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NASA Seeks New Flight Directors

The U.S. space agency is opening applications for flight directors, a critical role in overseeing crewed space missions. This initiative aims to bolster American leadership in space exploration as NASA prepares for sustained lunar presence and future Mars missions.

The application period is open until Monday, October 12th. U.S. citizens can apply via USAJOBS. The selected flight directors will lead missions to the International Space Station, Artemis lunar missions, and future crewed missions to Mars.

Flight directors are responsible for guiding flight control teams, astronauts, and international partners in real-time mission execution and risk management. They collaborate with engineering, safety, and program teams to ensure operational plans align with spacecraft capabilities and mission objectives.

NASA is at an exciting juncture, supporting ISS operations while building the next era of human spaceflight with Artemis and Lunar Base missions, and preparing to go further than ever before. Ambitious goals require flight directors who are integration experts, capable of bringing diverse teams together.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science, or mathematics from an accredited institution. They also need extensive, progressively responsible professional experience, including critical decision-making in high-pressure, high-risk environments.

While many NASA flight directors have prior experience as flight controllers, this is not a requirement for application. NASA anticipates announcing selections by the end of the year.

New flight directors will undergo comprehensive training in flight control, spacecraft systems, operational leadership, and risk management.

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