Drone Operator

Shield AI Shield AI · Defense · Tokyo, Japan · Customer Operations

Shield AI is a deep-tech company developing intelligent systems for defense, including V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. This role involves performing flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance for their unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements.
  2. Become proficient in a variety of V-BAT specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position for which they are applying.

Skills

Required

  • Prior experience with other manned or unmanned systems
  • Prior military service with overseas assignments
  • Maritime/shipboard UAS experience
  • FAA Ratings (Part 107/Private Pilot/Commercial/Instrument/CFI)
  • A&P certified

What the JD emphasized

  • Ability to work independently and lead in a small team environment, often in austere locations, while delighting the customer.
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy.
  • Ability to pass medical and dental screenings as required by customers.
  • Ability to possess a Secret DoD security clearance as required by customers.