09/29/2026
Workforce Partnerships in Action: Joby Aviation
High-tech manufacturing is creating new career opportunities right here in Monterey County.
Joby Aviation’s expanded 435,500-square-foot pilot production facility in Marina is designed to produce up to 24 aircraft each year, bringing new jobs and opportunities to the region. The company is currently recruiting for positions that include Composite Parts Technicians, Quality Inspectors, Equipment Technicians, and more.
Behind that growth are workforce partnerships helping local residents prepare for these careers. Monterey County Works, the Monterey County Workforce Development Board, and Monterey Bay DART are working with Joby to connect residents with training and hands-on experience.
Through a six-month Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship, more than 70 participants have completed training, with 90% moving into full-time positions at Joby. Monterey County Works has also placed more than 23 young adults in summer internships over the past three years, giving them an opportunity to shadow technicians and gain exposure to aerospace manufacturing and logistics.
This is workforce development in action: bringing employers, training partners, and local talent together to create pathways to growing careers.