Aviation Regulatory Lead

About OWA: 

One Way Aerospace is rebooting the arsenal of democracy by providing long-range, precision strike drones mass-produced in Ukraine. Are you interested in building a system that will save lives and restore the sovereignty of Ukraine?  

Ready to change the world?

About the Role:

As a member of One Way Aerospace’s Policy team, you will lead the regulatory affairs group setting One Way Aerospace’s aviation regulatory strategy and shaping issue agendas with aviation regulators.  You will help advise our internal teams on aviation policy and regulatory proposals and the implications it has on their work. In this role you will be responsible for leading One Way Aerospaces interactions with global aviation regulators, gaining regulatory approval of One Way Aerospace’s operations globally, providing input to One Way Aerospaces responses to regulatory and policy proposals related to drone delivery and UTM platforms, and representing One Way Aerospace before regulatory and industry bodies setting UAS regulatory frameworks.  This role requires great organizational skills, attention to detail, a proactive mindset, a get-things-done attitude, and excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates are great writers with a passion for aviation and technology and a technical background.

What You’ll Do:

• In close coordination with the Head of Global Policy and other members of One Way Aerospace’s leadership team, develop and implement One Way Aerospace’s aviation regulatory strategy for both delivery and UTM services 
• Gain regulatory approval for One Way Aerospace’s operations globally working closely with business, operations and engineering teams to understand their objectives and advocate for outcomes that will enable One Way Aerospace’s success
• Promote and advocate externally for key One Way Aerospace priorities in the aviation space
• Stay abreast and involved in the industry and regulatory movements, including:
  • Standards development (ASTM, IEEE, etc)
  • Technical requirements (Remote Identification, Detect and Avoid, Spectrum)
  • Future integration (with urban air mobility, autonomous ground vehicles, etc)
• Work closely with your colleagues on the  global policy team to ensure One Way Aerospace’s advocacy is closely aligned with aviation regulatory objectives

What You’ll Need:

• 10-15 years working with or in  a regulatory agency with expertise in aviation policy and regulation as well as an ability to grasp complex technical and policy issues
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience presenting in small and large forums, both public and private
• Team player with a sense of humor and the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing and sometimes stressful environment

Bonus:

• Technical degree
• Startup experience ideal, startup mentality a must, resourceful and resilient with the ability to get things done in dynamic and ambiguous circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to understand the business implications of public policy
• Experience working closely with and advising product or engineering teams
• Excellent personal, political, analytical and organizational skills

We value diversity at One Way Aerospace and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

One Way Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our sensibilities.