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True Anomaly

Flight Software Engineer III

Denver, CO · On-site

$115K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

YOUR MISSION As a Flight Software Engineer III at True Anomaly, you will gain experience at every ... on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and ...

Children's Hospital Colorado

Flight Nurse

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$40.26 - $60.39/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children ... CSH Flight Team, with some travel to the Centennial location. Status : Full-time, benefit eligible ...

Children's Hospital Colorado

Flight Nurse

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$40.26 - $60.39/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children ... CSH Flight Team, with some travel to the Centennial location. Status : Full-time, benefit eligible ...

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How much do flight following jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight following in Colorado is $29.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.53 and $30.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is flight following?

A Flight Following job involves monitoring aircraft movements, ensuring flight plans are followed, and providing real-time operational support to pilots and dispatchers. Flight Followers track weather conditions, air traffic, and any potential issues that could affect a flight’s safety and efficiency. They communicate with crews, coordinate with air traffic control, and help manage schedules to ensure safe and timely operations. This role is essential in airline, cargo, and charter operations to maintain situational awareness and respond to developing conditions quickly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in flight following, and why are they important?

To thrive in Flight Following, you need a strong understanding of aviation operations, flight planning, and weather analysis, typically backed by relevant education or industry certifications. Familiarity with flight tracking systems, dispatch software, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) is crucial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills help you collaborate with pilots and respond to dynamic situations. These abilities are critical for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations.

What are the typical challenges faced by flight following professionals on a daily basis?

Flight Following professionals often handle rapidly changing weather conditions, unplanned route deviations, and last-minute operational changes, all while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining clear communication with pilots and dispatchers. The ability to quickly assess risk and adapt plans is crucial, as is maintaining situational awareness over multiple flights simultaneously. Teamwork and collaboration with dispatch, maintenance, and flight crews are integral to resolving issues efficiently. These challenges make the role dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy fast-paced, detail-oriented work.

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Infographic showing various Flight Following job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Full Time, and 83% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $61,904 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer, Mission Operations

Katalyst Space Technologies

Broomfield, CO

$140K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

What You'll Do 

  • Provide Flight Dynamics and orbital mechanics subject matter expertise for mission operations Design and analyze spacecraft trajectories throughout mission lifecycle, with a focus on rendezvous proximity operations  
  • Support ground software and and mission operations teams to develop automation tools Develop, validate, and maintain flight dynamics tools and simulation environments  
  • Perform maneuver planning and delta-V optimization 
  • Analyze spaceraft navigation performance and state estimation accuracy 
  • Help create DRMs for proposals, presentations and other customer facing events. 

 What We're Looking For 

Required 

  • A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Space Systems, or Software Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering or Applied Physics degree 
  • The role requires 7+ years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics  
  • Proficiency in Python/C++ 
  • Technical knowledge of state estimation, navigation, maneuver, trajectory planning, and collision avoidance, orbit determination and operations 
  • Experience using STK, GMAT, Basalisk, or similar. 
  • Git version control, or an equivalent version control system. 
  • Experience supporting critical operations and working/ making decisions in high stress environments. 
  • Ability to collaborate with interdciplinary teams in fast paced environments 

Your Ideal Background 

Preferred  

  • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field 
  • Experience with rendezvous, proximity operations, docking, inspection, servicing, formation flying, or relative navigation mission design. 
  • Experience supporting real-time or near-real-time flight dynamics operations, including maneuver planning, pass preparation, state assessment, anomaly response, and operator decision support. 
  • Demonstrated ability to build internal engineering tools, automate analysis workflows, and convert complex astrodynamics problems into usable operational products. 

Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. 

Compensation and Benefits: Your base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The anticipated salary range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000 annually.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst. You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.

At Katalyst our work on projects involving the U.S. Department of Defense requires adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130, which requires compliance with U.S. export laws before allowing employees to perform certain positions. Currently, our available roles necessitate access to ITAR-controlled information, and as a result, Katalyst would have to ensure any non-US person is authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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