Regulatory and Safety Associate (Drone Services)

Location: London, Hybrid - 3 days a week in our London office, travel expected

Department: Regulations, Drone Services

Type: Full time, Permanent

About Us: Founded in 2018, Skyports is at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility revolution, developing and operating cutting‑edge infrastructure for electric air taxis and leveraging drone technology to transform business operations across industries. Our business is split into two key areas: Skyports Drone Services uses drones to streamline logistics, capture data, and enhance operational efficiency, with a focus on rural deliveries, surveying, surveillance, and maritime services. Skyports Infrastructure plays a vital role in the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem, designing, building, owning, and operating vertiports that enable eVTOL operators to take off and land in cities around the world.

The Role: We have an exciting new opportunity for a Regulatory & Safety Associate to join our expanding regulation/safety team, supporting the Drone Services side of the business. This role is split into two parts:

• Regulatory Affairs (primary focus)
• Safety Management (secondary focus)

This role will support the Regulatory & Safety Manager in the submission and ongoing approval of all global regulatory applications in Skyports Tier 1 (Primary) target markets and adding new Uncrewed Drone Systems to the ever‑expanding Skyports fleet. This role will support the Safety Manager to assess all safety occurrence reports (ORs) that come into our bespoke safety management system (SMS), investigate the occurrence and manage all cross departmental associated actions to the ORs natural conclusion. This process will closely follow that stated in Skyports Operations Manual, whilst always adhering to the National Aviation Authorities (NAA) rules & regulations. This will require close collaboration across all departments (flight operations, technology, commercial & PR). Throughout these responsibilities the ideal candidate will maintain & promote the just culture that is already engrained throughout the organisation. The role will be UK based whilst working across our operational environments in other countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Update all Operations Manual documentation as directed by the relevant Manager.
• Create and update risk assessments in line with regulatory approvals, including SORA.
• Support all project safety risk assessments where required.
• Create safety notice to pilots (NTP), as a result of Skyports Event Review Group (SERG).
• Support any ongoing airspace change process (ACP) by engaging and consulting with the Skyports Regulations department and affected stakeholders on the safety & operational issues of the proposed project, in compliance with any regulatory defined processes.
• Perform global audits in line with Skyports global audit program (ISO 9001 internal audit qualification will be provided for the successful candidate).
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned; reporting to the Head of Safety & Regulatory Compliance.

About You: We are looking for someone who has recently graduated and/or come from an aviation regulatory/safety background. Uncrewed flight experience would be an advantage. Highly proficient and experienced using Excel, PowerPoint & Word. Desirable: Experience using Confluence & Asana. Strong understanding of drone and aviation regulation (EU SORA, UK CAP722 & FAA Part 107). Understanding of a Safety Management System. Able to calmly & professionally chair safety meetings with subject matter experts across the company. Highly proficient at creating well‑structured Word & PowerPoint documents and presentations. Excellent communication skills are essential. You will be working in a team that moves fast and decisions need to be communicated efficiently, effectively and with direction. You will be given a lot of trust & responsibility from the get‑go.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in an innovative and growing industry.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.

How to Apply: If you're passionate about drone technology and keen to be part of a pioneering company that is changing the future of transportation, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you're a great fit for this role. Skyports is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.