NASA Armstrong Supports Employee Incentive Flights

Crew chief, David Leiva, prepares NASA pilot Jim Less and Mike Frederick, aerospace engineer and researcher, for an employee incentive flight in an F/A-18 aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman established the ride‑along program to recognize and reward workforce members for their dedication to advancing the agency’s priorities.

Crew chief, David Leiva, prepares NASA pilot Jim Less and Mike Frederick, aerospace engineer and researcher, for an employee incentive flight in an F/A-18 aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman established the ride‑along program to recognize and reward workforce members for their dedication to advancing the agency’s priorities.

Photographer NASA/Jim Ross
Location AFRC
Administrator Jared IsaacmanF A-18Armstrong Flight Research CenterAFRCEdwards Air Force Baseflight researchCaliforniaemployee incentive flights