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
Skills Required
- Proven experience leading aviation training programs (military, commercial, or UAS)
- Strong program management experience in complex, cross-functional environments
- Ability to operate with a Technical Program Manager (TPM) mindset including planning, execution, and risk management
- 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 focus on execution and accountability
- 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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Shield AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside a mental‑health EAP. Site perks such as an onsite gym in DC and a gym discount in San Diego support a health‑focused offering.
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Retirement Support — Careers materials highlight a 401(k) with company match as part of the standard package. A Total Rewards overview emphasizes retirement features within a broader, transparent compensation view.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation for in‑demand technical and senior go‑to‑market roles is described as competitive, with visible engineering ranges and top‑end packages. This points to meaningful upside tied to role, level, and scarce skills.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.
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