$195,000 – $295,000
Listed on Shield AI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Shield AI seeks a visionary leader to direct global flight operations for their V-BAT autonomous aircraft, overseeing flight test, deployed operations, mission control, and training. This role balances developmental testing, customer commitments, and strategic growth while maintaining safety and operational excellence across distributed international teams.
Our summary, not Shield AI’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Lead flight operations for V-BAT aircraft globally
- Oversee flight test, deployed operations, mission control, and training functions
- Plan and execute flight activities for testing, customer operations, training, and demonstrations
- Establish operational strategy and standardize execution across distributed teams
- Partner with Engineering, Aviation Sustainment, Program Management, and Business Development
- Maintain safety, readiness, and operational excellence standards