V-BAT Operator (R4428)
full-time•Kyiv•UAH 1104k - UAH 1656k
About this role
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.
Job Description:
In this role, you will operate and maintain the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system in real-world, high-consequence environments, directly enabling Group 3 ISR missions. As a fully qualified V-BAT operator, you’ll serve as both pilot and maintainer within a small, agile team, executing missions from austere, shore-based, and maritime locations. You will act as a subject-matter expert in ISR mission planning, aeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, operational risk and airspace coordination—owning mission execution from planning through recovery. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact where it matters most.
\n- Achieves and maintains V-BAT operator qualifications, proficiency and currency and performs crewmember duties in support of Group 3 ISR operations.
- Performs pilot and maintenance duties in austere environments, shore-based and maritime, as a member of a small team.
- Serves as subject-matter expert on Group 3 ISR mission planning, aeronautical decision-making, crew resources management, operational risk management, and airspace management and coordination.
- Ability to work in a high-tempo and ambiguous environment.
- Very Basic English language skills.
- Previous Group 3 or above UAS pilot experience
- Previous military service with operational experience
- Must be able to travel outside of Ukraine
₴1,104,000 - ₴1,656,000 a year
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What you'll do
- Operate and maintain the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system in high-consequence environments. Execute Group 3 ISR missions from various locations as part of a small team.
About Shield AI
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 nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shield AI pay for a V-BAT Operator (R4428)?
Shield AI offers a competitive compensation package for the V-BAT Operator (R4428) role. The salary range is UAH 1104k - 1656k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a V-BAT Operator (R4428) do at Shield AI?
As a V-BAT Operator (R4428) at Shield AI, you will: operate and maintain the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system in high-consequence environments. Execute Group 3 ISR missions from various locations as part of a small team..
Is the V-BAT Operator (R4428) position at Shield AI remote?
The V-BAT Operator (R4428) position at Shield AI is based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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