Kirsten Whittingham

Kirsten Whittingham has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Kirsten currently holds the position of VP, Revenue Operations at Axiom Space, where they are responsible for overseeing program management efforts for private missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and managing the business relationship with commercial launch providers like SpaceX. Prior to this role, Kirsten worked as the Director of Revenue Operations at Axiom Space, where they led program management efforts for private missions to the ISS and managed contracts for human spaceflight.

Before joining Axiom Space, Kirsten worked at Pratt & Whitney, where they held multiple positions of increasing responsibility. As the Director of F100 Sustainment Program Management, they oversaw sustainment operations for the F100 afterburning turbofan engine for the USAF and foreign military clients. Kirsten also served as the Associate Director of F100 Sustainment Program Management in the Asia region, where they managed country program managers and field service representatives and negotiated significant contracts with international air forces. Kirsten's earlier role at Pratt & Whitney was as the F100 Sustainment Program Manager for Singapore, where they oversaw technical support and maintenance for F100 engines used by the Republic of Singapore air force.

Prior to their time at Pratt & Whitney, Kirsten worked at Cirrus Design Corporation as a Project Manager and Deputy Program Manager. In this role, they led the design and certification of the SF50 business jet and was responsible for various aspects of the project, including engineering, sales, marketing, and facility renovation.

Kirsten also has experience in the aerospace industry as a NASA Flight Controller. Kirsten held this role at Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group and Barrios Technology, LTD, where they provided support for NASA missions.

Additionally, Kirsten worked as a Project Manager at Aerospace Testing Alliance, where they managed projects.

Overall, Kirsten Whittingham's work experience showcases their expertise in program management, operations, and leadership roles in the space and aerospace industries.

Kirsten Whittingham completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2004.