V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator, Deployed Operations

Dallas, Texas. Posted 9 days ago

The role

This job is for a V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator in deployed operations. The operator flies missions, plans them, employs payloads, and troubleshoots systems in training and in the field.

What you will do

Safely execute flight operations, mission planning, and payload employment according to established procedures
Diagnose and resolve system, software, and hardware issues in training and deployed environments
Apply sound judgment in dynamic environments, balancing mission objectives with safety and risk management
Operate in austere, high-tempo conditions with minimal oversight
Communicate with teammates and customers and contribute to team cohesion
Begin mentoring junior AVOs

Required qualifications

Prior military service, particularly with overseas or deployed operations
Minimum of 1000 documented unmanned flight hours or 500 manned flight hours
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance
Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and customer-required medical/dental screenings
Willingness to travel up to 50 to 75 percent in support of CONUS and OCONUS deployments

Nice to have

FAA Private Pilot License (PPL)
Experience operating as aircrew on manned aircraft
Maritime or shipboard UAS operational experience

Benefits

Bonus for full-time regular employees
Equity for full-time regular employees
Benefits for full-time regular employees
Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment

Before you apply

All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
Requires obtaining and maintaining a Secret DoD security clearance

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.