Aviation Compliance Lead

Responsibilities

• 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 by helping develop operational approval requests and guiding customers through approval pathways.

Requirements

• 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; aviation, engineering, or related field preferred.

Compensation

• Annual base salary range: $150,000 - $212,000.
• Equity in the form of stock options.
• Comprehensive benefits: group health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, 401K savings plan.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.