UAS Pilot - FULL TIME

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Are you a motivated, energetic, and ambitious elite former military pilot looking to work on the cutting edge of military aviation? Are you interested in helping to build the world's best AI pilot? We are currently seeking a Standardization Pilot to join our team to define best practices for flight operations. You must be highly organized, extremely collaborative and an excellent influencer. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Training, Support, Deployed Operations, and Leadership Teams. Execute V-BAT flight operations in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in V-BAT system operations, contributing to standardization efforts across teams

Assist in the development, validation, and continuous improvement of SOPs, checklists, and training materials

Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures with strict adherence to safety and quality standards

Support training and evaluation of pilots to ensure consistency in operational execution

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and training teams to identify gaps and drive process improvements

Participate in test events, demonstrations, and customer-facing operations as required

Maintain accurate flight logs, reports, and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards

Current or prior UAS pilot experience (Group 35 preferred) or equivalent military aviation experience

Strong understanding of aviation principles, flight safety, and mission planning

Willingness to travel and support field operations as needed

Experience with V-BAT or similar platforms

Familiarity with FAA Part 107 and/or COA operations

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)

Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. 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.