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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Pivotal · United States · Remote

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About Pivotal

Backed by Kleiner Perkins.

About the role

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years in aviation regulatory, certification, or airworthiness roles
  • Deep experience with FAA certification processes (Part 21, Part 23 strongly preferred)
  • Familiarity with emerging aircraft categories (eVTOL, ultralight, experimental, UAS)
  • Experience engaging directly with FAA, FSDOs, DERs, or ODA units
  • Strong working knowledge of international certification frameworks (Transport Canada, EASA, CAA, etc.)
  • Ability to operate both strategically and tactically (write + execute)
More about this role

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

Certification Strategy & Execution

  • Lead certification pathways across FAA frameworks (e.g., Part 103, Part 21, Part 23, MOSAIC, experimental and special airworthiness categories)
  • Develop and maintain certification roadmaps aligned with product and business...

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