Flight Authorization Specialist

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Description

Do you want to work on a New Class of Drones? Our product universe spans three different platforms with maximum take‑off weights of up to 1000 kg characteristic dimension of 8 m: the hexacopter Grille for medical evacuation, the multi‑role rotorcraft Wespe for logistics and support operations, as well as the fixed‑wing drone Bussard for surveillance and intelligence missions. All systems are powered by RasCore, our highly redundant, military‑grade avionics system for safe operations within EASA’s Specific Category. Three aircraft, one mission: to bridge the gap between small UAVs and traditional manned systems.

We are looking for a dedicated Flight Authorization Specialist to strengthen our Change Team. In this role, you will work closely with the Change Manager and play a key role in handling national and international flight authorizations to ensure the successful execution of our flight test operations.

Tasks

• Creation and maintenance of nominal and generic flight areas within the German airspace (including documentation and the use of relevant tools such as dipul, Polarion, etc.)
• Preparation, submission, and processing of flight authorization requests with national and international authorities (e.g., LBA, DFS, BAF)
• Application of relevant regulations (e.g., EASA SORA) and preparation of required documentation and evidence
• Coordination with authorities, partners, and stakeholders in Germany and abroad
• Support in change management processes (review of change requests, documentation in GitLab, coordination with internal teams)
• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders (Flight Operations, Privilege Manager, Safety Manager) and external partners

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Sciences, Law (First State Exam, LL.B. with focus on aviation), Political Science, or a comparable field
• Preferably several years of relevant professional experience in the areas of flight authorizations, ICAO, EU and EASA regulations, drone operations, flight operations, or governmental affairs
• Knowledge of ICAO, EU, and EASA regulations, particularly SORA. Possession of recognized training certificates (e.g., from EASA Training Organizations or other relevant UAS/drone licenses) would be a bonus.
• Good analytical, structured, and independent working style
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and coordination skills, also in an international context
• Preferably experience with tools such as GitLab, Polarion and dipul map tool
• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written
• Required for employment: Security clearance (Ü2‑Sabotageschutz) approval (note: relationships in countries according to § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may result in a negative assessment)

Application Documents

• Letter of motivation
• Certificates / reports / references

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing