Junior Regulatory Specialist

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed