Opener is now Pivotal. 

Introducing the Helix, a first-of-its-kind light eVTOL and our first scalable production vehicle. Helix joins the BlackFly, Pivotal’s limited edition personal aircraft, flown by our trailblazing Early Access customers.

Designed for safety, simplicity, and sustainability — and equipped for vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) — both the Helix and the BlackFly allow everyday adventurers to experience the wonder of flight.

The future of aviation, with you at the controls. 

Come fly with us!

Aviation & Aerospace

Pivotal

Pivotal's headquarters in Palo Alto, United States

Ken Karklin

Kristina L. Menton

Soummya Datta

Jon Campagna

Julieanne Blenkhorn

This department focuses on designing, developing, and improving manufacturing processes and systems.

Manufacturing Engineering

The Engineering and Development team at Pivotal is responsible for designing, building, and testing innovative eVTOL aircraft, including the Helix and BlackFly. This multidisciplinary group of engineers—specializing in electrical, mechanical, software, and firmware engineering—collaborates to ensure safety, performance, and sustainability in aerial mobility solutions. They focus on integrating advanced technologies and conducting rigorous flight tests to deliver cutting-edge, user-friendly aviation experiences for adventurous customers.

Engineering and Development

This department focuses on providing instruction and training for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) pilots.

Flight Training

This department focuses on the development and implementation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for various applications.

Guidance and Navigation

This department ensures products meet quality standards through rigorous testing and evaluation processes.

Quality Assurance

This department focuses on designing, building, and maintaining software solutions.

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Manufacturing Engineering

Engineering and Development

Flight Training

Guidance and Navigation

Quality Assurance

Software Development

Offices

Pivotal

Org chart

Teams

Manufacturing Engineering

Engineering and Development

Flight Training

Guidance and Navigation

Quality Assurance

Software Development

Offices

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