Role Summary
This role owns all regulatory strategy and government engagement required to operate and scale Alto Cirra’s systems across state and federal jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Lead all FAA, state, and local regulatory engagement
- Manage permits, compliance frameworks, and operational approvals
- Build relationships with water districts, state agencies, and federal aviation stakeholders
- Shape policy positioning around autonomous aerial climate operations
- Support contracting pathways with government and quasi-public entities
- Monitor regulatory shifts and proactively adapt operational strategy
Requirements
- 5–12+ years in government affairs, aviation regulation, aerospace policy, or defense contracting
- Strong familiarity with FAA frameworks and UAS regulatory pathways
- Experience working with federal/state agencies or legislative bodies
- Ability to translate technical systems into policy-ready language
- Bonus: experience in aviation, climate policy, or infrastructure regulation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84116
