Veteran Operations Leader Joins Firefly to Drive Production Scaling and Operational Excellence

Firefly Aerospace has appointed Ramon Sanchez as Chief Operating Officer, effective December 22. Sanchez joins from Boeing with over two decades of experience in production operations for commercial, civil, and national security programs. As COO, he will be responsible for day-to-day operations and ensuring Firefly continues to enhance safety, quality, and reliability in its launch vehicles, lunar landers, and spacecraft product lines. According to AeroTime, CEO Jason Kim emphasized Sanchez’s operational experience as a valuable asset for Firefly. The company recently completed its 1,000th test flight, marking a significant milestone on the path to FAA certification.