Aviation Compliance Lead
Core
Lead aviation compliance and regulatory approvals for Skydio's autonomous drone operations, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations and managing operational authorizations.
Role type
Senior IC aviation compliance manager
Builds
FAA authorizations, operational approvals, and compliance documentation for autonomous flight systems
Domain
Aviation regulation + autonomous drone technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FAA UAS regulations knowledge, aviation compliance management, regulatory recordkeeping, process scaling, safety management, written communication
Preferred skills
Engineering or aviation background, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
FAA regulatory frameworks, aviation documentation systems
Responsibilities
Manage FAA drone registrations and waiver tracking, maintain operations manuals and policies, support pilot certification and safety training, partner with operational leaders on compliance adherence, develop internal compliance content, assist customers with approval pathways
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
