FAA Waiver & Authorization Writer

Role Scope

• Developing waiver requests for operations beyond the standard limitations of Part 107, including obstruction shielding and wide-area authorizations.
• Preparing COA packages for public agencies, including blanket authorizations and jurisdictional airspace approvals.
• Supporting complex operational concepts such as Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), with emphasis on safety risk assessments, detect-and-avoid strategies, and integration of ADS-B In technologies.
• Providing detailed documentation packages, including CONOPS, Safety Cases, and technical supplements tailored for FAA review and compliance.
• Engaging with FAA representatives, Detect And Avoid manufacturers, and DroneSense to facilitate revisions, address inquiries, and support the successful approval of each submission.


This work ensures regulatory alignment for advanced drone operations, enabling expanded capabilities for first responders and public safety agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and finalize FAA waiver and COA submissions for public safety clients.
• Review DroneSense-provided packages and integrate them into the final regulatory documents.
• Respond to FAA RFIs and participate in revision cycles.
• Update public agency UAS program documentation in compliance with FAA guidance.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with current FAA policy, safety standards, and operational use cases.
• Maintain excellent records of all submissions, statuses, and changes.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience writing FAA waivers, COAs, and authorizations.
• Strong understanding of 14 CFR Part 107 and the FAA UAS regulatory framework.
• Familiarity with public safety UAS operations and Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs.
• Exceptional written communication, technical writing, and editing skills.
• Experience preparing detailed CONOPS, Safety Risk Assessments, and related documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple waiver tracks simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with the DroneSense software ecosystem and its operational role in public safety drone programs.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Experience interfacing directly with the FAA UAS Support Center or Waiver Team.
• Background in aviation safety, risk assessment, or airspace management.