Operations Technician (All India)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Airbound seeks an Operations Technician to perform hands‑on field maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of UAVs across Bangalore and Andhra Pradesh. The role blends mechanical/electrical repair, inventory control, and coordination with flight‑ops teams to keep drone deliveries on schedule.

Role Snapshot

• UAV field maintenance & repairs
• Pre‑flight and post‑flight inspections
• Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
• Spare parts and inventory management
• Coordination with pilots and dispatch
• Travel between Karnataka and AP sites

Must-Have Requirements

• UAV/drone field maintenance
• Hand soldering/crimping
• Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
• Outdoor field work
• UAV/drone assembly, MRO, field ops
• Must be fluent Telugu for AP‑deployed role
• Must be willing to be deployed in AP or Karnataka
• Must be based in or relocate to Bangalore for Bangalore‑deployed role

Nice-to-Have Signals

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

Work Setup

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Relocation: Relocation assistance provided; must be willing to move to Bangalore or AP sites
• Travel: Travel between AP and Karnataka deployment sites as needed
• Employment type: Full-Time

Application Requirements

• Expected CTC

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Shift details
• Security clearance

What You'll Likely Work On

• Execute scheduled and on‑demand maintenance on deployed UAVs, including battery, motor, propeller, sensor, and harness checks
• Perform thorough pre‑flight and post‑flight checks, log findings, and flag items needing deeper repair
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and avionics issues in the field; escalate complex problems
• Manage spares, consumables, and tools inventory at deployment sites and raise restock requests
• Collaborate with pilots, dispatchers, and flight‑ops admins to keep missions on schedule and communicate aircraft status
• Provide feedback to manufacturing on repeat failures to drive design improvements
• Travel between deployment locations in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka as required

Good Fit If You Have

• Enjoys field work over desk work
• Remains calm under pressure and restores flight operations quickly
• Takes ownership without needing follow‑up
• Communicates clearly with HQ teams
• Passionate about building drone delivery in India