Crew Chief, Next Gen Aircraft (R4387)
Shield AIWichita Metro AreaPosted 24 February 2026
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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:
Shield AI is seeking a highly skilled and disciplined Crew Chief to support the development, testing, and maturation of X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. The Crew Chief is responsible for leading ground operations, ensuring aircraft readiness, maintaining configuration and documentation accuracy, and overseeing a team of technicians and operators during high-tempo test activities.
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