Flight Test & Aviation Ops Communications Strategist II

Fortis Industries, Inc. DBA - LTS, Inc.; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Productions (PCI-P) is seeking a Communication Strategist II to support NASA Armstrong's Flight Test & Aircraft Operations Center of Excellence. The role delivers operational communications for aircraft capabilities, research flights, developmental programs, and airborne science missions.

The candidate will provide surge capacity for high-visibility missions, media engagement, and contingency communications, working closely with pilots, engineers, and operations staff to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to convey technical content to the public clearly.
• Experience with media relations and enterprise-level communications.
• Familiarity with NASA communications standards and clearance processes.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Armstrong's communications and aircraft operations and NASA HQ.
• Ensure flight test products align with enterprise messaging and clearance processes.
• Support cross-center flight project coordination and messaging.
• Provide story development, media support, and on-site communications during flights.
• Support surge and contingency communications for high-visibility missions.

Skills

Writing skills

Public affairs

Media engagement

NASA communications

Aviation ops knowledge

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Job description

PCI Productions (PCI-P) is seeking a Communication Strategist II to support NASA Armstrong's Flight Test & Aircraft Operations Center of Excellence. The role delivers operational communications for aircraft capabilities, research flights, developmental programs, and airborne science missions.

The candidate will provide surge capacity for high-visibility missions, media engagement, and contingency communications, working closely with pilots, engineers, and operations staff to ensure accurate