Regulatory Lead, Operator

About the Role:

Wing is looking for an Regulatory Lead, Operator to join our Global Aviation Regulatory Team. This role is based remotely in the US and reports to the Global Aviation Regulatory Lead. You will be responsible for leading Wing’s regulatory strategy for the development, approval, and sustainment of our operational authorizations worldwide. Additionally, the Aviation Regulatory Lead will play a key role in the deployment of operator-facing system changes, evolving procedures and training, and expansion of operational capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of today’s uncrewed aircraft systems operational regulations in the US and around the globe along with emergent rulemaking that may impact Wing’s future operations. The successful candidate will utilize this knowledge and expertise to provide leadership for Wing’s future operator regulatory compliance strategy. This position will work closely with the flight operations teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations but also develop innovative approaches to support our drone delivery business case. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a passion for aviation and technology and are eager to learn and search for solutions in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development, submission, and defense of comprehensive Operating Safety Cases to secure operational authorizations (e.g., Air Operator Certificate for the US, Specific Category approvals in the UK and EU, etc.) and airspace access (e.g., BVLOS/airspace waivers, special flight authorizations) from aviation regulators worldwide.
• Collaborate closely with other key engineering and operational stakeholders in the deployment of operator-facing system changes, evolving procedures and training, and expansion of operational capabilities.
• Interface routinely with various stakeholders across the company to ensure that all stakeholders understand the evolving regulatory environment and its impact on Wing’s activities.
• Collaborate with other members of the aviation regulatory team supporting their respective functions for Wing’s operations around the world.
• Actively participate in the development of industry consensus standards related to the functional domain of expertise.
• Proactively stay up-to-date with evolving regulations related to the functional domain of expertise, while developing and proposing alternative approaches to enable the company’s innovative systems to keep on pioneering the drone delivery market.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, engineering,or a related field, or relevant technical experience. A Master’s degree in aviation, engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in aviation regulatory affairs, or a similar role, with a strong focus on air carrier operations (e.g. Part 135) or advanced UAS/drone operations.
• Proven track record of successfully securing and managing complex operational and airspace authorizations from major global aviation regulators (e.g., FAA Part 135, EASA/CASA/UK SORA, etc.).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, with the ability to articulate complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly to regulators and technical teams.
• Startup mentality, resourceful and resilient with the ability to get things done in dynamic circumstances.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally (as needed).