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Skyports, a pioneering Superior Air Mobility company, is revolutionizing the electric air taxi industry by designing and operating landing infrastructure, while also leveraging drones for a broad spectrum of commercial applications.

Our company consists of two distinct entities.

The location where we leverage drone expertise to empower companies to refine their logistics, unlock crucial insights, and amplify operational efficiency. We excel in delivering innovative solutions across rural, delivery, survey, surveillance, and maritime industries.

As a pivotal stakeholder within the City Air Mobility landscape, we occupy a crucial role in crafting, building, owning, and managing vertiports that facilitate seamless takeoff and landing for eVTOL operators across global metropolitan areas.

As we stand at the threshold of a burgeoning industry, excitement and opportunity abound as we lead the charge as a pioneering, high-growth organization.

We’re seeking a highly skilled Regulatory Affairs Supervisor to join our rapidly growing regulatory team and support our Drone Companies division.

The primary objective of this role is to lead and oversee global regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate submission of all necessary filings and approvals. The position is extraordinarily different from acquiring authorisations from tier 1 (main) goal markets, including new Uncrewed Drone Techniques to the Skyports fleet, supporting the flight operations group with professional data to develop new routes and threat assessments, to securing airspace change processes involving the administration & interplay of aviation stakeholders who could also be affected by the proposed drone operation.

The role involves a mix of domestic and international travel, primarily across the UK and Europe.

In addition to the initial operation, the candidate may initially need to:

• Safe operational authorisations from nationwide aviation authorities to hold out drone supply and different kinds of drone operations, together with however not restricted to the UK, Europe & USA.
• To effectively manage and secure the necessary airspace volumes or entry into controlled airspace for our drone operations, we will implement a mission handling process that ensures the safe navigation and re-routing of our aerial vehicles in response to any changes in airspace configurations.
• Develop and nurture a wide range of relationships with various airspace users, aviation industry partners, and regulatory bodies impacted by Skyport’s activities, thereby fostering a collaborative environment that supports smooth operations.
• Obtain necessary permits from telecommunications regulatory bodies to utilize spectrum and cellular networks for aerial applications.
• Are permission authorities willing to grant exemptions for drones to carry hazardous materials?
• Consolidate and harmonize the periodic updates to diverse operational guidelines and regulatory documents governing drone activities across multiple geographic regions, ensuring uniformity and coherence.
• Manage the renewal processes for existing operational authorizations and various regulatory approvals.
• Explore the intricate regulatory landscapes governing goal markets across individual territories within the broader global context?
• Shape decisive, fact-driven replies and submissions that significantly impact regulatory decisions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory matters, encompassing mooted novel aviation standards as well as evolving prerequisites?
• Participate in drafting business agreements, facilitating financial arrangements, and pursuing opportunities for growth (in a suitable location).
• Ensure seamless compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks by advising the enterprise on all relevant matters, including proposed changes to aviation guidelines, requirements for growth and expansion, and ensuring ongoing conformity with existing regulations.
• Emphasize Signify’s Skyports presence at conferences and events, while also providing exhibits, primarily targeting regulatory stakeholders.
• Report back to our Head of Security & Regulatory Compliance primarily based within the UK.

The perfect particular person for this place could have the next expertise & attributes:

• An exceptionally driven individual with a natural inclination towards proactive problem-solving, who thrives in environments that demand innovative thinking, adaptability, and perseverance in overcoming complex challenges.
• A leader who assumes ownership of regulatory efforts, taking responsibility for their success or failure, while fostering a collaborative environment within the organization and beyond by working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in planning, leading, and managing complex initiatives and multiple concurrent workstreams across various enterprise capabilities, with the ability to navigate tight deadlines and competing priorities seamlessly.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills enable us to craft compelling documentation, foster robust networks, and establish meaningful relationships.
• Capacity to influence regulatory bodies, legislative authorities, and policy decision-makers.
• We dedicate meticulous attention to detail to ensure that our documentation consistently exceeds requirements, adheres to established guidelines and rules, and maintains exceptional standards of quality throughout.
• Capacity to swiftly comprehend intricate, technological nuances.
• Ability to rapidly develop a contingency plan; someone capable of formulating inquiries that may not have been considered, potentially uncovering innovative solutions as well.
• What drives a relentless pursuit of innovative solutions? A fervent enthusiasm for harnessing the potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies to revolutionize our everyday lives, propelling them seamlessly into the mainstream.
• Mastering uncertainty as a novel skillset, I acknowledge that no single individual possesses all the answers.
• Embodies a willingness to learn and adapt, readily embracing alternative approaches to acquire new skills and take on fresh responsibilities whenever opportunities arise.
• Embodies a safety-first strategy.
• Proven expertise gained while working in a comparable role within the UK or mainland Europe.
• Flexibility to journey.

• Why work for Skyports

We build our success on a foundation of trust and collaboration at Skyports. As a dynamic and ambitious enterprise, our goal is to empower our team members by creating an environment where they can thrive, be productive, and feel fully engaged in their work. Joining Our Team enables you to capitalize on our collective expertise.

• A good market aggressive wage
• Unbridled Escapes: Where Success Knows No Bounds.
• Statutory pension contributions
• The opportunity to collaborate with an organization committed to creating a more sustainable and compassionate environment for us all to thrive in.
• A powerful firm tradition.
• At the vanguard of cutting-edge research and innovation.