Aviation Fleet Sustainment Manager (R3241)

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,Twitter, and Instagram.   

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Fleet Sustainment Manager that will develop V-BAT sustainment plans and activities to enable the capture and successful execution of long-term domestic and international customer contracts.   

• Refine Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) definitions / standards for the V-BAT product line.
• Support Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) analysis that enhances accurate sparing models.
• Refine Level of Repair Analysis processes that identify and enhance qualitative and cost-effective V-BAT product line maintenance.
• Support the refinement of organizational and depot level maintenance processes.
• Develop relationships with vendor OEMs to identify potential in-house repair processes.
• Work with the pricing team to help identify items which may be Beyond Economical Repair (BER).
• Support and attend customer provisioning conferences.
• Partner with Program Management to support international, domestic, and internal customer V-BAT Sustainment tasks. 

• Project/Program Management experience, including managing schedules, budget, resources, and multidisciplinary teams. 
• Experience with aviation sustainment, maintenance, and operations, including coordinating work across multiple departments. 
• Significant experience and excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Excellent skills in leadership, time management, organization, team management. 
• Ability to run advanced projects/programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, in a manner that is largely self-directed. 
• Excellent verbal and written ability. 
• A BS in related field.  
• A demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding self and others to high standards, and being kind to others.  

• BS in engineering 
• Previous leadership experience with a military maintenance organization

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Total package details for U.S. based positions:

- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days

of employment)

- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):

- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer

allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.