Certification Manager

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Certification Manager leads UAV type‑certification efforts, securing government and regulatory approvals for Airbound’s drone platforms. The role coordinates across engineering, operations, legal and external agencies to embed compliance into product development.

Role Snapshot

• UAV certification leadership
• Regulatory liaison
• Cross‑functional coordination
• Type‑certification application ownership
• Quality standards expertise
• Government stakeholder engagement

Must-Have Requirements

• UAV Type Certification process
• Regulatory compliance (India)
• Aerospace quality standards (ISO, AS9100, DO‑178C)
• Executive presence in senior government meetings
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• UAV type certification
• Regulatory approvals

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Experience with foreign drone regulators (FAA, EASA)
• Foreign regulator experience

Work Setup

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Travel requirement
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Create, submit and own end‑to‑end Type Certification (TC) applications for all UAV platforms.
• Coordinate with engineering, ATE, QCI, DGCA and other external agencies to represent Airbound’s technical solutions.
• Monitor the evolving drone policy landscape and interpret regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with local and national authorities to enable smooth flight operations.
• Integrate compliance feedback into product development cycles to ensure future‑platform readiness.

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience navigating foreign drone regulations such as FAA or EASA.
• Demonstrated executive presence in senior government stakeholder meetings.
• Proven ability to work across Operations, Compliance, Legal, Engineering and Supply Chain.