Flight Operations Directorate - Code O
Mission Statement
The Flight Operations Directorate manages and technically directs all Dryden flight operations and flight support activities required to accomplish Center objectives. The Flight Operations Directorate serves the Center, other NASA installations, the DOD, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other NASA Headquarters-approved users. The Directorate provides support in all areas of flight operations in a safe and efficient manner.
Overview
NASA Dryden’s Flight Operations Directorate achieves safe and successful flight and ground operations by providing:
- Aircraft system design and maintenance
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE) design and maintenance
- Data systems design and maintenance
- Flight and range scheduling
- Ground test/pre-flight and in-flight procedures
- Highly trained flight crews
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Opportunities Afforded Partners
Provides flight operations and support activities to conduct aerospace flight research and technology integration, space exploration concepts, airborne remote sensing and science missions, and operations of the Space Shuttle.
Points of Contact
Lawrence R. Davis
Director for Flight Operations
661.276.2204
Lawrence.R.Davis@nasa.gov
Michael P. Thomson
Deputy Director for Flight Operations
661.276.3097
Michael.P.Thomson@nasa.gov
Mariaelena A. Nichols
Flight Operations Business Analyst
661.276.3099
Mariaelena.A.Nichols@nasa.gov
For Industry Inquiries
661-276-3100
Ask.DFRC@dfrc.nasa.gov
