Senior UAV Regulatory Affairs & Partnerships Lead

Keeta Drone; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

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.