Joby Aviation reviews

Classic mismanagement and poor communication between teams. The company has grown so fast that there is a distinct lack of cohesiveness. Middle management is extremely invested in making themselves and their own IPTs look successful to upper management, to the detriment of cross-IPT collaboration and ultimately the product. Priorities are confusing, unclear, and conflicting. No one really seems to have a clue what the big picture schedule is other than "certify the damn aircraft". You are unlikely to get any real help or feedback from management if you are struggling. They will show you the door without warning rather than implement any form of PIP. Joby is racing head first to the edge of a cliff on a rocket fueled by $100mil+ quarterly spending. I hope they succeed, but I'm not holding my breath. Such is life in the cutthroat tech startup world.

Location 980 has one of the most toxic cultures I have experienced. Management shows strong favoritism toward employees who are friends, relatives, or personally connected to them outside of work. Those individuals often avoid accountability for behaviors such as spending excessive time on their phones, leaving the line early, or socializing during work hours. Meanwhile, employees who work hard or speak up about fairness often feel targeted or pushed out. Training is poorly managed, and opportunities are sometimes given to underqualified individuals. Communication on the floor can also be challenging when conversations happen in languages others do not understand. Supervisors are sometimes not present in the department but still claim to know what is happening. There are also situations where technicians wait for QC inspections while QC staff socialize instead of prioritizing work. Bonuses and recognition appear tied more to favoritism than performance, and HR seems more focused on protecting management rather than supporting employees.