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      <Title>Standardization Pilot</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>Are you a motivated, energetic, and ambitious elite former military pilot looking to work on the cutting edge of military aviation? We are seeking a Standardization Pilot to join our team to define best practices for flight operations. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Training, Support, Deployed Operations, and Leadership Teams.</p>
<p>Key responsibilities include:</p>
<p>Executing V-BAT flight operations in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements
Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) in V-BAT system operations, contributing to standardization efforts across teams
Assisting in the development, validation, and continuous improvement of SOPs, checklists, and training materials
Conducting pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures with strict adherence to safety and quality standards
Supporting training and evaluation of pilots to ensure consistency in operational execution
Collaborating with engineering, operations, and training teams to identify gaps and drive process improvements
Participating in test events, demonstrations, and customer-facing operations as required
Maintaining accurate flight logs, reports, and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards
Ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and other applicable governing bodies</p>
<p>Required qualifications include:</p>
<p>Current or prior UAS pilot experience (Group 3–5 preferred) or equivalent military aviation experience
Strong understanding of aviation principles, flight safety, and mission planning
Experience operating in standardized or highly procedural environments
Ability to follow and enforce strict operational protocols
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to travel and support field operations as needed</p>
<p>Preferred qualifications include:</p>
<p>Experience with V-BAT or similar platforms
Military background in aviation (e.g., UAV operator, pilot, or aircrew)
Instructor pilot or evaluator experience
Familiarity with FAA Part 107 and/or COA operations
Experience in test, evaluation, or operational standardization roles</p>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>senior</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>$130,000 - $200,000 a year</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>UAS pilot experience, aviation principles, flight safety, mission planning, standardized procedures, cross-functional collaboration, communication skills, teamwork skills, V-BAT platform experience, military aviation experience, instructor pilot experience, FAA Part 107 experience, COA operations experience</Skills>
      <Category>Engineering</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>Shield AI</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/shield.ai.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015, developing intelligent systems for protecting service members and civilians.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://www.shield.ai</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/91a83ad8-2453-4eda-ba35-a2c2ec6baf27</Applyto>
      <Location>Dallas</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-17</Postedate>
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