Airspace Policy & Compliance Analyst

Qualis Corporation; Utah; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match Paid time off and Hol ida

Educational, professional development,

Tax-saving options

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

Qualis LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Airspace Management Program Analyst to support PACAF missions from Hickam AFB, Hawaii. The role provides subject matter expertise and programmatic support in managing installation and regional airspace requirements.

You will collaborate with Air Staff, MAJCOMs, FAA, DoS and international partners to ensure compliance, track encroachment with MCAT, and develop PACAF-specific guidance to mitigate airspace access risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aeronautics, Public Policy, or related field (experience may substitute).
• 3+ years of airspace management, operations planning, or mission sustainment in a DoD or government environment.
• Knowledge of airspace policy, environmental coordination, and regulatory frameworks (FAA, DoD, USAF).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to interface with senior military and civilian stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support development and advocacy of airspace proposals to enable DAF and PACAF missions.
• Serve as liaison with Air Staff, MAJCOMs, FAA, Department of State, and international partners.
• Analyze DAF, DoW, and international airspace policies to ensure compliance with operational and training requirements.
• Track and assess impacts from airspace encroachment, leveraging tools such as the MCAT.
• Assist in development and implementation of PACAF-specific guidance to mitigate risks to airspace access.
• Represent PACAF in interagency forums and public hearings, supporting negotiation and environmental coordination processes.
• Provide subject matter support to PACAF’s Mission Sustainment Working Group and sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Program.
• Assist units in establishing, maintaining, and operating sUAS programs in accordance with AFMAN and FAA guidance.
• Coordinate counter-UAS efforts in collaboration with PACAF/A4S.
• Maintain program documentation, develop status reports, and assist in compliance tracking per contract and DoD requirements.

Skills

Airspace management

Analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation

Tools

MCAT

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

Qualis LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Airspace Management Program Analyst to support PACAF missions from Hickam AFB, Hawaii. The role provides subject matter expertise and programmatic support in managing installation and regional airspace requirements.

You will collaborate with Air Staff, MAJCOMs, FAA, DoS and international partners to ensure compliance, track encroachment with MCAT, and develop PACAF-specific guidance to mitigate airspace access risks.