Travis Basinger

Travis Basinger is an experienced aerospace and engineering professional currently serving as Head of Program at Rocket Factory Augsburg since September 2024. Prior to this role, Travis held several positions at Firefly Aerospace, including Program Manager for the Medium Launch Vehicle, where significant achievements included securing over $24 million in milestone awards within the first year. Extensive expertise encompasses program management, risk management, and cross-functional team coordination, with a strong background in the full product life cycle, design, procurement, and testing of launch vehicles. Previous experience also includes roles at Fluor Corporation, focusing on project engineering and piping design, alongside hands-on experience in agricultural operations at Basinger Farms. Travis holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University.