Spaceflight Test Pilot: Lead Commercial Spaceflight Ops

Virgin Galactic; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 260,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is recruiting pilots to support flight test programs and commercial spaceflights from Spaceport America, NM. Successful applicants will perform test flights, manage flight planning, and support mission control while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Based in New Mexico, you will work with engineering, maintenance and customer teams to advance VG's sub-orbital spaceflight service and future vehicles, with competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an SETP-recognized test pilot school with extensive post-graduate test program experience.
• Degree in a relevant technical field required; FAA Class 1 medical.
• Current FAA Commercial pilot license and related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Test flying VG Spaceflight System vehicles and other aircraft.
• Conduct flight planning activities and mission control support.
• Develop training assets and document vehicle operations.
• Support safety, engineering, maintenance, commercial and marketing teams.

Skills

Test pilot experience

Flight hours 2,500+

Excellent communication

Team player

Flight planning

Education

SETP-recognized test pilot school

Degree in technical field

FAA Class 1 medical

FAA Commercial pilot license

Job description

Virgin Galactic is recruiting pilots to support flight test programs and commercial spaceflights from Spaceport America, NM. Successful applicants will perform test flights, manage flight planning, and support mission control while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Based in New Mexico, you will work with engineering, maintenance and customer teams to advance VG's sub-orbital spaceflight service and future vehicles, with competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits.