UAV Pilot (All India)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Airbound seeks a UAV Pilot to operate its hybrid VTOL drones for delivery missions across India. The role involves end‑to‑end flight execution, regulatory compliance, data logging, and coordination with ground teams and ATC.

Role Snapshot

• Operate hybrid VTOL UAVs per SOPs
• Conduct pre‑flight, in‑flight, and post‑flight checks
• Ensure DGCA and internal safety compliance
• Maintain flight logs and maintenance schedules
• Coordinate with ground teams, partners, and ATC
• Assist in training new pilots
• Support SOP and workflow improvements
• Field deployment across client sites

Must-Have Requirements

• UAV operation
• DGCA regulations compliance
• Pre‑flight/in‑flight/post‑flight checks
• Flight log and incident reporting
• Aviation regulatory compliance
• B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related engineering

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Basic field troubleshooting of UAVs and GCS
• Mentoring/training new pilots
• SOP improvement contributions
• Weather monitoring for flight planning
• Basic UAV troubleshooting
• Pilot mentorship

Work Setup

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Relocation: Relocation assistance provided
• Travel: Field deployment across multiple Indian client sites
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Remote eligibility
• Visa sponsorship
• Travel

What You'll Likely Work On

• Fly Airbound’s indigenous hybrid VTOL drones for delivery and test missions following established SOPs.
• Perform detailed pre‑flight, in‑flight, and post‑flight inspections and document outcomes.
• Operate in full compliance with DGCA regulations, internal safety protocols, and site‑specific restrictions.
• Collaborate with ground crews, external partners, and air traffic control to ensure safe mission execution.
• Record accurate flight logs, incident reports, and maintenance schedules for each aircraft.
• Monitor weather conditions and contribute to mission planning and route optimization.
• Troubleshoot basic UAV and ground control station issues in the field.
• Help train and mentor incoming drone pilots as the program scales.

Good Fit If You Have

• Fresh engineering graduate with strong aviation enthusiasm.
• Willingness to travel and work at multiple field sites across India.
• Data‑driven mindset and bias for rapid execution.
• Comfortable coordinating across cross‑functional teams.