<div><span data-contrast="auto">Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit </span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://shield.ai/"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.shield.ai</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. Follow Shield AI on </span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">LinkedIn</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/shieldaitech"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">X</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Instagram</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, and </span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">YouTube</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Job Description:</strong></div> <div> <div> <p><span data-contrast="none">A Senior Associate V-BAT Operator, AVO, assigned to Field Integration and Test (FIT), supports V-BAT field integration activities and flight operations in CONUS and OCONUS environments. This role supports customer site surveys, system installations, calibration events, aircraft operational checks, training support, and operational handoff activities in coordination with Engineering and Customer Operations teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span data-contrast="none">This position extends beyond traditional AVO duties. FIT AVOs support site survey planning and execution, installation readiness, aircraft and ground system setup, calibration support, and post-calibration operational checks. After calibration activities, the FIT AVO works with Deployment Operations to verify aircraft readiness, confirm operational usability and set deployed operators up for successful customer operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span data-contrast="none">FIT AVOs support DoD, coalition, and international customers in maritime and land-based environments. This includes austere, high-tempo, shipboard, expeditionary, and customer test environments. Senior Associates are expected to model professionalism, enforce safety standards, mentor junior operators, and contribute to system readiness, customer confidence, and mission success.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span data-contrast="none">FIT AVOs may also provide cross-functional support within Customer Operations and support Production Flight Test, Experimental Flight Test, and demonstration activities as required and when team bandwidth permits.</span></p> </div> </div><h3>What you'll do: </h3><div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":893,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"364b01a6-e776-5628-9c37-4670c901d212|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[335559740,"276",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"游明朝",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"3",469769226,"Aptos,Arial",268442635,"20",469775450,"PortalBullet",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"PortalBullet",335572020,"1",335551500,"2960685",335559685,"360",335559991,"187",335559739,"60",469778324,"Normal"]}">Field integration support: </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Supports site surveys, installations, calibrations, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">aircraft</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet"> operational checks, and customer handoff activities while </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">maintaining</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet"> safe and effective V-BAT operations</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":60,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":893,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Operational leadership: </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Leads flight operations and field events with autonomy, sound judgment, and disciplined risk management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":60,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":893,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Systems troubleshooting: </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Diagnoses and resolves issues across </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">aircraft</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">, payloads, ground systems, datalinks, LAN-based networks, MANET networks, RF communications, SATCOM, and support equipment in field conditions</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":60,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":893,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Cross-functional coordination: </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Works directly with FIT, Deployment Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Training, Customer Operations, and customers to close issues and drive operational readiness</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":60,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":893,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Instructor </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet"> mentorship capability: </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Trains, evaluates, and develops </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">operators</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet"> while reinforcing standards, TTPs, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">checklist discipline, and safe operating</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet"> practices</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":60,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> </div><h3>Required Qualifications: </h3><div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="35" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated instructor experience (manned or unmanned aviation) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="36" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">FAA Private Pilot License (PPL) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="37" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="38" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="39" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="40" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and customer-required medical/dental screenings </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="41" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="none">Willingness to travel on short notice 50 to 75 percent in support of CONUS and OCONUS site surveys, installs, calibrations, flight operations, customer events, and deployment support</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="42" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="none">Ability to climb ship masts, vertical ladders, and rooftop access points; work in confined or tight areas; and lift and carry 50 pounds or more in land-based and maritime environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="43" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="none">Proven ability to lead and operate independently in small teams, including austere, shipboard, expeditionary, and high-tempo environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="44" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="none">Strong aviation judgment, decision-making, crew coordination, and risk management skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="45" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"364b01a6-e776-5628-9c37-4670c901d212|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[335559740,"276",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"游明朝",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"3",469769226,"Aptos,Arial",268442635,"20",469775450,"PortalBullet",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"PortalBullet",335572020,"1",335551500,"2960685",335559685,"360",335559991,"187",335559739,"60",469778324,"Normal"]}">Ability to troubleshoot </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">aircraft</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">, payload, ground control, communications, network, and support equipment issues at the field level</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> </div><h3>Preferred Qualifications:</h3><div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="46" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">FAA Instrument Rating and/or Commercial Pilot License </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="47" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Experience operating as aircrew on manned aircraft </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="48" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="none">Experience with MANET, MPU5, RF communications, Starlink, Starshield, and SATCOM integration or setup</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="49" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"364b01a6-e776-5628-9c37-4670c901d212|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[335559740,"276",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"游明朝",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"3",469769226,"Aptos,Arial",268442635,"20",469775450,"PortalBullet",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"PortalBullet",335572020,"1",335551500,"2960685",335559685,"360",335559991,"187",335559739,"60",469778324,"Normal"]}">Prior military service, especially with overseas, maritime, or deployed operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="50" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Maritime or shipboard UAS operational experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="51" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Previous</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet"> experience as a Site Lead, Crew Lead, Instructor Operator, or aviation operations lead</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="52" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Experience supporting system installation, calibration, test events, or field acceptance activities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="53" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Experience troubleshooting RF, C2, SATCOM, MANET, Starlink, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">Starshield</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="PortalBullet">, ISR payload, or ground control system issues</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":252}"> </span></p> </li> </ul></div> </div>

Senior V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator, Field Integration and Test (R5130)

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