Strategic leadership in autonomy certification, airworthiness, and systems integration
Mission-aligned certification for the next generation of flight.
Mission-aligned certification for the next generation of flight.
What We Do
Helping aerospace innovators accelerate certification, reduce risk, and achieve airworthy autonomy at scale.
Sentient Compliance Group LLC provides strategic engineering leadership at the intersection of autonomy, safety-critical systems, and airworthiness
Our services focus on:
Autonomy & AI Certification Strategy
Aligning novel behaviors with regulatory frameworks like MIL‑HDBK‑516C, NSAA, and emerging FAA/DoD pathways
Systems Integration & Requirements Engineering
From CONOPS to VCRM traceability — we ensure integration is disciplined, testable, and certifiable
Airworthiness & Flight Safety Advisory
DoD and FAA compliance support, including PHAC/CHAC development, GSN safety cases, and Flight Readiness Reviews
Digital Compliance Infrastructure
Architecting Jira- or MBSE-based traceability ecosystems for startups and primes alike
Regulatory Engagement & Flight Test Pathfinding
Supporting Special Flight Authorizations, Experimental/Restricted category ops, and dual-use platforms
We bridge the gap between innovation and regulatory realism — enabling programs to move fast and fly right.
Who We Are
Sentient Compliance Group LLC is a Florida-registered engineering firm founded by aerospace systems experts with decades of experience leading certification and integration efforts across both civil and defense aviation sectors.
Led by defense industry veterans, our team has guided airworthiness and certification strategy for some of the most complex platforms in the world — including Legacy NC3, Group 5 UAS, collaborative combat aircraft, and ISR AI-enabled vertical lift.
We believe engineering integrity is not a luxury — it's a mission enabler. We bring:
Mission-aligned engineering judgment
Calm clarity in chaotic problem spaces
Fluency across FAA, DoD, and hybrid regulatory domains
Our ethos blends first-principles thinking with modern compliance tooling — delivering trustable outcomes in uncertain terrain.
Work With Us
We selectively support engineering teams that are building the future of aerospace — and doing so responsibly.
If you're tackling challenges in autonomy, flight safety, certification, or advanced system integration, we can help you:
De-risk your approach early with systems thinking
Align technical and compliance pathways
Map a flight test path that regulatory stakeholders trust
Let's talk! Whether you're a startup facing your first FAA engagement or a prime integrating autonomy into legacy airframes — we’d be glad to help. Contact: hello@sentientcompliance.com
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