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V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator

Shield AI· Aircraft Operations Division – Customer Operations
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Dallas, TX$56k - $168kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

V-Bat Air Vehicle Operators perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements. Candidates must be willing to become proficient in a variety of V-Bat specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements.
  • Be willing to become proficient in a variety of V-Bat specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position.
  • Contribute to diverse teams across six functional areas (Deployed Operations, Instructor, Training/Standardization and Evaluation, Demo/Business Development, Production Flight Testing, Engineering Research & Development, Support SME, Experimental Flight Testing/R&D).
  • Support DoD and foreign customers in operational deployments; develop and deliver programs of instruction; provide high-quality instruction and ensure safety, proficiency, and mission effectiveness; conduct evaluations and provide actionable feedback; perform flight demonstrations; test newly produced V-Bat systems; conduct research and development flights; assist in documenting knowledge bases and training materials; collaborate with engineering teams on integration, ground tests, and flight tests; contribute to TTPs, SOPs, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

  • Ability to work independently and lead in a small team environment, often in austere locations, while delighting the customer
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screening per company policy
  • Ability to pass medical and dental screenings as required by customers
  • Ability to possess a Secret DoD security clearance as required by customers

Skills

Required:Independent work in austere environmentsBackground check & security clearanceMedical/Dental screenings

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package includes temporary benefits after 60 days of employment
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses/certifications, and location
  • Equal opportunity employer with accommodation support available
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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