POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-EFFCB · FY26.Q2
Sr Manager, V-BAT Internal Training (R4821)
Shield AI
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$140,000 – $210,000USD
MIDPOINT
$175,000
SPREAD
$70,000
LEVEL
SENIOR
§ 01OVERVIEW
Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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.
§ 02JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
§ 03REQUIRED 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
§ 04PREFERRED 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
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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.
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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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How much does the Sr Manager, V-BAT Internal Training (R4821) at Shield AI pay?
- The posting lists a range of $140K–$210K per year. Ranges reflect what Shield AI publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Sr Manager, V-BAT Internal Training (R4821) role based?
- The role is based in Dallas, Texas.
- What experience does Shield AI expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Shield AI headquartered?
- Shield AI is headquartered in San Diego, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Shield AI's Lever careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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