Senior UAV Regulatory Affairs & Partnerships Lead

Keeta Drone

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 300,000 - 420,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Job summary

Keeta Drone is seeking a Government Affairs Lead to drive end-to-end UAV permits, licenses, and regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia. You will build government engagement strategies, monitor regulatory changes, and manage relationships with GACA and municipal authorities.

The role requires 5+ years in government affairs or public policy, with strong English and Arabic communication skills, and a deep understanding of Saudi aviation frameworks.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in government affairs or public policy with aviation/tech focus.
  • Deep understanding of Saudi UAV regulatory frameworks.
  • Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end UAV permits and licenses in Saudi Arabia, coordinating with GACA and municipal authorities.
  • Develop government engagement strategies to secure regulatory approvals for drone logistics.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with local aviation laws and Nitaqat.
  • Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders to aid renewals and policy engagement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align goals with capabilities; provide market insights.
  • Represent the company externally at events and prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Negotiation
Communication
Public policy
Stakeholder management
Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, Public Policy, or aviation-related field
Master's degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Keeta Drone is seeking a Government Affairs Lead to drive end-to-end UAV permits, licenses, and regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia. You will build government engagement strategies, monitor regulatory changes, and manage relationships with GACA and municipal authorities.

The role requires 5+ years in government affairs or public policy, with strong English and Arabic communication skills, and a deep understanding of Saudi aviation frameworks.

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