Skydio
Aviation Regulatory Program Manager
$122K–$155K
US Remote · Remote · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, public policy, or a related field or equivalent experience.
About the job
Executes aviation regulatory strategy to secure and sustain operational approvals for advanced autonomous drone operations in the U.S. and globally.
What you'll do
- Develop, submit, and defend regulatory approval requests, waivers, exemptions, and declarations; guide customers and partners through regulatory projects.
- Track regulatory projects, translate emerging regulations into internal guidance, and advise product, engineering, and customer support teams.
- Represent Skydio with aviation authorities and industry forums; support product demonstrations and technical validation events.
What they ask for
- Experience navigating regulatory frameworks for unmanned aircraft operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, public policy, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Clear, persuasive communication of technical and regulatory concepts to regulators and internal teams.
- Ability to travel to client sites and technical validation events, including internationally, as required.
Nice to have
- International unmanned aircraft regulatory experience; experience in both manned and unmanned aviation is a plus.
Pay
$122,000 - $155,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
FAA Part 107
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