Senior UAS Demonstration Pilot & Operations Lead

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Demonstration Team - Senior Associate Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) to plan, execute, and lead unmanned aircraft operations for customer demonstrations, evaluations, and training events across domestic and international venues.

The role requires exceptional aviation judgment, technical expertise, and adaptability in austere environments, serving as a primary customer-facing representative for the V-BAT system to military, government, and commercial customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1,000 documented unmanned flight hours or 250 manned flight hours.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate obtainable.
• Secret DoD Security Clearance obtainable.
• Able to pass background investigations and screenings.
• Willingness to travel 60-75%, including CONUS/OCONUS deployments.
• Experience operating in dynamic, austere environments.
• Experience leading customer demonstrations or flight operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead domestic and international unmanned aircraft operations for customer demonstrations and events.
• Represent the company to military, government, and commercial customers with professionalism and safety focus.
• Lead mission planning, risk management, airspace coordination, and contingency planning.
• Provide instruction, mentorship, and teamwork development for customers and staff.
• Make independent decisions under pressure to maintain operations and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent decision-making

Aviation risk management

Customer engagement

Travel readiness

Education

FAA Private Pilot Certificate

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

FAA Instrument Rating/Commercial Pilot Certificate

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Security clearance (Secret DoD)

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Demonstration Team - Senior Associate Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) to plan, execute, and lead unmanned aircraft operations for customer demonstrations, evaluations, and training events across domestic and international venues.

The role requires exceptional aviation judgment, technical expertise, and adaptability in austere environments, serving as a primary customer-facing representative for the V-BAT system to military, government, and commercial customers worldwide.