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In‑House Corporate Pilot (On‑Call) – Remote, Texas

In‑House Corporate Pilot (On‑Call) – Remote, Texas

SpaceX is recruiting an experienced in‑house pilot to operate a diverse fleet on domestic and international missions departing from local airports. This regular, on‑call role is based Remote – TX and requires proximity to Austin (AUS) for rapid launch of company flight operations.

  • Employer: SpaceX
  • Location: Remote — Texas (within 2–4 hours’ travel of AUS)
  • Employment: Full-time (Regular)
  • Schedule: On‑call; mission‑driven operations
  • Travel: Domestic and international
  • Minimum total time: 3,000 hours
  • Medical: Current First Class
  • Preferred type ratings: Boeing 737; Gulfstream G650 (500+ hrs in type)

✈️ The Mission

Join SpaceX Flight Operations and provide safe, efficient, and professional air transport for company passengers and mission requirements. You’ll exercise sound judgment, meticulous planning, and crisp execution across a variety of aircraft and destinations.

🧰 What You’ll Do

  • Fly various aircraft on domestic and international assignments from local airports.
  • Oversee aircraft ground servicing items—fuel, oil, oxygen—per standard operating procedures.
  • Complete flight planning, performance calculations, and weight-and-balance for every assignment.
  • Conduct passenger briefings in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
  • Use the Threats, Plans, and Considerations (TPC) briefing methodology to mitigate operational risks.
  • Maintain a current First Class medical certificate and company currency requirements.

🌟 What You’ll Bring

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • At least 3,000 hours of total flight time.
  • Current First Class medical certificate.
  • Residence within 2–4 hours’ travel of AUS and the ability to work on an on‑call basis.
  • Current passport and ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
  • Meets U.S. export regulations as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Preferred qualifications

  • Boeing 737 type rating and/or Gulfstream G650 type rating.
  • 500+ hours in type (B737 and/or G650).

🧭 Where You’ll Work

  • Base of operations: Remote — Texas; must live within 2–4 hours of Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
  • Operations include domestic and international travel; departures may originate from local airports.
  • On‑call availability is required to support dynamic mission timelines.

🔐 Compliance & Eligibility

  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for access to Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
  • Compliance with U.S. export control regulations as outlined above is required.

📨 Ready to launch?

Bring your precision, professionalism, and mission-first mindset to SpaceX. Apply now to join a high-performance flight team supporting pivotal company operations worldwide.

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