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V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator, Deployed Operations

Shield AI · Posted Nov 3, 2026

Dallas, Texas, United States
Full-time

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Responsible for executing deployed flight operations and maintenance activities in both CONUS and OCONUS environments in direct support of customer mission requirements.

Compensation

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Responsibilities

Execute flight operations, mission planning, and payload employment in accordance with established procedures
Diagnose and resolve system, software, and hardware issues in both training and deployed environments
Apply sound judgment in dynamic environments, balancing mission objectives with safety and risk management
Operate in austere, high-tempo conditions with minimal oversight
Communicate effectively with teammates and customers, contribute to team cohesion, and mentor junior AVOs

Requirements

Nice to have: FAA Private Pilot License (PPL)
Nice to have: experience operating as aircrew on manned aircraft
Nice to have: maritime or shipboard UAS operational experience

Skills

flight operations mission planning payload employment troubleshooting