Aviation Compliance Lead

About the role

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The Aviation Compliance Manager will serve as the responsible compliance lead for Skydio-held aviation authorizations and operational approvals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the responsible lead for Skydio-held aviation authorizations and operational approvals.
• Manage FAA drone registrations, product compliance documents, waiver tracking, and other regulatory recordkeeping.
• Maintain and continuously improve Skydio’s operations manual and aviation-related policies and procedures.
• Support pilot certification tracking, safety training programs, and compliance briefings.
• Partner closely with regulatory, and operational leaders to ensure consistent adherence across programs.
• Develop and deliver internal compliance and safety enablement content.
• Support customer compliance inquiries and contribute to Regulatory Services engagements by helping develop operational approval requests and guiding customers through approval pathways.

Requirements

• Experience in aviation compliance, regulatory operations, safety management, or a related aviation field.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA UAS regulations and approval frameworks.
• Experience managing aviation documentation systems, manuals, and compliance recordkeeping.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale structured processes in a growing, operationally complex environment.
• Strong written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across regulatory, operational, and training teams.
• Comfort operating in a high-visibility environment where regulatory expectations are evolving.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree required; aviation, engineering, or related field preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria. Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $212,000.

Schedule

Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.