Wing

Regulatory Lead, Operator

Wing

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $134,000 - $259,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the development, submission, and defense of comprehensive Operating Safety Cases to secure operational authorizations (e.g., Air Operator Certificate for the US, Specific Category approvals in the UK and EU, etc.) and airspace access (e.g., BVLOS/airspace waivers, special flight authorizations) from aviation regulators worldwide.
  • Collaborate closely with other key engineering and operational stakeholders in the deployment of operator-facing system changes, evolving procedures and training, and expansion of operational capabilities.
  • Interface routinely with various stakeholders across the company to ensure that all stakeholders understand the evolving regulatory environment and its impact on Wing’s activities.
  • Collaborate with other members of the aviation regulatory team supporting their respective functions for Wing’s operations around the world.
  • Actively participate in the development of industry consensus standards related to the functional domain of expertise.
  • Proactively stay up-to-date with evolving regulations related to the functional domain of expertise, while developing and proposing alternative approaches to enable the company’s innovative systems to keep on pioneering the drone delivery market.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field, or relevant technical experience. A Master’s degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field is a plus.
  • Minimum 12+ years of experience in aviation regulatory affairs, or a similar role, with a strong focus on air carrier operations (e.g. Part 135) or advanced UAS/drone operations.
  • Proven track record of successfully securing and managing complex operational and airspace authorizations from major global aviation regulators (e.g., FAA Part 135, EASA/CASA/UK SORA, etc.).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, with the ability to articulate complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly to regulators and technical teams.
  • Startup mentality, resourceful and resilient with the ability to get things done in dynamic circumstances.
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally (as needed).
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Bonuses
  • Equity
  • Remote work options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
aviation regulatory affairsair carrier operationsUAS operationsoperational authorizationsairspace authorizationssafety case developmentregulatory compliancetechnical documentationrisk assessmentstandards development
Soft skills
communication skillscollaboration skillsproblem-solvingresourcefulnessresiliencecross-functional teamworkstakeholder engagementadaptabilityleadershipnegotiation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in aviationBachelor's degree in engineeringMaster's degree in aviationMaster's degree in engineering