Senior Space Flight Operations Planner

Virgin Galactic; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking an experienced Operations Specialist to coordinate schedule and execution for Space Flight System programs, including Spaceship and launch vehicles. You will lead cross-functional teams, integrate requirements, manage baselines, and collaborate with VG leadership to improve processes and performance in a fast-paced spaceflight program.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in aerospace, 10+ years in mission/operations, strong IT skills, and experience with scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or related operations field.
• 10+ years in mission operations, integrated operations planning, airspace management, airline/aviation operations, aerospace operations, or space operations.
• Working knowledge of aircraft and space systems and familiarity with relevant aerospace standards (FAA, FAA‑AST).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ground and flight-testing experience of new aviation/aerospace systems is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and PLM tools such as Primavera P6; CAD experience desirable.
• Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
• Ability to communicate in a timely, respectful manner

Responsibilities

• Manage and integrate work and processes for Space Flight System requirements into a master schedule.
• Establish and maintain plans that achieve program objectives and allocate resources.
• Collaborate with VG leadership to improve systems and operations for schedule execution.
• Ensure all customer product/servicing schedule requirements are met.
• Perform special studies to improve schedule efficiency and earned value.
• Coordinate with systems engineers on modifications into the master schedule.
• Work with team to achieve goals and complete tasks.

Skills

Ten plus years

Analytical thinking

Communications (verbal and written)

Aerospace operations knowledge

FAA standards familiarity

Strong IT skills (Excel)

PLM tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or related operations field

Tools

Primavera P6

CAD experience

PLM tools

Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking an experienced Operations Specialist to coordinate schedule and execution for Space Flight System programs, including Spaceship and launch vehicles. You will lead cross-functional teams, integrate requirements, manage baselines, and collaborate with VG leadership to improve processes and performance in a fast-paced spaceflight program.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in aerospace, 10+ years in mission/operations, strong IT skills, and experience with scheduling