Skydio

Aviation Regulatory Program Manager

Skydio

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Mateo • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $113,000 - $155,000 per year

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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).
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
regulatory operational approvalwaiversexemptionsdeclarationsregulatory frameworkstechnical validationstandards developmentcompliance discussionsproject managementsystem tracking
Soft Skills
communication skillspersuasive communicationinterpersonal skillsguidancecustomer supportcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityclarity in explanationtrustworthiness
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in aviationBachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in public policy