Qatari Regulatory Affairs Consultant

At Nova Sky Stories , we empower artists and producers to bring awe and wonder to live audiences around the world. As the global leader in drone entertainment , we’ve been redefining live shows for over a decade—merging cutting-edge drone technology with imaginative artistry.

With a veteran team of engineers and creatives, we design and operate lightweight, small, precise, and safe drones that perform in the most demanding environments—urban centers, extreme temperatures, and high winds. The result? Sky Stories that inspire, captivate, and transform the sky into a canvas of imagination.

Headquartered in the U.S. with teams across Europe and the UAE, Nova Sky Stories works with the world’s leading brands, venues, and events.

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We are seeking an immediate-start Qatari Permitting Consultant to lead regulatory approvals for a series of high-profile drone shows on a project basis. This is a mission-critical role for the remainder of the season, requiring a seasoned professional who can begin as soon as possible and operate with minimal onboarding.

The consultant will act as the local permitting authority expert , bridging our internal flight operations teams with Qatari government entities. While the operational scope is focused, the strategic impact is significant: establishing a clear, defensible permitting process that satisfies client and government expectations and enables long-term sustainability.

As a Qatari Permitting Consultant, you’ll be responsible for:

• Lead and manage permitting applications for drone light show operations in Qatar
• Coordinate closely with internal flight and production teams to align operational plans with regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison with relevant Qatari government authorities to ensure timely approvals and issue resolution
• Support airspace and operational deconfliction in coordination with client-held base permits
• Advise on regulatory requirements for night-time aerial operations and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Establish and document a clear internal permitting process and approval pathway to enable future self-sufficiency
• Provide strategic guidance and documentation that can be presented to clients and stakeholders as proof of due diligence
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

Demonstrated, hands-on experience securing permits with:

• QAF – Qatar Armed Forces
• CAA – Civil Aviation Authority
• SSOC – Safety & Security Operations Committee
• MOE – Ministry of Environment
• PEO – Private Engineering Office
• DM – Doha Municipality
• Proven experience with night-time aerial operations and UAS/drone regulations
• Established, active relationships within the above authorities to expedite approvals and troubleshoot issues in real time
• Strong understanding of Qatar’s regulatory landscape for special events and aviation-adjacent operations
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Senior permitting or regulatory professional with credibility among government stakeholders
• Comfortable operating independently with minimal oversight
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate tacit regulatory knowledge into clear internal processes
• Values discretion, professionalism, and risk mitigation
  
  

If you're ready to play a key role in supporting the operational backbone of a company redefining storytelling in the sky, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help keep Nova Sky Stories flying high.