Joby Receives FAA Approval for Part 141 Flight Academy
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has achieved two significant regulatory milestones: receiving an FAA Part 141 certificate for its flight academy and acceptance into the FAA Part 5 Voluntary Safety Management System (SMS) for air operations. The Part 141 certificate will enable Joby to provide streamlined pilot training and develop a qualified pilot pipeline for its future commercial air taxi operations. The SMS acceptance demonstrates the company's commitment to safety protocols and comes years ahead of the FAA mandate deadline. Both achievements are essential requirements for launching Joby's planned air taxi service, which will operate aircraft designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds up to 200 mph.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) ha raggiunto due importanti traguardi normativi: ha ottenuto un certificato FAA Parte 141 per la sua accademia di volo e è stata accettata nel Sistema di Gestione della Sicurezza Volontario FAA Parte 5 (SMS) per le operazioni aeree. Il certificato Parte 141 permetterà a Joby di fornire una formazione pilota semplificata e di sviluppare un percorso di piloti qualificati per le sue future operazioni di taxi aereo commerciale. L'accettazione del SMS dimostra l'impegno dell'azienda nei protocolli di sicurezza e arriva anni prima della scadenza fissata dall'FAA. Entrambi i traguardi sono requisiti fondamentali per il lancio del servizio di taxi aereo annunciato da Joby, che opererà aerei progettati per trasportare un pilota e quattro passeggeri a velocità pari a 200 mph.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) ha logrado dos hitos regulatorios significativos: ha recibido un certificado FAA Parte 141 para su academia de vuelo y ha sido aceptada en el Sistema de Gestión de Seguridad Voluntario FAA Parte 5 (SMS) para operaciones aéreas. El certificado Parte 141 permitirá a Joby ofrecer una formación de pilotos simplificada y desarrollar un pipeline de pilotos cualificados para sus futuras operaciones comerciales de taxi aéreo. La aceptación del SMS demuestra el compromiso de la empresa con los protocolos de seguridad y llega años antes de la fecha límite establecida por la FAA. Ambos logros son requisitos esenciales para el lanzamiento del servicio de taxi aéreo planeado por Joby, que operará aeronaves diseñadas para llevar un piloto y cuatro pasajeros a velocidades de hasta 200 mph.
조비 항공(Joby Aviation, NYSE:JOBY)는 두 가지 중요한 규제 이정표를 달성했습니다: 비행 아카데미를 위한 FAA 파트 141 인증서를 받았고, 항공 작전을 위한 FAA 파트 5 자율 안전 관리 시스템(SMS)에 수락되었습니다. 파트 141 인증서는 조비가 간소화된 조종사 교육을 제공하고 미래의 상업 항공 택시 운영을 위한 자격을 갖춘 조종사 파이프라인을 개발할 수 있게 해줍니다. SMS 수락은 회사의 안전 프로토콜에 대한 헌신을 보여주며 FAA의 의무 마감일보다 몇 년 이르게 이루어졌습니다. 이 두 가지 성과는 조비의 예정된 항공 택시 서비스 출시에 필수적인 요구 사항으로, 이 서비스는 한 명의 조종사와 네 명의 승객을 최대 200 mph의 속도로 운송하기 위해 설계된 항공기를 운영할 것입니다.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) a atteint deux étapes réglementaires importantes : l'obtention d'un certificat FAA Partie 141 pour son école de pilotage et l'acceptation dans le Système de Gestion de la Sécurité Volontaire FAA Partie 5 (SMS) pour les opérations aériennes. Le certificat Partie 141 permettra à Joby d'offrir une formation de pilote simplifiée et de développer un vivier de pilotes qualifiés pour ses futures opérations commerciales de taxi aérien. L'acceptation du SMS démontre l'engagement de l'entreprise envers les protocoles de sécurité et intervient des années avant la date limite imposée par la FAA. Ces deux réussites sont des conditions essentielles pour le lancement du service de taxi aérien prévu par Joby, qui exploitera des aéronefs conçus pour transporter un pilote et quatre passagers à des vitesses pouvant atteindre 200 mph.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) hat zwei bedeutende regulatorische Meilensteine erreicht: den Erhalt eines FAA Part 141 Zertifikats für die Flugschule und die Akzeptanz in das FAA Part 5 Freiwillige Sicherheitsmanagementsystem (SMS) für Luftbetrieb. Das Part 141 Zertifikat ermöglicht es Joby, eine vereinfachte Pilotenausbildung anzubieten und eine qualifizierte Pipeline von Piloten für seine zukünftigen kommerziellen Lufttaxi-Operationen zu entwickeln. Die Akzeptanz des SMS zeigt das Engagement des Unternehmens für Sicherheitsprotokolle und erfolgt Jahre vor der Frist der FAA. Beide Erfolge sind entscheidende Anforderungen für den Start des geplanten Lufttaxidienstes von Joby, der Flugzeuge betreiben wird, die einen Piloten und vier Passagiere mit Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 200 mph transportieren können.
- Obtained FAA Part 141 certification for flight academy, enabling efficient pilot training pipeline
- Received early FAA acceptance for Safety Management System, ahead of mandate deadline
- Completed two key regulatory requirements for commercial operations launch
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The FAA Part 141 certification and Part 5 SMS acceptance mark significant operational milestones for Joby Aviation. The Part 141 certification enables Joby to establish a structured pilot training program, important for scaling their future air taxi operations efficiently. This addresses a potential bottleneck in their commercialization strategy - ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified pilots.
The SMS acceptance demonstrates regulatory compliance well ahead of mandated deadlines, positioning Joby as an industry leader in safety protocols. These achievements are essential components of Joby's operational infrastructure and represent tangible progress toward commercial launch. The company's comprehensive approach to safety management across aircraft, manufacturing, operations and training indicates strong operational preparedness.
These regulatory approvals strengthen Joby's competitive position in the emerging eVTOL market. The early establishment of a pilot training program provides a strategic advantage, potentially creating barriers to entry for competitors who will also need qualified pilots. The proactive approach to safety compliance reduces regulatory risks and enhances stakeholder confidence.
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- 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 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.
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