Wright Electric careers

Wright Electric, Inc. (Wright) is a U.S.-based company located in the Albany, NY area developing the world’s first zero-emissions commercial aircraft. The company was founded in 2016 by a team of aerospace engineers, powertrain experts, and battery chemists. By focusing its resources on the technological and component challenges to electrification, Wright Electric is establishing the path towards a carbon-free aviation footprint. Wright works with airlines such as easyJet and VivaAerobus, and has development contracts with NASA, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E. Wright has been funded through Y Combinator, the Clean Energy Trust, venture funds, and family offices.

In November 2021, Wright announced the launch of the Wright Spirit, a 100 passenger zero-emissions retrofit of a BAe 146 aircraft, targeting Entry into Service in 2026. We made this announcement in conjunction with COP26, the world's largest climate conference.