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Drone Operator

CompanyShield AI
LocationTokyo, Japan
TypeRemote, Onsite
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. 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. 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.Apply for this job

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