Director, Military & International Affairs - Washington, D.C.

Director, Military And International Affairs - Washington, D.C.

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than 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, provides any airplane or helicopter with 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.

As the Director of Military and International Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's advocacy on Capitol Hill, agencies, and throughout government. You will use your advocacy skills, understanding of the federal government, military procurement and budgets, and passion about improving aviation safety to introduce Skyryse to the Pentagon and beyond. This is a full-time opportunity based in Washington D.C.

Responsibilities :

• Introduce Skyryse to decision makers and legislators, with emphasis on the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and other relevant stakeholders
• Monitor military policy and budget 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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Why Skyryse?

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

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.

No agency candidates will be considered.