About This Role
SpaceX is recruiting an in-house pilot for various aircraft, with opportunities to fly domestically and internationally from local airports. This regular position is listed as Remote - TX and requires candidates to live within 2–4 hours' travel of AUS and be available on call. The pilot handles aircraft servicing oversight, flight preparation, passenger briefings and operational risk briefings. Applicants need at least 3,000 hours of total flight time and a first class medical certificate; Boeing 737 and G650 type ratings and 500 or more hours in type are preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Fly various aircraft on domestic and international assignments from local airports.
- Ensure aircraft ground servicing items, including fuel, oil and oxygen, are monitored and completed according to standard operating procedures.
- Complete flight planning, performance calculations, and weight and balance tasks for every assignment.
- Conduct passenger briefings in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
- Use the Threats, Plans, and Considerations briefing methodology to conduct briefings and mitigate operational risks.
- Maintain a current first class medical certificate.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate, at least 3,000 hours of total flight time and a first class medical certificate.
- Preferred qualifications are a Boeing 737 type rating, a G650 type rating and at least 500 hours of time in type.
- Candidates must be within 2–4 hours' travel of AUS, be able to work on an on-call basis, hold a current passport and be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
- To meet U.S. export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident, a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
- Department of State.