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Travis Mason
Travis Mason is a professional with a diverse background in technology, policy, and aviation. He currently serves as the Chief Policy & Regulatory Officer at Merlin Labs, where he leads a team responsible for certifying autonomous pilot technology.1 In this role, he oversees various functions including certification, systems safety, human factors, quality & safety, project management, and policy.
Prior to his current position, Travis held several notable roles:
- Fellow in Artificial Intelligence at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology1
- Leadership positions at Airbus, including leading the global certification and regulatory strategy for autonomous air taxis1
- Vice President of Public Policy at Airbus1
- Multiple roles at Google, including Chief of Staff and Head of Policy at Google[x] Engineering, Project Wing1
Travis began his career as a Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, working with the US Departments of Defense and Homeland Security.1
His educational background includes attending the University of Michigan, Syracuse University, Harvard Kennedy School (where he was awarded the Galbraith Scholar degree), and Princeton University (where he was a Fellow in Public Policy and International Affairs).1
Travis Mason is also involved in other professional activities:
- Member of the Board of Directors at Destiny (D/XYZ)1
- Member of the Board of Advisors at Actual1
- Founding Operating Partner at Seven Seven Six, a venture capital fund1
Overall, Travis Mason has established himself as an expert in policy, regulation, and strategy across the technology and aviation sectors, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems.
Highlights
Yesterday we rang the NYSE opening bell to celebrate Destiny (D/XYZ)'s public listing. Sharing the podium with Sohail and the team was a milestone moment for us and for everyday investors who now have access to privately owned tech companies like SpaceX, OpenAi, Epic Games and more.
I joined the board two years ago to reshape the rules so that tech’s best investment opportunities aren’t just reserved for the select few.
Congrats to the investors, Ethan, Christine, Robert, Vincent and the rest of the Destiny team #techninvesting #dxyz #startups
My team of engineers and certification experts at Merlin is hiring for five new roles. Join our policy & regulatory team working across the US and New Zealand. The roles:
- Director of Regulatory Ops & Programs
- Certification Manager (Part 25)
- Human Factors Engineer
- Policy and Communications Analyst
- Certification Project Manager
We’re looking to infuse new perspectives to further our work on autonomy and AI in aviation. Know someone perfect for these roles? Apply through the Merlin jobs page. Contact me or reach out to our team managers, David, Robert, Phillip or Carl for more details. Don't hesitate to share. #hiring #hiringnow #teamgrowth #ai
