Brett Mather
About Brett Mather
Brett Mather is a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Joby Aviation, specializing in software and test infrastructure. With a background in aerospace engineering and extensive experience in flight testing, he has held various roles in the military and aerospace sectors.
Work at Joby Aviation
Brett Mather currently serves as a Senior Flight Test Engineer, Software & Test Infrastructure at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for developing and integrating software tools for flight test process management and real-time data monitoring. He manages a team of 12 Flight Test Engineers, showcasing his leadership capabilities. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Lead Flight Test Engineer at Joby Aviation from 2020 to 2022, contributing to the company's innovative projects in the aerospace sector.
Education and Expertise
Brett Mather holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. His academic background has equipped him with expertise in aerodynamics and flight physics, which he applies in vehicle design analysis, design, and testing throughout various development stages.
Background in Flight Testing
Brett Mather has extensive experience in flight testing, having worked in various capacities within the field. He served as a Flight Test Engineer and Test Conductor in the United States Air Force from 2010 to 2012. He also worked at Gulfstream Aerospace as an Experimental Flight Test Engineer from 2013 to 2020. His role at the Florida Army National Guard as an HH-60M Blackhawk Pilot and MEDEVAC Section Leader from 2013 to 2019 further solidified his practical experience in aviation.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before joining Joby Aviation, Brett Mather held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He was a Physics Lab Instructor at Eagle Flight Research Center - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2007 and later served as a Lead Flight Test Engineer at the same institution from 2008 to 2009. His early career included internships and tutoring roles, such as his time at NASA as part of the Undergraduate Student Research Program in 2006 and as an AP Math and Science Tutor in 2012.
Military and Leadership Experience
Brett Mather has a significant military background, having served in the Florida Army National Guard as an HH-60M Blackhawk Pilot and MEDEVAC Section Leader from 2013 to 2019. His leadership skills are evident in his current role at Joby Aviation, where he manages a team of Flight Test Engineers. Additionally, his service as a Flight Test Software Engineer in the US Air Force Reserve since 2019 further demonstrates his commitment to aviation and engineering.