Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator (V-BAT)

ALL-ISR; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deployment incentives

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

ALL-ISR is building a qualified pool of UAS Operators with V-BAT experience to support Shield AI’s V-BAT programs. Selected candidates will support the U.S.

Department of Defense and allied entities in austere land- and maritime environments, for developmental flight tests and operational deployments. The role includes duties as Air Vehicle Operator, Sensor Operator, Field Service Representative, and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• V-BAT UAS qualification and experience (Air Vehicle Operator, Air Vehicle Maintainer).
• Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance.
• Current FAA Class II medical certificate. Verification after conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Air Vehicle Operator / Field Service Representative for V-BAT missions (VLOS/BVLOS).
• Conduct full mission cycles: planning, briefing, execution, debriefing, data dissemination.
• Perform launch and recovery operations including austere, runway-independent ops.
• Operate and support V-BAT payloads and mission systems.
• Execute pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections.
• Maintain flight logs, equipment inventories, and safety documentation.
• Coordinate with military customers, ATC, range personnel, and prime contractors.

Skills

V-BAT UAS

Air Vehicle Operator

Field Service

Mission planning

Job description

Job Summary

About ALL-ISR and Job Summary

ALL-ISR is an operations-first C6ISR and ISR integration organization delivering consulting, integration, and mission solutions. We specialize in UAS operations, surveillance systems, counter-UAS integration, maritime monitoring, smart security architectures, and cloud-enabled mission command technologies.

Our company delivers comprehensive services for manned and unmanned systems, offering innovative, mission-ready solutions with boots-on-the-ground experience to safeguard organizations and their constituents.

Job Summary

ALL-ISR is building a qualified talent pool of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operators with prior V-BAT experience and qualification in anticipation of upcoming contract award(s) supporting Shield AI’s V-BAT programs.

The role may include the duties of:

• Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)
• Sensor Operator
• Field Service Representative
• Operator-level Maintenance

Selected candidates will support the U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. government and allied entities in potentially austere land- and maritime-based environments, to include both developmental flight test and operational deployments. This position is subject to applicable task-order requirements, funding, qualification, and customer approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Air Vehicle Operator / Field Service Representative for V-BAT missions (VLOS/BVLOS), as qualified and assigned.
• Conduct full mission cycles: planning, briefing, execution, debriefing, and data dissemination.
• Perform launch and recovery operations consistent with V-BAT procedures (including austere, runway-independent operations).
• Operate and support V-BAT payloads and mission systems.
• Execute pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections.
• Perform troubleshooting and operator-level maintenance.
• Maintain flight logs, equipment inventories, and safety documentation.
• Support austere/forward deployments and coordinate with military customers, ATC, range personnel, and prime contractor teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• V-BAT UAS qualification and experience (Air Vehicle Operator, Air Vehicle Maitainer).
• Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must possess a current FAA Class II medical certificate. Verification will occur after a conditional offer is extended.
• Ability to deploy CONUS/OCONUS (typically 3 months on / 3 months off or as required by the task order).
• Ability to work in austere/extreme environments.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Valid US Passport (at least 6 months of validity remaining).
• Must meet applicable pre-deployment medical and dental readiness requirements prior to deployment.
• Physical requirements:
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Work in confined spaces
• Climb stairs/ladders
• Stand/walk for 2+ hours
• Work in extreme weather conditions

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• FAA Private Pilot, Commercial, Instrument, and/or CFI ratings.
• Prior military service with overseas or deployed assignments.
• Maritime / shipboard UAS experience.
• Experience supporting DoD or foreign military customers in an operational capacity.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Dual-qualified operator/maintainer experience.
• Experience as Site Lead, Crew Chief, or senior technician on UAS systems.
• Prior experience with other manned or unmanned systems (including VTOL or Group 2–3 UAS).
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and customer-facing operational support experience.
• Spanish proficiency (preferred, not required).

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a top-tier, highly competitive compensation and benefits package built for experienced UAS professionals with proven tactical, maritime, and deployed mission experience. Our structure rewards operational credibility, deployment readiness, leadership, and performance in demanding environments.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for deployment incentives, off-rotation support, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with competitive employer contributions. Final compensation is based on qualifications, position, contract requirements, deployment status, and customer approval.