Shield AI
Senior V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator, Demonstration (R5505)
$100K–$140K
Dallas, Texas · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- 1,000 documented unmanned flight hours or 250 manned flight hours.
About the job
Leads unmanned aircraft operations and customer demonstrations of the V-BAT system, including mission planning, troubleshooting, instruction, and customer support.
What you'll do
- Plan and lead flight operations, including risk management, airspace coordination, contingency planning, crew coordination, and mission execution.
- Operate and troubleshoot aircraft, payload, datalink, and ground systems during demonstrations and other customer events.
- Instruct and mentor customers and teammates through classroom, simulator, and live-flight training.
What they ask for
- At least 1,000 documented unmanned flight hours or 250 manned flight hours.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate and a Secret DoD Security Clearance.
- Ability to pass required background investigations, drug screenings, and customer medical/dental requirements.
- Willingness and ability to travel 60–75%, including frequent CONUS and OCONUS deployments.
Nice to have
- FAA Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) or FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate; FAA Instrument Rating and/or Commercial Pilot Certificate.
- Prior instructor qualification in manned or unmanned aviation, or military aviation or UAS operational experience.
Pay
USD 100,000–140,000 (per-year-salary) — base salary
Tools
V-BAT, FAA Class II Medical Certificate, Secret DoD Security Clearance, ISR payloads, SATCOM, BVLOS
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