Non Type Rated Captains Virgin Galactic US

Skills:

Must be a US citizen or US person – compliant with ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)
A current FAA commercial (or equivalent) pilot license and FAA Class 1 medical
Degree level qualification in a relevant technical field
Graduate of an SETP-recognized test pilot school full (one year) course
At least 2½ years post-graduate test pilot school flight test experience
A diverse flying background with a minimum of 3,000 hours flying to include experience of: 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
Operational experience of an aerospace aviation project or business
Excellent, current knowledge on a diverse range of aerospace matters
Ability to communicate aviation knowledge and safety related information simply, succinctly and clearly
Previous responsibility for authorizing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and efficient operation
Be a proven team player
Preference will be given to those with experience of:
- Spaceflight
- Commercial flight operations and customer interaction experience
- Flight instruction
For otherwise exceptional candidates, some of the above criteria may be reduced.