Deployed Operations Fleet Manager (R5174)

Shield AI; New Delhi; On-site; INR 9,414,000 - 13,449,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a V-BAT Deployed Operations Fleet Manager to maximize the Fully Mission Capable status of its deployable V-BAT fleet. You will oversee fleet health, utilization, and documentation to ensure aircraft and equipment are ready for global operations.

The role requires strong technical acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across engineering, logistics, and operations in a high-tempo environment. Prior aviation/UAS leadership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aviation, UAS operations, or fleet management.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance, logbooks, and airworthiness standards.
• Familiarity with fleet management systems or databases (e.g., Fleet IQ or similar tools).
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, logistics, and operations teams.
• Prior leadership or coordination in aviation or UAS environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain real-time awareness of fleet status across deployed and internal assets.
• Drive FMC rates by ensuring maintenance, inspections, and corrective actions are completed timely.
• Ensure crews are equipped with aircraft, ground support equipment (GSE), and spare parts.
• Oversee utilization of owned aircraft to maintain readiness and health.
• Serve as primary contact for deployed personnel regarding fleet issues.
• Ensure aircraft logbooks, maintenance records, and supporting documentation are accurate.
• Enforce data integrity within Fleet IQ database.
• Identify trends, risks, and gaps in deployed operations and recommend actions.
• Track RFIs and conduct advanced fleet analysis for decision-making and planning.

Skills

Aviation/UAS mgmt

Leadership/coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Fleet IQ

Job description

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-BATaircraft, 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. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

JobDescription:

The V-BAT Deployed Operations Fleet Manageris responsible formaximizing the Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status of Shield AI’s deployable V-BAT fleet. This role serves as the central authority forinternalfleet health,utilization, and documentation, ensuringaircraftand equipment aremaintained, properly configured, and consistently available to support global operations.

The Fleet Manager acts as the primary resource for deployed teams on allaircraftand equipment-related matters, providing oversight, guidance, and coordination to ensure operational readiness. This role requires strong technical acumen, attention to detail, and the ability tooperateacross multiple teams in a dynamic, high-tempo environment.

What you'll do:

• Maintain real-time awareness of fleet status, includingaircraftavailability, maintenance posture, and readiness levels across all deployed and internal assets
• DrivemaximumFMC rates by ensuring required maintenance, inspections, and corrective actions are completedin a timely manner
• Ensure all crews are properly equipped with the necessaryaircraft, ground support equipment (GSE), and spare parts to execute operations
• Overseeutilizationof internally ownedaircraft, ensuring assets are flown regularly tomaintainoperational readiness and system health
• Serve as the primary point of contact for deployed personnelregardingaircraft, equipment, and fleet-related issues
• Ensure allaircraftlogbooks, maintenance records, and supporting documentation areaccurate, complete, and current
• Enforce proper data entry and integrity within the Fleet IQ database
• Identifyand brieftrends, risks, and gaps inDeployed Operationsfleet performance and recommend corrective actions

Additional duties (as needed):

• Track and manage RFIs (Requests for Information) from forward-deployed personnel
• Conduct advanced fleet analysis to support operational decision-making and long-term planning
• Assistin developing documentationand best practices
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to fleet readiness and operational efficiency

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in aviation, UAS operations, or fleet management
• Strong understanding ofaircraftmaintenance practices, logbooks, and airworthiness standards
• Familiarity with fleet management systems or databases (e.g., Fleet IQ or similar tools)
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering,logistics, and operations teams
• Prior experience in a leadership or coordination role within aviation or UAS environments
• Experience supporting deployed or expeditionary operations
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with V-BAT or similar UAS platforms
• Background in maintenance control, production control, or fleet readiness management
• Experience analyzing fleet data andidentifyingtrends to improve reliability and performance
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability tooperateindependently in ambiguous environments
• FAA certifications (A&P, Part 107) or military aviation background (preferred but notrequired)

$98,000 - $140,000 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.