Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Skydio is a leading U.S. drone company specializing in autonomous flight technology for critical infrastructure, public safety, energy utilities, and other sectors. The Aviation Regulatory Program Manager will execute regulatory strategies to secure and sustain operational approvals for advanced autonomous drone operations in the U.S. and globally. The role involves managing regulatory submissions, advising customers and internal teams, coordinating technical validation events, and engaging with aviation authorities and industry bodies.
Responsibilities
- Develop, submit, and defend aviation regulatory operational approval requests, waivers, exemptions, and declarations that enable safe and scalable drone operations
- Be a trusted resource and guide for our customers and partners pursuing advanced regulatory projects
- Develop and maintain scalable systems to track and oversee the implementation of regulatory projects
- Translate emerging regulations into clear internal guidance and actionable plans
- Support key product demonstrations and technical validation events in coordination with the flight testing and solutions engineering teams
- Provide regulatory advice to the customer support, product management, and engineering teams to ensure the compliant, safe, and scalable use of Skydio’s hardware and software products
- Serve as a point of contact with civil aviation authorities (FAA and global regulators), representing Skydio in regulatory reviews, audits, and compliance discussions
- Contribute to standards development and represent Skydio in industry bodies and consensus forums
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in aviation, engineering, public policy, or a related field or equivalent experience
- Passion for aviation, autonomy, and creating solutions that drive real impact
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly and persuasively to both regulators and internal teams
- History of collaborating cross-functionally in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Strong sense of ownership and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with competing demands on your time
- Obsessive focus on customer success
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complicated topics--such as autonomy--to regulators and partners
- Ability to travel to client sites and attend technical validation events, as required (including international)
- Having both manned and unmanned aviation experience is a plus
- Experience navigating regulatory frameworks for unmanned aircraft operations (U.S. and international is a plus)
Benefits
- Equity in the form of stock options
- Comprehensive benefits packages
- Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans
- Paid vacation time
- Sick leave
- Holiday pay
- 401K savings plan
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