Regulations Associate

NIF; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + discretionaryBON

Pension contribution match

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Private dental care

Employee assistance

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid work

Discounts via rewards platform

Job summary

TEKEVER UK seeks a Regulations Associate to join its Regulations & Safety team, helping maintain compliance with aviation regulatory frameworks and securing approvals for uncrewed aircraft systems. This junior role offers hands-on exposure to Safety Management Systems and regulatory processes in a defence aviation context.

You will monitor regulatory requirements, assist with SORA and Ofcom licence applications, and help update operations manuals.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in aviation, engineering, safety management or related discipline, or strong interest/experience in aviation safety/regulation.
• Basic knowledge of safety-management or regulatory concepts; exposure to CAA/MAA/ICAO frameworks desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT literacy, including MS Office.
• Organised, detail-focused and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and recording regulatory requirements (CAA, MAA, international frameworks).
• Support the preparation and submission of SORA applications for UAS operations.
• Assist with applying for Ofcom radio licences for operational communications and data links.
• Help prepare and maintain documentation supporting Operational Authorisations and approvals.
• Assist with updating flight operations manuals and checklists to reflect regulatory or equipment changes.
• Draft and issue crew change notifications to inform flight crew of changes.
• Maintain safety registers under supervision.
• Support hazard identification and basic risk assessments.
• Help administer the SMS database and records.
• Support incident/occurrence reporting through data capture and summaries.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Written and verbal comms

IT literacy

Education

Aviation safety/regulation degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges - from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments - whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future - TEKEVER is the place for you.

Mission:

The Regulations Associate supports TEKEVER UK's Regulations & Safety team in maintaining compliance with aviation regulatory frameworks and in securing the approvals needed to operate uncrewed air systems. This is a junior role for someone at the start of their aviation safety or regulatory career, offering hands‑on exposure to regulatory frameworks, Safety Management Systems and operational approvals in a defence aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and recording regulatory requirements, covering CAA, MAA and international frameworks.
• Support the preparation and submission of Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) applications for UAS operations.
• Support the preparation and submission of Ofcom radio licence applications for operational communications and data links.
• Help prepare and maintain documentation supporting Operational Authorisations and approvals.
• Assist with updating flight operations manuals and checklists to reflect regulatory, procedural or equipment changes.
• Help draft and issue 'Crew to See' notifications, ensuring flight crew are informed of relevant changes to procedures, equipment or regulations.
• Maintain safety registers under supervision.
• Support hazard identification and basic risk assessments.
• Help administer the Safety Management System (SMS) database and associated records.
• Support incident and occurrence reporting through data capture and preparation of draft summaries.

Candidate Profile

• Degree or equivalent in aviation, engineering, safety management or a related discipline, or strong interest/experience in aviation safety and regulation.
• Basic knowledge of safety-management or regulatory concepts; exposure to CAA, MAA or ICAO frameworks is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT literacy, including MS Office.
• Organised, detail-focused and willing to learn.

What we have to offer you:

• Highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension contribution match of up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover)
• Private Dental care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost skill sets
• Flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol
• Bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/