. or to the next operational location. Overview: Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate International Operations Logistics Manager to join our Commercial Operations team as Joby conducts flight operations across numerous domestic and international markets.

San Luis Obispo, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing. The Flight Test Operator II role is a hybrid of technical maintenance and active flight operations, where you will support the entire lifecycle of experimental aircraft—from the initial assembly and programming of Group I-III vehicles to the execution of critical flight missions.

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

$32–$34 Per Hour

San Diego, CA30+ days ago

$28–$31 Per Hour

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Marina, California3 days ago

$114,300–$196,200 Per Year

Overview: Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate pilot and project manager to join our commercial operations team with a focus on flying for our certificated 14 CFR Part 135 entity as well as driving the development, planning, and execution of air taxi operations in domestic and international markets. Support all aspects of safe and successful eVTOL flight demonstrations including: aircraft certificate of airworthiness, frequency / spectrum allocation, flight test, pilot and engineer staffing plan, concept of operations, logistics, insurance matters, and other supporting requirements .

Long Beach, CA30+ days ago

$95,000–$135,000 Per Year

As a Flight Dynamics Engineer I/II based out of our headquarters in Long Beach, CA, you will perform tracking, navigation, maneuver, trajectory planning, and collision avoidance design and operations for Earth orbiting, lunar, and interplanetary missions as part of a dynamic team with subject matter experts from Systems, Ground Software, Electrical, Avionics, Flight Software, Thermal, Propulsion, and GNC engineering disciplines. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$164,900–$226,700 Per Year

Company Overview: 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. 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.

Santa Cruz, California30+ days ago

$186,200–$297,300 Per Year

This role sits at the intersection of simulation, embedded software, and hardware, and is responsible for building and operating a high-fidelity integration and verification platform that forms the backbone of system-level test infrastructure. Overview: Joby’s Flight Research group is seeking a highly capable Integrated Systems Test Lead to own system-level verification for new aircraft programs.

Mission Viejo, CA30+ days ago

Contractor

The Flight Test Instrumentation Engineering Contractor shall provide engineering services for flight test Instrumentation planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, process development, design and layout of test article instrumentation, test support services, review of milestone products, coordination and support with FAR Part 23 certification. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency, firm or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search.

Sacramento, California13 days ago

Responsible for knowledge and use of equipment, including but not limited to the computer, printers, 911 equipment, recording devices, telephones, and other equipment as assigned by superiors. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$173,700–$219,000 Per Year

Utilizing a wide range of knowledge and skill you'll be intimately involved in day-to-day operation such as developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and analyzing test data. Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$154,600–$206,100 Per Year

This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and test data analysis. Responsibilities include development of flight test methods for our new and novel eVTOL aircraft, flight test planning, flight test readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, real-time data monitoring, and post-flight reporting.

San Luis Obispo, CA30+ days ago

$95,000–$135,000 Per Year
Full-time

The Flight Test Engineer is energetic in participating in projects to draw out test requirements early, ensuring test complexity is understood up front, and that testing objectives can be met by the allotted equipment and time. The Flight Test Engineer also works closely with personnel providing support to customers and operators, providing their expertise to diagnose and resolve issues in the field.

Irvine, CA7 days ago

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$188,000–$242,000 Per Year

This role presents a unique opportunity to lead a highly talented team of flight test engineers while utilizing a wide range of knowledge and skill, including developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and analyzing test data. Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis.

Marina, California30+ days ago

$107,400–$174,049 Per Year

This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes developing detailed flight test plans for experimental CTOL/VTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and test data analysis. Perform flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution and perform post flight data analysis.

San Luis Obispo, CA11 days ago

$150,000–$190,000 Per Year
Full-time

SUMMARYThe Lead Flight Test Engineer works with engineers and other functions to ensure component, subsystem, and system/aircraft tests are well planned and well executed. They are energetic in participating in projects to draw out test requirements early, ensuring test complexity is understood up front, and that testing objectives can be met by the allotted equipment and time.

Redondo Beach, CA17 days ago

$120,000–$180,000 Per Year

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Evaluate mission and vehicle risks throughout development, integration, test, and flight operations; drive mitigation strategies across multidisciplinary engineering teams .

Marina, California30+ days ago

$171,200–$234,300 Per Year

Overview: Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Lead to lead our Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) & Ground Control Station teams. Company Overview: 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.

San Leandro, CA17 days ago

Led by experienced aerospace and technology operators and backed by leading venture investors, we solve hard operational problems at the intersection of autonomy, resilient logistics, and scalable air mobility. We move quickly, operate with urgency, and build systems designed for real-world deployment where small teams own meaningful problems end-to-end.

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