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HEICO

New Product Development Engineer

Temecula, CA · On-site

Ability to interface effectively with FAA representatives, DERs, and customers. * Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and export-controlled information. Education /Experience ...

Zipline

Fleet Operations Lead

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$39.50 - $48/hr

... Controllers and Ops Assists, identifying performance gaps and sharing observations with the Flight Operations Manager. * Ensure missions follow OpSpecs, operational manuals, safety standards, and FAA ...

Joby Aviation

Flight Test Aircraft Engineer

Marina, CA · On-site

$93K - $158K/yr

... with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling ... controlling the aircraft configuration and directly contributes to the safety and airworthiness of ...

Precision Aviation Group

Quality Manager

Burbank, CA · On-site

$110K/yr

Experience leading FAA, customer, certification, or quality-system audits. * Experience maintaining controlled manuals, quality procedures, audit records, corrective actions, and compliance ...

Precision Aviation Group

Quality Manager

Burbank, CA · On-site

Experience leading FAA, customer, certification, or quality-system audits. * Experience maintaining controlled manuals, quality procedures, audit records, corrective actions, and compliance ...

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Can a 40 year old become a FAA Controller?

Yes, a 40-year-old can become an FAA air traffic controller, as there is no maximum age limit for applicants. Candidates must meet medical, background, and training requirements, and typically need to pass the FAA's pre-employment tests and training programs regardless of age.

How to become a FAA controller?

To become an FAA air traffic controller, candidates must meet age and education requirements, pass a medical exam, and complete the FAA Academy training program. Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree or three years of related work experience, and must pass a series of tests including the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA). Successful candidates then undergo rigorous training before starting in the field.

Is it difficult to get hired as a FAA controller?

Becoming an FAA air traffic controller is highly competitive and requires passing a rigorous entrance exam, medical and background checks, and completing extensive training. Candidates typically need strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and relevant education or experience in aviation or related fields.

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Aviation Regulatory and Certification Engineer

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Matternet
Transportation and Warehousing • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Matternet is building the next-generation unmanned delivery platform with autonomous drone networks that move critical goods faster, cleaner, and at lower cost. We work with partners across healthcare, logistics, food, and retail to deliver everything from medical items to everyday essentials, safely and reliably.
We're seeking an experienced Regulatory and Certification Engineer to lead Matternet's airworthiness and regulatory compliance work as we expand BVLOS operations across the US and internationally. Matternet holds FAA Type and Production Certifications, and a Part 145 Repair Station. This role will help extend and maintain that certification basis as we add capability, scale operations, and pursue new approvals under Part 108. You'll work closely with Engineering, Flight Test, and Safety to translate regulatory requirements into documentation, evidence, and submissions, and act as a key point of contact with the FAA and other regulators.
In this role, you will:
  • Own and drive the technical substantiation strategy for new design and modification approvals, ensuring the certification package is defensible, complete, and traceable to applicable requirements
  • Build and maintain compliance matrices, means-of-compliance documentation, and certification plans for structures, propulsion, flight controls, electrical systems, and software as they apply to new designs.
  • Review engineering designs and proposed modifications for certification impact; identify when a change is major vs. minor, and what substantiation (analysis, test, similarity) is required.
  • Interface with FAA representatives (ODA, ACO, or equivalent UAS oversight office) on certification basis discussions, compliance findings, and issue papers.
  • Partner with flight test, systems engineering, and manufacturing to ensure design intent is preserved through production and that conformity is demonstrable.
  • Develop risk assessments and safety analysis using frameworks like the Specific Operational Risk Assessment (SORA) and hazard tracking matrices
  • Prepare and submit regulatory filings needed for new operational approvals (e.g., BVLOS waivers, Part 135 additions, new operating locations)
  • Track regulatory developments and rulemaking (FAA and international) and assess their impact on Matternet's aircraft, operations, and roadmap
  • Maintain and update controlled regulatory documentation (e.g., flight manuals, maintenance manuals, statements of compliance) in line with configuration/change control processes
  • Represent Matternet in engagement with regulators, industry standards bodies, and certification consultants as needed.

Requirements
  • 7+ years with aviation certification and regulatory work, ideally with hands-on experience preparing or supporting FAA design/modification approvals (STCs,, TC amendments, or equivalent).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, well-organized regulatory documentation
  • Deep working knowledge of Part 21 certification processes, compliance documentation, and how designs are substantiated to an approved certification basis.
  • Working knowledge of the consensus standards bodies most relevant to drone certification, and the ability to map them into a compliance strategy, including:
    • ASTM F38 (UAS) standard family
    • RTCA standards applied to UAS Familiarity with how the FAA accepts or references these consensus standards as means of compliance (MOC)
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with Engineering, Flight Test, and Safety to gather technical information needed for submissions
  • Ability to manage multiple regulatory workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced, startup/scale-up environment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior or current DER designation (any discipline - structures, systems, flight test, etc.), even if not required for this role.
  • Direct experience with the 49 U.S.C. § 44807 exemption process for operating unmanned aircraft not eligible for airworthiness certification under Part 135, or familiarity with how that pathway interacts with a Type Certificate strategy.
  • Background in UAS, eVTOL, or other novel aircraft categories where certification bases were built from scratch or adapted from existing rules.
  • Experience with FAA BVLOS rulemaking (Part 108) or other emerging UAS regulatory frameworks.
  • Familiarity with SORA or UK CAA Operational Authorisation processes.
  • Proficiency with Jira and Confluence for managing certification plans, compliance matrices, and traceability across engineering and regulatory workstreams.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) for day-to-day documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Work Environment:
  • This is an in-person role based at Matternet Headquarters with access to our flight test facility
  • The ability to work and communicate efficiently online with a hybrid team is critical to success

Benefits
At Matternet, we're advancing a new era of logistics, one where autonomous drones deliver what matters faster, cleaner, and more efficiently. We know our mission is challenging, but it's worth it, and we are committed to taking care of the people who make it possible.
  • Compensation: The expected starting range for this role is $140,000-$168,000, based on San Francisco Bay Area market data. This range reflects the target starting pay for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your experience, skills, level, location, and potential impact.
  • Total Rewards: In addition to base pay, our compensation packages include equity and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), unlimited paid time off, company holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

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