Aerial Systems Regulatory & Operations Lead

Strativ Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Pension and paid leave

Training and professional development budget

Equipment provided

Hybrid working with travel as required

Job summary

An aerospace company in the UK seeks a candidate to bridge engineering and operations within uncrewed aircraft operations. This pivotal role requires translating regulatory constraints into actionable engineering requirements and ensuring safe operational design. The ideal applicant will have substantial experience in safety-critical environments, particularly with Operational Authorisations. Competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and growth potential to a Regional Operations Director are offered. Perfect for those who thrive at the intersection of compliance and operational innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation or UAS, specifically with BVLOS approvals.
• Ability to understand and apply SORA or similar risk methods.
• Experience interfacing with engineering teams for coherent operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operational and regulatory customer for engineering teams.
• Translate operational and regulatory constraints into engineering requirements.
• Work directly with the aviation authority to secure operational approvals.

Skills

Operational Authorisations

Safety case development in aviation

Requirements and verification in safety-critical environments

Job description

An aerospace company in the UK seeks a candidate to bridge engineering and operations within uncrewed aircraft operations. This pivotal role requires translating regulatory constraints into actionable engineering requirements and ensuring safe operational design. The ideal applicant will have substantial experience in safety-critical environments, particularly with Operational Authorisations. Competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and growth potential to a Regional Operations Director are offered. Perfect for those who thrive at the intersection of compliance and operational innovation.