UAS Training Lead – Operators & Maintainers

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a V-BAT Internal Training Instructor to execute and maintain 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.

Responsibilities include delivering initial qualification training, conducting instructor upgrades and evaluations, ensuring adherence to procedures and checklists, and

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Instructor leadership

Structured training

Feedback delivery

Communication skills

Education

FAA Private Pilot License (PPL)

FAA Instrument Rating

FAA Commercial Pilot Rating

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Tools

UAS platforms Group 3–5

Maintenance training systems

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a V-BAT Internal Training Instructor to execute and maintain 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.

Responsibilities include delivering initial qualification training, conducting instructor upgrades and evaluations, ensuring adherence to procedures and checklists, and