Regulations Associate - Unmanned Air Systems

About the role

The Regulations Associate supports Tekever UK's Regulations and Safety team in keeping compliance with aviation regulatory frameworks and in securing the approvals needed to operate uncrewed air systems. It is a junior role for someone starting their aviation safety or regulatory career, offering hands-on exposure to regulatory frameworks, Safety Management Systems and operational approvals in a defence aviation environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and recording regulatory requirements, covering CAA, MAA and international frameworks.
• Support the preparation and submission of Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) applications for UAS operations.
• Support the preparation and submission of Ofcom radio licence applications for operational communications and data links.
• Help prepare and maintain documentation supporting Operational Authorisations and approvals.
• Assist with updating flight operations manuals and checklists to reflect regulatory, procedural or equipment changes.
• Help draft and issue 'Crew to See' notifications so flight crews are informed of changes to procedures, equipment or regulations.
• Maintain safety registers under supervision.
• Support hazard identification and basic risk assessments.
• Help administer the Safety Management System (SMS) database and associated records.
• Support incident and occurrence reporting through data capture and preparation of draft summaries.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent in aviation, engineering, safety management or a related discipline, or strong interest/experience in aviation safety and regulation.
• Basic knowledge of safety-management or regulatory concepts; exposure to CAA, MAA or ICAO frameworks is desirable.
• Organised, detail-focused and willing to learn.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT literacy, including MS Office.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Private medical insurance (with optional family cover) and private dental care.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Career development opportunities and a flexible hybrid model, typically three days a week at core UK sites such as Bristol.
• A rewards platform with high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including electric car and cycle-to-work options.