Shield AI
deep-tech
StaffInternalTrainingInstructor
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“Staff Internal Training Instructor at Shield AI. Skills: structured training environments, formal evaluation processes, aviation procedures, safety, standardization, conducting evaluations, certifications, or qualifications, enforcing standards, providing clear, direct feedback, communication skills, organizational skills. Deliver initial qualification training for Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians. Conduct instructor upgrades, evaluations, and endorsements required for operational ”
What You'll Achieve.
certify readiness for operational tasking; maintain a high standard of performance
Industry & Context.
Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Background in structured training environments with formal evaluation processes, understanding of aviation procedures, safety, and standardization, Experience conducting evaluations, certifications, or qualifications, Ability to enforce standards and provide clear, direct feedback, communication and organizational skills, Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate
Nice to Have
At least 3000 documented unmanned flight hours or 1500 manned flight hours, FAA Private Pilot License (PPL), FAA Instrument Rating and/or Commercial Pilot Rating, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
What You'll Do.
Deliver initial qualification training for Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians
Conduct instructor upgrades
and endorsements required for operational events
Ensure adherence to standardized procedures
and training requirements
Maintain oversight of individual qualifications
and additional requirements
Evaluate trainee performance and certify readiness for operational tasking
Support development and refinement of training materials
and evaluation criteria
Enforce training standards and identify gaps in performance
Coordinate with operations
and maintenance teams to align training with mission requirements
and deployments as required
Provide mentorship and guidance to operators and technicians to maintain a high standard of performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with operations, standardization, and maintenance teams to align training with mission requirements
Communication Scope
clear, direct feedback; communication skills
Full Job Description
## 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. ## 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 Background in structured training environments with formal evaluation processes Strong understanding of aviation procedures, safety, and standardization Experience conducting evaluations, certifications, or qualifications Ability to enforce standards and provide clear, direct feedback Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate ## Preferred qualifications At least 3000 documented unmanned flight hours or 1500 manned flight hours FAA Private Pilot License (PPL) FAA Inst
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