APPLY HERE
Location: Bengaluru
Company: Airbound
Key Responsibilities
- Field Maintenance — Carry out scheduled and on-demand maintenance on deployed aircraft — battery checks, motor checks, propeller changes, sensor calibration, harness inspection
- Pre-Flight & Post-Flight Checks — Run proper checks before every mission; debrief and log findings after the flight; flag anything that needs deeper repair
- Troubleshooting & Quick Fixes — Find and fix mechanical, electrical, and avionics issues in the field; do repairs within scope; escalate when needed
- Spares & Inventory — Manage spares, consumables, and tools at the deployment site; raise requests to HQ before stock runs out
- Coordination with Flight Ops — Work with Pilots, Dispatchers, and the Flight Ops Admin to keep missions on schedule; clearly share the aircraft’s status
- Feedback to Manufacturing — Be the eyes and ears of the production team in the field; report repeat failures so they can be fixed at the source
- Mobility — Travel between AP and Karnataka deployment sites as needed
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience in the UAV / drone industry — assembly, MRO, field ops, or service
- Good hand skills and comfort with small-part repair, soldering, crimping, and fastener work
- Comfortable working outdoors in field conditions — heat, dust, long days
- Willingness to be deployed in AP or Karnataka as per the role
- For AP-deployed roles: Native or fluent Telugu speaker, preferably from Guntur, Vijayawada, or nearby districts
- For Bangalore-deployed role: Based in or open to relocating to Bangalore; Kannada speaking ability is a strong plus
Good to Have
- ITI / Diploma in Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related trade
- DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (any class)
- Exposure to BVLOS or autonomous mission operations
- Comfort with telemetry data, ground control software, and basic log review
Who You Are
- Prefers field work over desk work
- Stays calm when something breaks and works to get flying again
- Takes ownership without needing to be chased
- Communicates clearly with the team back at HQ
- Wants to build drone delivery in India, not just service equipment
