Pivotal Systems
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
United States
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 111 days ago
FirewallFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationRegulatory Affairs
About the role
- Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026.
- Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments.
Responsibilities
- Lead certification pathways across FAA frameworks (e.g., Part 103, Part 21, Part 23, MOSAIC, experimental and special airworthiness categories)
- Develop and maintain certification roadmaps aligned with product and business strategy
- Draft and manage applications for: Exemptions, Special Airworthiness Certificates, Waivers & COAs
- Partner closely with engineering and flight test teams to ensure compliance alignment early in design
- Support communication with FSDOs and other regulators, including proactive outreach and issue resolution.
- Support and lead regulatory meetings, early engagement sessions, and audits
- Drive Pivotal priorities with regulators while charting a way to actionable company regulations strategy
- Operational Support
- Support development of: Operating manuals, CONOPS, Training frameworks
- We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.
Requirements
- 5+ years in aviation regulatory, certification, or airworthiness roles
- Familiarity with emerging aircraft categories (eVTOL, ultralight, experimental, UAS)
- Experience engaging directly with FAA, FSDOs, DERs, or ODA units
- Strong working knowledge of international certification frameworks (Transport Canada, EASA, CAA, etc.)
- Ability to operate both strategically and tactically (write + execute)
Nice to have
- Experienced Aeronautical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer with a history of driving technical standards on ASTM or similar organizations.
- Experience with exemptions, public-use operations, or novel regulatory pathways
- Background in startups or fast-moving environments
- Network within FAA or global aviation authorities
- Attributes aligned with Core Values:
- Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
- Deep experience with FAA certification processes (Part 21, Part 23 strongly preferred)
Skills
- Prepare briefing materials, white papers, and engagement strategies for regulators
- Identify and execute pathways to enter new markets internationally
- Assess regulatory environments and define certification/operational strategies for each region
- Build relationships with local regulators and industry bodies
- Enable scalable approaches (e.g., training local maintainers, operational approvals, public-use pathways)
- Stay ahead of evolving regulations (FAA MOSAIC, AAM frameworks, international equivalents)
- Advise leadership on risks, opportunities, and timing implications
- Benchmark best practices across the industry
- Draft regulatory-facing documentation for executive review (you)
- Enable programs like EMS, public-use operations, and pilot deployments
Compensation
- $120k-$150k
Company info
- Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years.
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