Senior V-BAT Field Operations Lead

Shield; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Associate V-BAT Operator assigned to Field Integration and Test (FIT). You will support site surveys, installations, calibrations, aircraft checks, training, and customer handoffs across CONUS/OCONUS environments, coordinating with Engineering and Customer Operations.

This role extends beyond traditional AVO duties, including site survey planning, installation readiness, and post-calibration operational checks to ensure aircraft readiness and successful customer

Qualifications

• Demonstrated instructor experience in manned or unmanned aviation.
• FAA Private Pilot License (PPL) required.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret DoD security clearance.
• Willingness to travel on short notice 50–75% for CONUS/OCONUS activities.
• Capability to work in austere, shipboard, expeditionary environments.

Responsibilities

• Field integration support: site surveys, installations, calibrations, and customer handoff activities.
• Lead flight operations and field events with disciplined risk management.
• Troubleshoot aircraft, payloads, ground systems, networks, and support equipment in field conditions.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with FIT, Deployment Ops, Engineering, Maintenance, Training, and customers.
• Train, evaluate, and mentor operators while enforcing safety standards and checklists.

Skills

Instructor experience

Aviation risk management

Crew coordination

Independent operator

Physical capability

Education

FAA Private Pilot License (PPL)

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Secret DoD security clearance

Instrument Rating / Commercial Pilot License

Military service experience

Tools

MANET

RF communications

SATCOM

Starlink

Starshield

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Associate V-BAT Operator assigned to Field Integration and Test (FIT). You will support site surveys, installations, calibrations, aircraft checks, training, and customer handoffs across CONUS/OCONUS environments, coordinating with Engineering and Customer Operations.

This role extends beyond traditional AVO duties, including site survey planning, installation readiness, and post-calibration operational checks to ensure aircraft readiness and successful customer