Aviation Regulatory Program Manager

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $122k - $155k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📋 Program Manager

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Skydio

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2014

🎖️ Defense

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

💰 $170M Series E - Skydio on 2024-11

Defense • Manufacturing • Logistics

Skydio is a manufacturer of autonomous drone systems that combine advanced onboard artificial intelligence, sensors, and cloud software to automate flight for inspection, security, public safety, and mapping missions. Its product family (including the X10, X10D, R10, docking stations, and software such as Skydio Autonomy and DFR Command) is designed for rapid situational awareness, automated inspections, site security, and Drone-as-First-Responder deployments for government, utilities, and enterprise customers. Skydio delivers integrated hardware, software, and services to enable safer, faster, and more autonomous operations in challenging environments.

📋 Description

• Develop, submit, and defend aviation regulatory operational approval requests, waivers, exemptions, and declarations • Guide customers and partners pursuing advanced regulatory projects • Develop and maintain scalable systems to track and oversee regulatory project implementation • Translate emerging regulations into clear internal guidance and actionable plans • Support product demonstrations and technical validation events with flight testing and solutions engineering teams • Advise customer support, product management, and engineering teams on compliant, safe, and scalable product use • Liaise with the FAA and global civil aviation authorities during regulatory reviews, audits, and compliance discussions • Represent Skydio in standards development, industry bodies, and consensus forums

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, public policy, or a related field, or equivalent experience • Experience navigating regulatory frameworks for unmanned aircraft operations • Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly and persuasively • Experience collaborating cross-functionally in fast-paced, high-growth environments • Strong ownership and ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment • Passion for aviation and autonomy • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to travel to client sites and attend technical validation events, including international travel, as required • Manned and unmanned aviation experience is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary • Equity in the form of stock options • Comprehensive benefits package • Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles • Company group health insurance plans • Paid vacation time • Sick leave • Holiday pay • 401K savings plan