[redacted] is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced SpaceShips and launch vehicles. Its scale and profitability are being driven by next-generation vehicles capable of taking humans to space at an unprecedented frequency with an industry-leading cost structure.

Over the past decade, several trends have converged to invigorate the commercial space industry. Rapidly advancing technologies, decreasing costs, open and collaborative innovation models, and greater availability of capital have driven explosive growth in the market. The growth in private investment has led to a wave of new commercial space companies reinventing parts of the traditional space industry, including human spaceflight, satellites, payload delivery and methods of launch, in addition to unlocking entirely new potential market segments. In light of these trends, we believe the exploration of space and the cultivation and monetization of space-related capabilities creates immense potential for economic value and future growth, in addition to rapid innovation and life-changing personal experiences.

At [redacted], we believe we are at the center of these industry trends and well-positioned to advance them and capitalize on them by opening human spaceflight to a broader global population of dreamers and adventurers. To date, the market for commercial human spaceflight for private individuals is largely untapped. As of December 31, 2024, fewer than 800 people had flown to space. Overwhelmingly, these men and women have been government employees handpicked by space agencies such as NASA and trained over many years at significant expense. [redacted] is in the process of changing that. As of December 31, 2024, [redacted] had reservations for approximately 700 future astronauts

Each ticket purchased delivers a unique, human-first spaceflight journey designed around each individual to maximize the transformative power of space travel. [redacted] astronauts become part of a new space age, one in which leaving Earth’s atmosphere is an experience no longer reserved only for professional astronauts.

While our initial focus at [redacted] has been on human spaceflight for personal exploration and research, we believe our differentiated technology and unique capabilities can be leveraged to address numerous commercial and government opportunities in the commercial space industry. Our advanced space vehicles were first built with human space travel in mind, but their potential doesn’t stop there. Our pioneering technology and industry-leading talent are opening up a world of promise and possibility.

[redacted] Pilots

[redacted] (VG) is recruiting pilots to support the development and the flight test programs of its spaceflight vehicles, and to operate commercial spaceflights.

Successful applicants will be based at Spaceport America in New Mexico. Some work will also take place from time to time at other locations. The primary responsibilities are test flying and commercial pilot duties. Pilots will support the development and operation of the VG spaceflight system in accordance with government regulations and company policies and procedures, and operate the sub-orbital spaceflight service for VG Customer-Astronauts and Science-Research Payload customers.

Responsibilities

In addition to flight duties on the VG Spaceflight System vehicles and other aircraft, duties will also include flight planning activities, mission control support roles, the development of training assets, vehicle operations documentation, planning, testing and developing follow-on vehicles, recruitment, record keeping and training obligations, as well as supporting the safety, engineering, maintenance, commercial and marketing teams, and supporting customer hospitality and training.

Required Skills And Experience

• Graduate of an SETP-recognized test pilot school full (one year) course with extensive post-graduate test program experience.

• A diverse flying background with at least 2,500 hours flying experience to include: multi-engine aircraft with asymmetric thrust performance and handling considerations; high performance fast jet aircraft, and low lift-to-drag ratio glide experience (e.g. simulated flameout landings) in complex aircraft.

• FAA Class 1 or military medical.

• Degree level qualification in a relevant technical field.

• Proven successful team member.

• Excellent communication skills.

• The position is to be based in New Mexico.
  

Prefered Skills And Experience

• A minimum of 2½ years post-graduate test pilot school flight test experience.

• Operational experience of a commercial aerospace aviation project or business.

• Excellent and current knowledge of a diverse range of aerospace matters.

• A current FAA Commercial (or equivalent) pilot license.

• Ability to communicate aviation knowledge and safety related information simply, succinctly, and clearly.

• Previous responsibility for authorizing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.

• Previous experience in spaceflight.

• Commercial flight operations with customer interaction.
  

Some of the above desirable criteria may be reduced for otherwise exceptional candidates.

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $260,000.00–$278,750.00.