The New Mexico Spaceport Authority just announced two new positions at Spaceport America.

Flight Control Specialist: The purpose of this position is to provide safe, secure and efficient air and space traffic services to spaceport customers.  Provide guidance to the movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers following established procedures and policies.  Authorize and control commercial space flights according to government and agency regulations.  Assist in writing and maintaining range operations and flight safety plans.  Prepare mission reports and analyses.

Aerospace Engineer: The purpose of this position is to perform flight safety assessments of space vehicles and launch systems.  Monitor commercial space launches and re-entries.  Monitor operation of launch and re-entry sites.  Participate in launch readiness reviews. Coordinate spaceport activities with the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation and with the US Army White Sands Missile Range.  Ensure compliance with International Trading in Arms Regulations.  Assist with preparation and maintenance of spaceport policies and procedures.

Both of these positions, along with future positions with NMSA, will be posted on the State of New Mexico’s NEOGOV portal and on the Spaceport America Employment website this month. Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes electronically through either website