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Posted 4 months ago

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Internal Training Instructor (R5023)

DallasOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Delivers and maintains standardized training for Shield AI aircraft operators and maintenance technicians, ensuring personnel are qualified and mission-ready.

About this role

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

The V-BAT Internal Training Instructor is responsible for executing and maintaining standardized training for Shield AI Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians. This role serves as a training standardization authority, ensuring all personnel are qualified, current, and prepared to support operational requirements.

What you'll do:

  • 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

    • Required 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

    • Preferred qualifications:

  • Instructor Pilot (IP), Evaluator (EP), or equivalent designation
  • Experience with Group 3–5 UAS or comparable systems
  • Background in maintenance training or certification programs
  • Familiarity with FAA Part 107 or military aviation frameworks
  • Experience supporting operational or deployed environments

    • Work Environment:

  • Combination of classroom, simulator, and field environments
  • Travel required for training support, testing, and deployments
  • Work may include austere or remote locations

    • Skills

    Aviation ProceduresChecklistsFAA Part 107Formal Evaluation ProcessesGroup 3–5 UASMilitary Aviation FrameworksSimulator InstructionStructured Training EnvironmentsTraining StandardizationUAS Operation

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