Senior Manager, Training (R4821)

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 Job Description: The V‑BAT Training Senior Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of V‑BAT training and standardization while operating as an operations officer for flight activities. This role oversees the internal training team and manages training as a program to ensure alignment across operations, engineering, and product while delivering consistent, scalable, and measurable training outcomes. Required qualifications: Experience leading aviation training programs Background in military aviation, UAS operations, or equivalent Experience managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables Strong understanding of training systems, standardization, and evaluation processes Experience in operational planning, scheduling, or operations officer roles Ability to translate technical system changes into training requirements Strong organizational, communication, and execution skills Preferred qualifications: Instructor Pilot (IP), Evaluator (EP), or equivalent designation Experience with Group 3–5 UAS or comparable systems Background in test and evaluation or operational units Familiarity with FAA Part 107 or military aviation frameworks Experience building or scaling training programs in a high‑growth or product‑driven environment Experience working closely with engineering teams on product or system development cycles 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. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co