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.

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, public policy, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Experience navigating regulatory frameworks for unmanned aircraft operations (U.S. and international is a plus).
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly and persuasively to both regulators and internal teams.
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).

Aviation Regulatory Program Manager

Key skills