Head of Government & Public Relations EVE Air Mobility (eVTOL)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Head Government & Public Affairs will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to influence public policy regulatory frameworks and legislative initiatives that support the implementation growth and integration of advanced air mobility technologies ecosystem & operations. This role involves close collaboration with federal state and local government agencies industry coalitions and internal stakeholders. The role also engages with community stakeholders to garner public acceptance for the industry and influence an Urban Air Mobility ecosystem that is favorable to Eve Air Mobility and its customers.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Policy Advocacy & Strategy:
Engage develop and implement public policy agenda & advocacy strategies to support AAM initiatives that support Eves strategic goals of launching and growing AAM in target markets in the US (including FL TX CA and NY) Brazil and select countries worldwide.
Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments affecting AAM including FAA rulemaking (including 2024 FAA reauthorization Act provisions) airspace integration and infrastructure policy to ensure they are aligned with Eves aircraft and overall priorities.
Collaborate with Eves partners to advance legislative proposals and community engagement & acceptance to launch and scale an agnostic UAM ecosystem
Advocate for Eves position on pending legislation as the state and local level through lobbying written and verbal testimony before federal the state and local legislative bodies. Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain relationships with policymakers regulators and industry associations (e.g. FAA GAMA NASA and other AAM Associations).
Represent the company in public forums working groups and industry coalitions.
Develop relationships with elected officials and key members of their administrations in target cities and states including South Florida New York City and Houston TX.

Regulatory Affairs:

Collaborate with legal and technical teams to interpret and respond to regulatory proposals.

Draft policy briefs comment letters and position papers on key issues such as eVTOL certification Urban Air Traffic Management and UAM operations.

Internal Coordination:
Report and advise executive leadership on risks and various opportunities including but not limited to policy regulatory affairs partnerships trials and grants.
Collaborate in cross-functional teams (Business development certification engineering) to align business goals with regulatory pathways.
Leverage media relationships in collaboration with Eves communications team to advance the public narrative around.

Education
Education: bachelors or masters degree in public policy political science law or a related field.
U.S. Citizenship
Role will be based in Melbourne Florida or Washington D.C

Experience
7 years of experience in government affairs preferably in aerospace
Deep understanding of the U.S. legislative and regulatory process especially FAA and DOT.
Experience working on Federal State or Local level
Experience in successfully advocating at multiple levels of the government
Strong communication negotiation and strategic planning skills

Public speaking and eloquent writing abilities are required.

EVE Air Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer.