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Sr Manager, V-BAT Internal Training (R4821)

Dallas, Texas

Part Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Senior Manager, V-BAT Internal Training Program leads the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of V-BAT training and standardization across the organization. This role operates at the intersection of training, operations, engineering, and product, managing training as a scalable, data-driven program.

Acting with a Technical Program Manager (TPM) mindset, this leader is responsible for aligning cross-functional stakeholders, integrating system and product changes into training pipelines, and ensuring training outcomes are measurable, repeatable, and operationally relevant. The role also partners closely with flight operations to support safe and effective execution of training activities.

Required qualifications:

Proven experience leading aviation training programs (military, commercial, or UAS)
Strong program management experience in complex, cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
Demonstrated ability to operate with a Technical Program Manager (TPM) mindset, including planning, execution, risk management, and cross-functional alignment
Deep understanding of training systems, standardization, curriculum development, and evaluation processes
Experience translating technical system or product changes into training requirements and deliverables
Experience in operational planning, scheduling, or coordinating training/operations activities
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with a focus on execution and accountability

Preferred qualifications:

Background in military aviation, UAS operations, or similar operational environments
Instructor Pilot (IP), Evaluator (EP), or equivalent instructional/evaluation designation
Experience with Group 3–5 UAS or comparable advanced systems
Experience in test and evaluation, operational units, or flight test organizations
Familiarity with FAA Part 107, military aviation frameworks, or equivalent regulatory structures
Experience building or scaling training programs in a high-growth, product-driven environment
Experience partnering closely with engineering and product teams through development and release 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.

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About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company building autonomous AI systems for aircraft, drones, and intelligent mission software used in complex military environments. Founded in 2015, the company is best known for developing Hivemind, an AI pilot system that enables aircraft and drones to operate autonomously in contested and GPS-denied environments, supporting U.S. and allied defense missions.

For job seekers, Shield AI offers opportunities across advanced fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering, autonomy systems, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, AI researchers, and defense professionals who want to work on real-world autonomous systems that are actively being deployed in operational military scenarios.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Shield AI operates with a startup-style engineering culture focused on rapid experimentation, real-world testing, and fast deployment of autonomous capabilities. Employees work on tightly integrated AI and robotics systems that combine perception, decision-making, and control, enabling platforms to operate without direct human input in highly complex environments.

As modern warfare increasingly shifts toward autonomous systems, distributed sensing, and AI-enabled decision-making, Shield AI continues to grow as one of the most prominent companies in next-generation defense technology. For professionals seeking to build cutting-edge autonomy systems with direct mission impact, Shield AI stands out as a leading employer in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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