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title: Technician IV, Maintenance at Shield AI
description: Shield AI is hiring for the Technician IV, Maintenance role in Wichita Metropolitan
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date: 2026-10-10T02:18:34Z
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| **Company** | [Shield AI](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/shield-ai?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Wichita Metropolitan Area |
| **Salary** | $36/hr - $55/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time, Part Time, Temporary |
| **Posted** | Oct 09, 2026 |
## Description

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](https://shield.ai/). Follow Shield AI on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai), [X](https://x.com/shieldaitech), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI). 

### Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking highly skilled and disciplined Aircraft Mechanic IV to support the development, testing, and maturation of X-BAT, an autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. This hands-on position is responsible for performing complex aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, modifications, and ground-test support in a developmental aerospace environment.

The Aircraft Mechanic IV will work closely with engineering teams, and test personnel to maintain aircraft readiness, configuration accuracy, and safe execution of test activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical judgment, disciplined documentation practices, and the ability to work independently within approved procedures while mentoring less-experienced technicians.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

 

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

 

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. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

 

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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.
## Skills

- Mentoring
- Technical Documentation
- Ability to Work Independently

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