V-BAT Training Lead — Aviation Standards & UAS Ops

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Dallas, TX is seeking a V-BAT Internal Training Instructor to lead and standardize training for Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians. You will deliver initial qualification programs, oversee instructor upgrades, and ensure adherence to procedures and evaluation criteria across missions.

You will manage qualifications, currency, and ongoing requirements, evaluate performance, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to align training with mission needs.

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

UAS operations

Flight operations

Training delivery

Job description

Shield AI in Dallas, TX is seeking a V-BAT Internal Training Instructor to lead and standardize training for Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians. You will deliver initial qualification programs, oversee instructor upgrades, and ensure adherence to procedures and evaluation criteria across missions.

You will manage qualifications, currency, and ongoing requirements, evaluate performance, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to align training with mission needs.