InternalTrainingInstructor

## Description 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 V-BAT Internal Training Instructor is responsible for executing and maintaining standardized training for Shield AI Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians. This role serves as a training standardization authority, ensuring all personnel are qualified, current, and prepared to support operational requirements. ## What you'll do Deliver initial qualification training for Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians Conduct instructor upgrades, evaluations, and endorsements required for operational events Ensure adherence to standardized procedures, checklists, and training requirements Maintain oversight of individual qualifications, currency, and additional requirements Evaluate trainee performance and certify readiness for operational tasking Support development and refinement of training materials, syllabi, and evaluation criteria Enforce training standards and identify gaps in performance, curriculum, or execution Coordinate with operations, standardization, and maintenance teams to align training with mission requirements Support test events, exercises, and deployments as required Provide mentorship and guidance to operators and technicians to maintain a high standard of performance ## Required qualifications Experience as a UAS operator, maintainer, or military aviation instructor Background in structured training environments with formal evaluation processes Strong understanding of aviation procedures, safe