Aviation Regulatory Program Manager

The role

You will execute regulatory strategy to secure and sustain operational approvals for autonomous drone operations. You will develop and defend regulatory requests, guide customers, and represent the company with civil aviation authorities.

What you will do

• Develop, submit, and defend aviation regulatory operational approval requests, waivers, exemptions, and declarations
• Be a resource and guide for customers and partners pursuing regulatory projects
• Develop and maintain systems to track and oversee regulatory projects
• Translate emerging regulations into internal guidance and actionable plans
• Support product demonstrations and technical validation events
• Provide regulatory advice to customer support, product management, and engineering teams
• Serve as a point of contact with civil aviation authorities
• Contribute to standards development and represent Skydio in industry bodies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, public policy, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience navigating regulatory frameworks for unmanned aircraft operations
• Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly and persuasively
• History of collaborating cross-functionally in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Obsessive focus on customer success
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel to client sites and attend technical validation events, including international

Nice to have

• Having both manned and unmanned aviation experience
• U.S. and international regulatory experience

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Equity in the form of stock options
• Group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan
• Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles

Before you apply

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession.