Sr. Director, Federal Affairs

Skyryse(1 month ago)

Washington, DCOnsiteFull TimeDirector$200,000 - $200,000Government Affairs

About this role

The Sr. Director, Federal Affairs will lead Skyryse’s federal advocacy efforts, building relationships with Capitol Hill, DOT/FAA, and other government stakeholders to advance the company’s aviation safety priorities. This senior role is based in Washington, D.C., and will represent Skyryse publicly while coordinating with internal teams to align policy strategy with business objectives. The position focuses on introducing the company to decision-makers, shaping regulatory outcomes, and providing strategic advice to leadership.

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Required Skills

Advocacy
Legislative Affairs
Regulatory Monitoring
Policy Analysis
Coalition Building
Stakeholder Engagement
Briefing Materials
Thought Leadership
Strategic Planning
Team Alignment

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree (Preferred)
Law Degree (Preferred)

About Skyryse

skyryse.com

Skyryse develops advanced flight automation centered on SkyOS, a fully digitized aircraft operating system that enhances safety and enables optionally‑piloted capabilities. Their software fuses sensors, avionics, flight controls and pilot interfaces to simplify complex maneuvers, reduce pilot workload, and enable safer operations. Skyryse partners with OEMs, operators and regulators to retrofit aircraft and provide training, certification support and operational services. They target commercial and public‑safety use cases where automation can improve safety, accessibility and operational efficiency.