Accepted Into FAA Part 5 SMS For Air Operations

Joby Aviation announced it has been approved for an FAA Part 141 certificate for its flight training academy as well as its acceptance into the FAA Part 5 Voluntary Safety Management System (SMS).

With the Part 141 certificate the Joby Aviation Academy is able to deliver streamlined pilot training. This will enable the company to efficiently and economically develop its own pipeline of qualified pilots to crew its commercial air taxi operations.

The academy will offer future aviators the opportunity to enroll in the Academy’s full slate of courses including private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, and certified flight instructor. These will prepare graduates 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.”

By gaining acceptance into the Part 5 SMS, Joby advances its own safety culture well in advance of its planned Part 135 operations that require the SMS. The SMS for air taxi operators includes developing clear safety policies and procedures as well as a company culture that prioritizes safety and encourages employees to report safety concerns whether real or perceived.

Simi added, “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.

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