Skyryse
Sr. Director, Federal Affairs
Washington, D.C.
Our mission at Skyryse is to usher in a new era in flight where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry‑first universal operating system for flight, gives any airplane or helicopter a fly‑by‑wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.
Responsibilities
Introduce Skyryse to decision makers and legislators, with emphasis on Capitol Hill, DOT/FAA, and others
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely analysis and recommendations to leadership
Collaborate and align with the Skyryse team to ensure unity between federal affairs and Skyryse business objectives
Provide thought leadership in associations, industry events, and other related activities
Develop strategies to advance the company priorities in Washington and implement them as well
Identify opportunities for collaboration and coalition‑building with others
Prepare briefing materials and other advocacy materials for leadership
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related area and 10‑12 years of Washington experience
Demonstrated increases in responsibilities
Experience building relationships across a varied set of stakeholders
Proven leadership in driving policy or legislative victories
Preferred Qualifications
Legislative experience and/or significant agency experience and/or public affairs/law firm experience
Graduate or law degree preferred, although not required
Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities
Entrepreneurial mindset – roll up your sleeves and get it done
Ability to move fast, move nimble, and move forward
Benefits
The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
Full‑time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually; PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with company policy
A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun colleagues
Salary Range:
$210,000.00 – $230,000.00, location adjusted for geographic market and experience
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
WE WELCOME ALL Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Our mission at Skyryse is to usher in a new era in flight where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry‑first universal operating system for flight, gives any airplane or helicopter a fly‑by‑wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.
Responsibilities
Introduce Skyryse to decision makers and legislators, with emphasis on Capitol Hill, DOT/FAA, and others
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely analysis and recommendations to leadership
Collaborate and align with the Skyryse team to ensure unity between federal affairs and Skyryse business objectives
Provide thought leadership in associations, industry events, and other related activities
Develop strategies to advance the company priorities in Washington and implement them as well
Identify opportunities for collaboration and coalition‑building with others
Prepare briefing materials and other advocacy materials for leadership
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related area and 10‑12 years of Washington experience
Demonstrated increases in responsibilities
Experience building relationships across a varied set of stakeholders
Proven leadership in driving policy or legislative victories
Preferred Qualifications
Legislative experience and/or significant agency experience and/or public affairs/law firm experience
Graduate or law degree preferred, although not required
Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities
Entrepreneurial mindset – roll up your sleeves and get it done
Ability to move fast, move nimble, and move forward
Benefits
The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
Full‑time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually; PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with company policy
A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun colleagues
Salary Range:
$210,000.00 – $230,000.00, location adjusted for geographic market and experience
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
WE WELCOME ALL Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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