Junior Regulatory Specialist

Windracers Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Windracers Ltd. is seeking a Junior Regulatory professional to support regulatory submissions, airspace planning and risk management for a range of UAV operations.

The role focuses on ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance and enabling VLOS and BVLOS activities across varied jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or early-career aviation professional with interest in the regulatory side of unmanned aviation, strong communication skills and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree-level or equivalent experience in aviation, regulations or safety
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to travel abroad
• Ability to obtain vetting and security clearance

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with local, regional, and international regulations related to drone operations
• Help develop strategies to ensure regulatory compliance across operations
• Assist in regulatory applications and documentation for operations
• Support the development of airspace structures using GIS
• Track processing of regulatory applications
• Coordinate with flight operations for future deployments
• Assist with safety investigations and risk management as directed by the Safety Manager
• Adhere to company policies and guidelines, prioritising safety

Skills

Regulatory frameworks

Aviation technologies

Drone knowledge

Education

Aviation regulations/safety degree or equivalent

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Sitting within the Regulations & Safety team, this role is primarily responsible for supporting the development of airspace change requests, operational safety cases, SORA, and other regulatory submissions on behalf of the Windracers Group. The key function of this role is to ensure the continued regulatory compliance of Windracers and to enable future VLOS and BVLOS operations within a variety of regulatory environments for a range of use‑cases. Additional functions within the role would include assisting the Safety Manager with elements of Safety Investigations.

This is a Junior Regulatory Role that would suit a recent graduate or other junior aviation professional with limited experience interested in moving into the regulatory side of the Uncrewed Aviation Industry.

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with local, regional, and international regulations, guidelines and standards related to Open & Specific category drone operations
• Help develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
• Support the development of regulatory applications and documentation to support operations
• Support the development of airspace structures including the use of GIS software
• Help track and monitor the processing of regulatory applications
• Coordinate with the flight operations team to plan for future operations
• Provide support with safety investigations and risk management as directed by the Safety Manager
• Other responsibilities as agreed with your Manger
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the company expected behaviours and values
• Work in accordance with company policies, procedures and guidelines
• Act in a safe manner and in support of our Health & Safety and Aviation Safety agenda

Skills/Knowledge

• Awareness of local and international regulatory frameworks such as UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947, CAP1616, SORA, and FAA Pt 107 regs.
• Strong interest in aviation technologies
• Familiarity with drone technology, operations, and the current regulatory landscape

Personal / Behavioural Qualities / What We’re Looking for:

• Excellent communicator with ability to listen, explain, influence and negotiate.
• Resourceful, Engaged, Solution Oriented
• Agile / Adaptable to change, with excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrates a respectful, inclusive, professional manner in accordance with the company expected behaviours and values.
• Works in accordance with company policies, procedures and guidelines, prioritising safety in every operation.
• Effective Team worker, fostering a unified team committed to shared success and mutual support.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills, to travel, and to support global UAV operations.

Preferred Skills and/or Knowledge

• Experience with mapping and/or GIS software
• Familiar with Microsoft & Google office suites.

Qualification Requirements

• Degree-level (or experience to match) within aviation, regulations or safety
• Right to work within the UK
• Ability to travel abroad to EU and non-EU territories
• Vetting and security clearance (as required by role, location or client)

Other

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the company. The job description may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.