Aviation Regulatory Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop, submit, and defend aviation regulatory operational approval requests, waivers, exemptions, and declarations for safe, scalable drone operations.
• Guide customers and partners pursuing advanced 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 with flight testing and solutions engineering teams.
• Advise customer support, product management, and engineering teams on compliant, safe, and scalable use of hardware and software products.
• Represent the company in regulatory reviews, audits, and compliance discussions with the FAA and global civil aviation authorities.
• Contribute to standards development and participate in industry bodies and consensus forums.
• Travel to client sites and technical validation events, including internationally, as required.

Requirements

• 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 to regulators and internal teams.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong ownership, prioritization, written communication, and oral communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Passion for aviation, autonomy, and impactful solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience with both manned and unmanned aviation.
• Experience with U.S. and international regulatory frameworks.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $122,000–$155,000.
• Equity in the form of stock options.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401(k) savings plan.
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible roles.