Regulatory and Safety Associate (Drone Services)

Skyports Limited, London, England, United Kingdom – Information Technology

About this position:

• 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. The business is divided into two key areas:

• Skyports Drone Services – uses drones to streamline logistics, capture data, and enhance operational efficiency, focusing on rural deliveries, surveying, surveillance, and maritime services.
• Skyports Infrastructure – designs, builds, owns, and operates 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) – support the Regulatory & Safety Manager in the submission and ongoing approval of all global regulatory applications in Skyports Tier 1 target markets and adding new Uncrewed Drone Systems to the ever-expanding Skyports fleet.
• Safety Management (secondary focus) – 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 ingrained 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:

• Recently graduated and/or 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.