Operations Technician (All India)
$200,000–$450,000 year
On-siteHoskote, Karnataka, India or Andhra Pradesh, India
Hoskote, Karnataka, India or Andhra Pradesh, IndiaOn-siteFull Time$200,000–$450,000 yearAssociates DegreeStartup
Full TimeAssociates DegreeStartup
Job Summary
Operations Technician for Airbound in India responsible for field maintenance of deployed aircraft, including battery and motor checks, propeller changes, sensor calibration, and harness inspection; perform pre-flight and post-flight checks, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/avionics issues in the field, manage spares and tools, coordinate with Flight Ops, provide feedback to manufacturing, and travel between Hoskote/Bangalore and Andhra Pradesh for field deployment.
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience in the UAV / drone industry — assembly, MRO, field ops, or service
- Good hand skills 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- This is our estimated budget for this skillset and current market. Candidates expecting a higher CTC are encouraged
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