Aviation Regulatory Program Manager
Core
Develop and defend aviation regulatory approvals, waivers, and exemptions to enable safe, scalable autonomous drone operations in the U.S. and globally.
Role type
Senior Aviation Regulatory Program Manager
Builds
Regulatory pathways for autonomous drone systems used in critical infrastructure, public safety, and energy utilities
Domain
Aviation regulation + Autonomous drone technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Regulatory strategy, waiver/exemption management, stakeholder management with civil aviation authorities, cross-functional collaboration, technical communication, standards development
Preferred skills
Manned and unmanned aviation experience, international regulatory framework knowledge, travel to client sites
Technologies
FAA regulatory frameworks, global aviation regulations
Responsibilities
Develop and submit operational approval requests, waivers, and exemptions; serve as a trusted resource for customers on regulatory projects; maintain systems to track regulatory implementation; translate emerging regulations into internal guidance; support product demonstrations and technical validation events; provide compliance advice to product and engineering teams; represent the company in regulatory reviews and audits; contribute to industry standards development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic impact
