V-BAT Internal Training Instructor (R5023)

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit [<www.shield.ai>](https://shield.ai/). Follow Shield AI on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai), [X](https://x.com/shieldaitech), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI).

### Job Description

The V-BAT Internal Training Instructor is responsible for executing and maintaining standardized training for Shield AI Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians. This role serves as a training standardization authority, ensuring all personnel are qualified, current, and prepared to support operational requirements.

### What you'll do

• Deliver initial qualification training for Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians
• Conduct instructor upgrades, evaluations, and endorsements required for operational events
• Ensure adherence to standardized procedures, checklists, and training requirements
• Maintain oversight of individual qualifications, currency, and additional requirements
• Evaluate trainee performance and certify readiness for operational tasking
• Support development and refinement of training materials, syllabi, and evaluation criteria
• Enforce training standards and identify gaps in performance, curriculum, or execution
• Coordinate with operations, standardization, and maintenance teams to align training with mission requirements
• Support test events, exercises, and deployments as required
• Provide mentorship and guidance to operators and technicians to maintain a high standard of performance

### Required qualifications

• Experience as a UAS operator, maintainer, or military aviation instructor
• Background in structured training environments with formal evaluation processes
• Strong understanding of aviation procedures, safety, and standardization
• Experience conducting evaluations, certifications, or qualifications
• Ability to enforce standards and provide clear, direct feedback
• Strong communication and organizational skills

### Preferred qualifications

• Instructor Pilot (IP), Evaluator (EP), or equivalent designation
• Experience with Group 3–5 UAS or comparable systems
• Background in maintenance training or certification programs
• Experience supporting operational or deployed environments
• At least 3000 documented unmanned flight hours or 1500 manned flight hours
• FAA Private Pilot License (PPL)
• FAA Instrument Rating and/or Commercial Pilot Rating
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

### Work Environment

• Combination of classroom, simulator, and field environments
• Travel required for training support, testing, and deployments
• Work may include austere or remote locations