Remote Enterprise UAS Standards Lead — Drone Safety & Compliance

Quanta Aviation Services; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Quanta Aviation Services is seeking an experienced UAS Standards Manager to lead enterprise drone standards across the Quanta Services family. This remote role includes travel to support more than 250 operating companies and shape enterprise drone operations.

You will develop governance, oversee the SMS, audits, and training programs, and ensure compliance with FAA and other regulatory requirements. Join a large utility infrastructure leader and influence drone safety at scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aviation, industrial, or utility safety, standards, or compliance.
• Experience conducting operational or safety audits.
• Strong technical writing skills (SOPs, audit reports, incident investigations).
• Familiarity with utility operations and safety programs.
• Willingness to travel 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise UAS operating standards and governance.
• Lead the annual audit program for Quanta operating companies with active drone programs.
• Design and deliver enterprise-wide training programs and competency standards.
• Oversee the UAS Safety Management System (SMS), incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Evaluate and onboard third-party drone service providers into Quanta’s approved vendor network.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, Transport Canada, CASA, utility customer, and industry requirements.

Skills

UAS standards

Aviation safety

Technical writing

Audits

Travel readiness

Job description

Quanta Aviation Services is seeking an experienced UAS Standards Manager to lead enterprise drone standards across the Quanta Services family. This remote role includes travel to support more than 250 operating companies and shape enterprise drone operations.

You will develop governance, oversee the SMS, audits, and training programs, and ensure compliance with FAA and other regulatory requirements. Join a large utility infrastructure leader and influence drone safety at scale.