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 Lead 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 certif

Department: Operations; Team: Policy & Regulatory Affairs