UAS Certification & Airworthiness Engineer

Roboticsconnected; Trentino-Alto Adige; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real responsibilities from day one

Accommodation for first weeks

Accident insurance coverage

Meals provided at headquarters

Job summary

FlyingBasket is seeking an UAS Certification & Airworthiness Engineer to own certification, safety, and compliance across our drone platforms. You will work with engineering, operations, and authorities to ensure systems are safe and compliant for real-world deployment.

This hands-on role requires initiative, independence, and the ability to drive topics to completion, with English at least B2 and a valid EU work permit for Italy.

Qualifications

• Experience in certification, airworthiness, or aviation compliance specifically in the UAS / drone industry.
• Experience working with aviation authorities (e.g. EASA or national authorities).
• Structured, hands-on working style with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take ownership and operate independently.
• English minimum at B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Own certification and airworthiness activities across FlyingBasket platforms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations and internal standards.
• Review and approve documentation related to design, operations, and certification.
• Support from a regulatory and safety perspective; Interface with EASA, national authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Represent FlyingBasket in discussions with authorities and industry groups.
• Plan and execute certification and compliance activities aligned with company goals.
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement areas, and implement practical solutions.

Skills

UAS certification

Aviation authorities

Safety frameworks

Ownership & independence

English (B2)

Job description

UAS Certification & Airworthiness Engineer

About Us

At FlyingBasket, we're designing and operating autonomous heavy-lift cargo drones that solve logistics challenges all around the world, today.

Our company is based in Bolzano, at the heart of the Alps. It's a place where innovative companies, research institutions, and an exceptional quality of life come together. Whether you're an aerospace engineer, production specialist or operations expert, with us, you will work on technology that leaves the lab and flies in the real world.

The Role

As a Certification & Airworthiness Engineer you will take ownership of certification, safety, and compliance activities across our UAS platforms. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and authorities to ensure our systems are safe, compliant, and ready for real-world deployment. This is a hands-on role with high responsibility. You are expected to take initiative, work independently, and drive topics to completion.

What you will do

• Own certification and airworthiness activities across FlyingBasket platforms
• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations and internal standards
• Review and approve documentation related to design, operations, and certification
• Support from a regulatory and safety perspective Interface with EASA, national authorities, and external stakeholders
• Represent FlyingBasket in discussions with authorities and industry groups
• Plan and execute certification and compliance activities aligned with company goals
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement areas, and implement practical solutions

What you bring

• Experience in certification, airworthiness, or aviation compliance specifically in UAS / drone industry
• Experience working with aviation authorities (e.g. EASA or national authorities)
• Strong understanding of safety and regulatory frameworks Structured, hands-on working style with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to take ownership and operate independently
• English minimum at B2 level
• Valid work permit for Italy (EU)

What we offer

• Real responsibilities and challenges from day one
• Full time position on-site
• Salary range for this position depending on experience and seniority is €35K-65K plus stock options
• Available accommodation for the first weeks
• Additional accident insurance coverage
• Fruit, coffee, snacks and lunch are provided at headquarters
• Team building activities including: Hikes and walks in summer, Skiing/Sledging in winter, etc.