Junior Regulatory Specialist

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Junior Regulatory Specialist for a client in the aerospace and uncrewed aviation sector. The role sits in the Regulations & Safety team and offers a permanent position for recent graduates or junior aviation professionals aspiring to specialise in regulatory compliance for unmanned aircraft operations.

You will monitor UK and international drone rules, help prepare regulatory submissions, support SORA assessments, and assist with airspace planning using GIS

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent in aviation, regulation, safety
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks including UK/EU drone rules (e.g., UK Regulation 2019/947, CAP1616) and FAA Part 107
• Familiarity with drone technology and uncrewed aircraft operations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; ability to influence and negotiate
• Willingness to travel internationally and obtain required clearances

Responsibilities

• Monitor local, regional and international drone regulations and standards
• Help develop airspace change requests, safety cases and SORA assessments
• Assist in developing strategies to maintain regulatory compliance for unmanned operations
• Prepare regulatory applications and supporting documentation
• Support airspace structure development using mapping and GIS tools
• Track progress of regulatory applications and related actions
• Coordinate with Flight Operations for future VLOS/BVLOS operations
• Support safety investigations and risk management under the Safety Manager
• Adhere to company policies and aviation safety requirements

Skills

Regulatory awareness

Aviation knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation/regulation/safety

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office & Google Workspace

Job description

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