Percepto · 1 month ago
Compliance Specialist - Field Operations
Percepto is the leading provider of autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions, harnessing robotics, including their market-leading industrial drone-in-a-box solution. They are seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to ensure UAS operations comply with FAA regulations and internal standards, involving travel to evaluate and audit operational sites.
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Responsibilities
Travel to client sites to review and analyze UAS flight areas, airspace, and routes to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and Percepto policies and identify hazards
Travel to Percepto facilities to inspect safety procedures and equipment
Conduct full-spectrum compliance audits of UAS operational sites and workplace facilities, including identifying issues, writing reports, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
Maintain a structured audit program including schedules, tracking, reporting, and closure of findings
Lead or support community outreach initiatives related to safe UAS operations
Contribute to the development of safety procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in UAS, Aviation, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance or aviation safety (preferably in the UAS industry)
Risk Assessment and SMS (Safety Management System) response plan understanding and experience
Strong understanding of UAS operations, airspace classifications, and aviation safety standards
Familiarity with FAA Part 107
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
Comfortable working independently in the field and collaboratively across departments
Willingness and ability to travel ~50% (US and Canada)
Preferred
Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or Part 61 Pilot Certificate preferred
Experience with GIS tools or geospatial data review is a big plus
Experience analyzing ground hazards for UAS operations is a plus
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision with company premium allowance
Health Reimbursement & Savings Accounts
401(K) Plan
Paid Time Off
Company
Percepto
Percepto is a developer of autonomous drone technology for surveillance and inspections.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$139.5MKey Investors
Koch Disruptive TechnologiesU.S. Venture PartnersSpider Capital
2023-06-12Series C· $67M
2023-06-12Debt Financing
2020-11-24Series B· $45M
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