Drone Operator

Drone Operator

Tokyo

Aircraft Operations Division – Customer Operations /

Remote

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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.

The V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator will perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements. Candidates must be willing to become proficient in a variety of V-BAT specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position for which they are applying.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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