Operations Technician (AP)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Airbound seeks an Operations Technician to perform hands‑on UAV maintenance, conduct flight checks, troubleshoot issues, and manage field inventory across deployment sites in Andhra Pradesh and Bangalore.

Role Snapshot

• Scheduled UAV maintenance
• Pre‑ and post‑flight inspections
• Field troubleshooting & quick fixes
• Spare parts and inventory control
• Coordination with pilots & dispatch
• Feedback loop to manufacturing
• Travel between AP and Karnataka sites

Must-Have Requirements

• UAV/drone maintenance (2‑3 years)
• Hand skills – soldering, crimping, fastener work
• Ability to work outdoors in heat and dust
• Willingness to be deployed in AP or Karnataka
• Telugu fluency for AP deployment
• UAV/drone assembly, MRO, field ops, or service

Nice-to-Have Signals

• ITI/Diploma in electronics, mechanical, electrical or related trade
• DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (any class)
• Exposure to BVLOS or autonomous missions
• Comfort with telemetry data and ground‑control software
• ITI/Diploma in related trade
• DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate
• BVLOS exposure
• Telemetry data handling
• ITI/Diploma in Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or related trade

Work Setup

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Travel: Travel between AP and Karnataka deployment sites as needed
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Shift requirement

What You'll Likely Work On

• Execute scheduled and on‑demand maintenance on deployed aircraft, including battery, motor, propeller, sensor, and harness checks
• Run comprehensive pre‑flight and post‑flight checks, log findings, and flag items needing deeper repair
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and avionics issues in the field, escalating when beyond scope
• Manage spares, consumables, and tools inventory at deployment sites and raise restock requests to HQ
• Collaborate with pilots, dispatchers, and flight‑ops admin to keep missions on schedule and communicate aircraft status
• Provide detailed failure feedback to the manufacturing team to drive design improvements
• Travel between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka deployment locations as operational needs dictate

Good Fit If You Have

• Has an ITI/Diploma in a related trade
• Holds a DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate
• Familiar with BVLOS or autonomous mission operations
• Comfortable reviewing telemetry and basic log data