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 Senior Manager, V-BAT Internal Training Program leads the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of V-BAT training and standardization across the organization. This role operates at the intersection of training, operations, engineering, and product, managing training as a scalable, data-driven program.
Acting with a Technical Program Manager (TPM) mindset, this leader is responsible for aligning cross-functional stakeholders, integrating system and product changes into training pipelines, and ensuring training outcomes are measurable, repeatable, and operationally relevant. The role also partners closely with flight operations to support safe and effective execution of training activities.
Required qualifications:
Proven experience leading aviation training programs (military, commercial, or UAS)
Strong program management experience in complex, cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
Demonstrated ability to operate with a Technical Program Manager (TPM) mindset, including planning, execution, risk management, and cross-functional alignment
Deep understanding of training systems, standardization, curriculum development, and evaluation processes
Experience translating technical system or product changes into training requirements and deliverables
Experience in operational planning, scheduling, or coordinating training/operations activities
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with a focus on execution and accountability
Preferred qualifications:
Background in military aviation, UAS operations, or similar operational environments
Instructor Pilot (IP), Evaluator (EP), or equivalent instructional/evaluation designation
Experience with Group 3–5 UAS or comparable advanced systems
Experience in test and evaluation, operational units, or flight test organizations
Familiarity with FAA Part 107, military aviation frameworks, or equivalent regulatory structures
Experience building or scaling training programs in a high-growth, product-driven environment
Experience partnering closely with engineering and product teams through development and release cycles
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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