FAA Compliance Program Lead

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a regulatory compliance professional to develop and maintain FAA compliance programs, coordinate COAs and waivers, and liaise with FAA/DoD for flight operations. The role emphasizes end-to-end regulatory tracking and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

The candidate should have 5+ years in FAA regulatory work, experience with Part 107/91/135, and a proven ability to report on approvals performance. U.S. security clearance is required or achievable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or related field.
• 5+ years of FAA regulatory compliance, certification, airworthiness, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAA frameworks (COAs, 44807 exemptions, Part 91/135/107).
• Experience engaging with FAA regulators and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain FAA compliance programs.
• Prepare regulatory applications and COAs.
• Own intake and tracking of airspace access requests.

Skills

FAA regulatory compliance

Regulatory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Regulatory submissions

DoD liaison

Security clearance

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Regulatory tracking systems

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a regulatory compliance professional to develop and maintain FAA compliance programs, coordinate COAs and waivers, and liaise with FAA/DoD for flight operations. The role emphasizes end-to-end regulatory tracking and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

The candidate should have 5+ years in FAA regulatory work, experience with Part 107/91/135, and a proven ability to report on approvals performance. U.S. security clearance is required or achievable.