Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
About the role
This role is responsible for developing and standardizing the Ukraine instructor cadre while continuously improving course delivery, student outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
What they're looking for
- Minimum 5 years of operational leadership experience in military, defense contracting, or international field operations
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring operational teams in dynamic or austere environments
- Proven ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholders in support of mission-critical activities
- Strong organizational, reporting, and communication skills
- Familiarity with force protection, export compliance, and logistics operations in deployed environments
- Technical acumen to manage field-level integration of new technologies
More about this role
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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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 Ukraine Training Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, and execution of Shield AI's V-BAT customer training program supporting Ukraine. This position oversees all aspects of training operations, ensuring instruction is delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with approved Programs of Instruction (POIs) while meeting contractual requirements and customer expectations.
The Ukraine Training Manager serves as the primary operational liaison for all Ukraine training activities, providing oversight of instructor staffing, personnel readiness, aircraft availability, student progression, and day-to-day course execution. Working closely with...
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