Our client, an innovative organisation within the aerospace and uncrewed aviation sector, is seeking a Junior Regulatory Specialist to join its Regulations & Safety team on a permanent basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or junior aviation professional to develop a career in regulatory compliance for unmanned aircraft operations, supporting future VLOS and BVLOS activities across a range of use cases and regulatory environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor local, regional and international regulations, guidelines and standards relating to Open and Specific category drone operations
- Support the development of airspace change requests, operational safety cases, SORA assessments and other regulatory submissions
- Help develop and implement strategies to maintain regulatory compliance across uncrewed aviation operations
- Assist with the preparation of regulatory applications and supporting documentation
- Support the development of airspace structures, including the use of mapping and GIS software
- Track and monitor the progress of regulatory applications and related actions
- Coordinate with the Flight Operations team when planning future VLOS and BVLOS operations
- Provide support for safety investigations and risk management activities under the direction of the Safety Manager
- Work in accordance with company policies, procedures, safety standards and aviation safety requirements
Job Requirements:
- Degree-level qualification, or equivalent experience, in aviation, regulation, safety or a related discipline
- Awareness of relevant regulatory frameworks, including UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947, CAP1616, SORA and FAA Part 107 regulations
- Familiarity with drone technology, uncrewed aircraft operations and the evolving regulatory landscape
- Strong interest in aviation technology and the future of uncrewed aviation
- Experience with mapping or GIS software would be advantageous
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, explain, influence and negotiate effectively
- Strong organisational skills, adaptability and a resourceful, solution-oriented approach
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to work collaboratively with regulatory, safety and flight operations teams
- Willingness to learn and develop new regulatory and technical skills
- Ability to travel internationally to EU and non-EU territories
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to complete vetting and security clearance where required by the role, location or client
- Commitment to maintaining a respectful, inclusive and professional working environment
- Demonstrable commitment to health and safety, aviation safety and shared team success
If you are interested in developing a career in aerospace regulation and contributing to the safe expansion of uncrewed aviation operations, apply now to join our client's Regulations & Safety team.
