Nova Sky Stories is seeking a Show Permitting & Regulatory Operations Manager (Europe) to own and scale the permitting and regulatory readiness function across European markets.

This role is responsible for ensuring Nova can legally and reliably operate drone light shows across multiple jurisdictions by leading end-to-end permitting strategy, regulatory coordination, and compliance operations.

You will serve as the operational owner of European aviation permitting workflows — partnering closely with legal, engineering, and operations teams to ensure all shows are fully authorized, compliant, and executed without regulatory risk.

This is not a coordination role. You will own a critical operational function that directly enables the company’s ability to operate across Europe.

As a Manager, Show Permitting & Regulatory Operations , you’ll be responsible for: 

European Drone Aviation Permitting

• Own the end-to-end permitting process for drone operations across European jurisdictions
• Manage relationships and direct communications with aviation authorities, regulators, and local government agencies
• Lead preparation and submission of technical documentation in collaboration with engineering, legal, and operations teams
• Coordinate translation and localization of regulatory materials as required across markets
• Ensure all operational permits are obtained, maintained, and renewed in alignment with show schedules

Regulatory Operations & Compliance Management

• Build and own a centralized regulatory intelligence system covering country-specific requirements across Europe
• Track, interpret, and manage evolving aviation regulations and ensure internal alignment across teams
• Maintain full visibility of permit status, approvals, constraints, and regulatory dependencies across all active markets
• Lead project management for regulatory approvals tied to new market entry and product expansion

Cross-Functional Execution

• Partner closely with Flight Operations, Engineering, Production, and Legal to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded into operational planning
• Act as the key internal point of accountability for European compliance readiness for all shows
• Support operational decision-making by identifying regulatory risks, constraints, and opportunities early in planning cycles

Process Building & Scalability

• Develop and continuously improve permitting workflows, templates, and operational standards to support scalable European expansion
• Standardize documentation, tracking systems, and approval processes across all jurisdictions
• Drive efficiency in permitting timelines through structured processes and strong regulatory relationships

You’ll need to have: 

• 4–7+ years of experience in regulatory operations, aviation permitting, legal operations, compliance, or complex project coordination roles
• Experience working with regulatory bodies, government agencies, or aviation authorities strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of regulatory documentation, compliance workflows, and multi-stakeholder coordination
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-threaded operational processes with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with regulators and internal technical teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities in fast-moving operational environments
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to interpret regulatory language and translate it into operational requirements
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple global teams and time zones
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive regulatory and operational information
• English fluency required
• Additional European language skills (French, Italian, etc.) highly preferred