Aviation Compliance Lead

The role

The Aviation Compliance Lead serves as the responsible lead for Skydio-held aviation authorizations and operational approvals. This person will partner with regulatory, flight operations, training, and program stakeholders to standardize processes and ensure operational compliance.

What you will do

• Serve as the responsible lead for Skydio-held aviation authorizations and operational approvals.
• Manage FAA drone registrations, product compliance documents, waiver tracking, and other regulatory recordkeeping.
• Maintain and continuously improve Skydio’s operations manual and aviation-related policies and procedures.
• Support pilot certification tracking, safety training programs, and compliance briefings.
• Partner closely with regulatory, and operational leaders to ensure consistent adherence across programs.
• Develop and deliver internal compliance and safety enablement content.
• Support customer compliance inquiries and contribute to Regulatory Services engagements.

Required qualifications

• Experience in aviation compliance, regulatory operations, safety management, or a related aviation field.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA UAS regulations and approval frameworks.
• Experience managing aviation documentation systems, manuals, and compliance recordkeeping.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale structured processes in a growing, operationally complex environment.
• Strong written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across regulatory, operational, and training teams.
• Comfort operating in a high-visibility environment where regulatory expectations are evolving.
• B.A. or B.S. degree required

Nice to have

• aviation, engineering, or related field degree
• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged

Benefits

• equity in the form of stock options
• comprehensive benefits packages
• group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time
• sick leave
• holiday pay
• 401K savings plan
• Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles

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.