Joby Aviation reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(148 total reviews)

JoeBen Bevirt

89% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Joby Aviation has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 148 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Joby Aviation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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148 reviews
1.0
Mar 14, 2026

Toxic Culture and Favoritism at Location 980

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The workload itself is manageable and the job can be straightforward.

Cons

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.

3.0
Feb 27, 2026

Great product but time for change in leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing people who work extremely hard and beautiful product.

Cons

Leadership needs to mature, startup behavior is impeding the company progress. Need strong business leadership vs current emotional entrepreneur leadership.

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