Joby Receives FAA Approval for Part 141 Flight Academy

By: Joby Aviation, Inc. via Business Wire

December 03, 2024 at 06:00 AM EST

Flight Academy will help to establish a pipeline of qualified pilots in advance of commercial operations
Joby was also accepted into the FAA Part 5 Voluntary Safety Management System (SMS) for Air Operations
Company completes two requirements to launch commercial operations

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has received a Part 141 certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) for its flight academy as well as FAA acceptance for its air operations voluntary Safety Management System (“SMS”) as established under Part 5.

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Joby received its Part 141 certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, enabling the company to deliver streamlined pilot training through its Flight Academy. Photo: Joby Aviation

The FAA Part 141 certificate enables the Joby Aviation Academy to deliver streamlined pilot training, enabling the Company to efficiently and economically develop a pipeline of qualified pilots in advance of commercial air taxi operations.

As Joby prepares to launch commercial service, future aviators will be able to enroll in Joby Aviation Academy's full complement of courses, which will include private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, and certified flight instructor, in preparation for a career at Joby or other air operators.

Bonny Simi, President of Operations at Joby, commented: “We’re pleased to be ticking two more items off our operations checklist as we continue to lead the industry towards commercialization of electric air taxis. As a former airline pilot, I’m particularly looking forward to seeing our Flight Academy grow in both courses and students in the coming years as we offer highly competitive prices and strong training curricula that position graduates for success in the industry.”

Joby is also advancing its safety culture by receiving acceptance from the FAA for its Part 5 air operations voluntary Safety Management System. While Part 135 operators have several years to comply with the FAA SMS mandate, Joby’s Part 135 operation achieved the milestone years ahead of the deadline. This SMS requirement for air taxi operators involves developing clear safety policies and procedures as well as a culture that prioritizes safety and encourages team members to report safety concerns.

“We are also building a strong safety foundation for our planned operations with the FAA acceptance of our Safety Management System governing air operations under our Part 135 operation, Joby Elevate,” Simi added.

The Part 141 certificate and Part 5 air operations SMS are requirements for Joby to launch its planned air taxi service, as presented by the Company in June 2024 during a presentation titled “Pre-Flight Checklist: An Introduction to Joby Air Taxi Operations.”

Joby’s Part 5 air operations SMS is part of the Company’s Enterprise SMS currently being developed, which will cover the aircraft, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and flight training, facilitating the exchange of information to continuously improve the safety of Joby’s aircraft and operations.

The Joby electric air taxi is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph, offering high-speed mobility with a fraction of the noise produced by helicopters and zero operating emissions.

About Joby

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi which it intends to operate as part of a fast, quiet, and convenient service in cities around the world. To learn more, visit www.jobyaviation.com.

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