Regulatory & Operational Safety Leader

GROWINGS ROBOTX NA INCFargo, ND

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Regulatory & Operational Safety LeaderLocation: Fargo, ND Position OverviewGroWings Robotx North America is seeking a Regulatory & Operational Safety Leader to support the safe development, regulatory compliance, and commercialization of large autonomous aerial application systems within agriculture. This role serves as the company's primary resource for aviation regulatory compliance, operational safety, agricultural compliance, and certification activities across North America. The position will partner closely with leadership, Israel-based engineering teams, operational partners, customers, and regulatory agencies to help ensure operations remain safe, compliant, and scalable as the company grows. This is a unique opportunity to help build the regulatory and operational foundation for a next-generation autonomous aviation company. You'll work at the intersection of aviation, agriculture, engineering, and commercialization, helping bring new technology from development into real-world operations.Key Responsibilities Regulatory & Certification LeadershipLead regulatory strategy, certification activities, and external agency coordination

Lead FAA certification efforts, approvals, waivers, and ongoing compliance activities

Support FCC and NDAA sourcing compliance requirements related to communications and operational systems

Monitor evolving aviation, UAS, and agricultural regulatory requirements impacting operations

Support additional operational, regulatory, and commercialization initiatives as needed Training, Documentation & Customer EnablementSupport development and maintenance of operating manuals, SOPs, and compliance documentation

Assist with training programs, operator guidance, and FAA operator certification support

Translate regulatory requirements into scalable operational processes and procedures

Support customer operational readiness, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation efforts Operational Compliance & SafetySupport development and maintenance of operational safety and compliance programs

Assist with Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives, operational risk management, and compliance oversight

Conduct compliance reviews, operational assessments, and ongoing FAA compliance maintenance activities

Identify operational risks and support corrective actions and mitigation strategies Agricultural & Pesticide ComplianceServe as the company's SME for agricultural, aerial application, and pesticide compliance requirements by coordinating with USDA and state departments of agriculture

Support compliance related to restricted-use pesticide operations, applicator requirements, and state-level Pesticide Use Reporting (PUR)requirementsProvide operational guidance related to field-use compliance and agricultural best practice QualificationsBachelor's degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Engineering, Safety, Agriculture, Regulatory Compliance, or related field preferred5+ years of experience in aviation operations, aviation safety, UAS operations, aerospace, agricultural aviation, or related industries

Strong and proven expertise navigating FAA and FCC regulatory requirements affecting large UAS operations, including BVLOS operations (such as Exemption 44807), telemetry and RF communication systems, NAS integration, and the support of FAA approvals, waivers, certifications, and operational compliance initiatives.Experience working in regulated operational environments with procedural oversight and compliance accountability

Experience supporting operational procedures, manuals, safety programs, or compliance initiatives with hands on experience.Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

Ability and creativity to balance regulatory rigor with practical operational realities in a fast-paced startup environment

Preferred QualificationsBackground in agricultural aviation, aerial application, crop protection, or ag-tech environments including Part 137Familiarity with pesticide use reporting (PURs), restricted-use pesticide compliance, and state agricultural regulations

Experience with BVLOS operations, UAS test sites, or autonomous aviation technologies and familiarity with the NPRM of Part 108Experience working with Safety Management Systems (SMS)Strong working knowledge of the National Airspace System (NAS)GroWings Robotx NA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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