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Sr Manager, V-BAT Internal Training (R4821)

Dallas, Texas
Part Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The V-BAT Training Senior Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of V-BAT training and standardization while operating as an operations officer for flight activities. This role oversees the internal training team and manages training as a program to ensure alignment across operations, engineering, and product while delivering consistent, scalable, and measurable training outcomes.

Required qualifications:

  • Experience leading aviation training programs
  • Background in military aviation, UAS operations, or equivalent
  • Experience managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
  • Strong understanding of training systems, standardization, and evaluation processes
  • Experience in operational planning, scheduling, or operations officer roles
  • Ability to translate technical system changes into training requirements
  • Strong organizational, communication, and execution skills

Preferred qualifications:

  • Instructor Pilot (IP), Evaluator (EP), or equivalent designation
  • Experience with Group 3–5 UAS or comparable systems
  • Background in test and evaluation or operational units
  • Familiarity with FAA Part 107 or military aviation frameworks
  • Experience building or scaling training programs in a high-growth or product-driven environment
  • Experience working closely with engineering teams on product or system development cycles
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

About Shield AI

Shield AI

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company specializing in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and next-generation military aviation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, the company is focused on building advanced software and hardware solutions that enable military forces to operate effectively in the most contested, denied, and high-risk environments. Its technologies are designed to function where traditional systems fail—particularly in GPS-denied, communications-disrupted, and highly dynamic combat scenarios.

At the core of Shield AI’s innovation is its emphasis on software-driven autonomy. Rather than relying on remote human operators, the company develops AI-powered “pilots” capable of independently navigating complex missions, making real-time decisions, and executing objectives with speed and precision. This approach allows autonomous systems to operate with greater resilience, reduced latency, and significantly enhanced survivability in modern warfare environments.

Its mission is to protect service members and civilians through intelligent, autonomous systems. This mission drives the company’s commitment to reducing human risk on the battlefield while expanding the operational reach and effectiveness of defense forces. By combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence with deep operational insight, Shield AI is helping to redefine how military missions are planned, executed, and sustained in the era of autonomous warfare.

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