Aviation Compliance Lead

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions. ABOUT THE ROLE Skydio’s mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe through autonomous flight. We are seeking an Aviation Compliance Manager to join our Global Aviation Regulatory team. This role will serve as the responsible compliance lead for Skydio-held aviation authorizations and approvals. You will partner closely with regulatory, flight operations, training, and program stakeholders to standardize processes and ensure operational compliance at scale. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. Skydio is the largest American drone company whose products are used by thousands of organizations across critical infrastructure, public safety, energy utilities and many sectors. If you want to enable life-saving missions and join a rocket-ship company that is transforming drone technology, this is the job for you. HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT This is a hands-on, high-ownership role at the core of Skydio’s aviation safety and compliance culture, where you will: - 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. WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT - 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. - A B.A. or B.S. degree required; aviation, engineering, or related field preferred. COMPENSATION: - 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. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $212,000. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible t