FAA Regulatory Compliance Manager
BRINC Drones
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Prepare, submit, and manage FAA regulatory authorizations, waivers, and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations
- Serve as a regulatory subject matter resource for internal teams and public safety partners navigating the FAA authorization processes
- Proactively engage with public safety partners to understand their needs, provide timely service, and address any issues or concerns maintaining strong relationships during the regulatory approval lifecycle.
- Track and manage submission pipelines, managing multiple projects, ensuring deadlines, follow-ups, and regulatory milestones are met
- Identify regulatory challenges and develop creative problem-solving strategies to support successful approvals
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving FAA regulations, policies, and authorization pathways relevant to public safety aviation operations
- Work closely with BRINC’s Project Management & Customer Success teams
- Collaborate with Engineering and Product Teams to ensure aircraft capabilities, software features, and operational procedures align with FAA regulatory frameworks
Requirements
- Exceptional Communication & Organizational Skills
- Excellent technical writing and regulatory documentation skills
- Proactive and results-oriented work ethic
- Ability to manage many projects simultaneously
- Experience preparing FAA waiver applications or Certificates of Authorization (COAs) utilizing DroneZone, CAPS, etc.
- Knowledge of Google Earth mapping functionality or similar software
- Knowledge of Google Office Automation suite
- Ability to independently book and manage all aspects of travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries
- Live within 1.5 hours of a major airport
- Preferred Skills:
- 107 sUAS Certification
- Technical Proficiency in Drone Hardware and Software
- Direct Experience with filing Public Safety Agency FAA Waivers & DFR Programs
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
- 401K plan
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
- Flexible work environment
- Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
- Free parking (Seattle office)
- Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
FAA regulatory authorizationswaiversregulatory documentationFAA waiver applicationsCertificates of Authorization (COAs)DroneZoneCAPStechnical proficiency in drone hardwaretechnical proficiency in drone software
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsproactive work ethicresults-orientedproject managementproblem-solvingrelationship management
Certifications
107 sUAS Certification