As an R&D Drone Pilot at Airbound, you will be tasked with conducting day-to-day R&D test cases, flight demos, mock deliveries, reliability tests, and flight hour accumulations. Your primary responsibility will involve performing tests on new technology and exploring various configurations of drones. Your key responsibilities will include conducting flight tests and test cases, planning and executing missions, researching, implementing, and testing new drone technologies, as well as collecting and maintaining data from drone flights. You will be expected to write and maintain reports on conducted flight tests, perform preflight, in-flight, and post-flight checks, update relevant trackers, and ensure the safe operation of drones. Additionally, staying up-to-date on the latest drone technology trends and collaborating with cross-functional teams will be essential aspects of your role. To qualify for this position, you should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and have 1-2 years of experience flying quadcopters, fixed wings, or hybrid VTOLs. Possessing a DGCA-approved remote pilot license is mandatory, along with a strong understanding of drone technology, including Ardupilot, Px4, and prior experience and exposure to UAV architecture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as well as a passion for drones and a strong desire to learn and grow in the field of drone technology are also required attributes for this role.,
About Airbound Our mission is to make a world where everyone has access to delivery. Where goods move as freely as information moves today. This is possible. Today the cost of moving on a scooter is ?2/km. That's the cost of moving a 150kg mass from point A to B. We're bringing that mass down to less than 5kgs, concurrently bringing the cost down to 10 paise/km. This is how we make deliveries a reality. This is how we create a world where we're doing billions of deliveries per day. The tech is not there. The current cost of drone delivery is ?100/km. We need to completely redefine the way things are done here. We're building the world's most efficient aircraft from the ground-up, and scaling that up to beyond anything the aerospace sector has ever seen. This cannot be an iterative process. We have to tear down all conventions and build everything up from scratch. To do this, we need nothing less than the best engineers. The ones who care about building something fundamentally different, who are deeply curious about understanding the fundamentals of everything they're working on, who are dreamers that believe in the impossible. About Human Resources At Airbound, ambition is in the air but someone has to make sure everything on the ground just works . That's the HR & Admin team. From setting up the right infrastructure to enabling seamless internal logistics, from ensuring timely procurement to keeping compliance airtight Admin is the silent force that ensures the company never loses momentum. This is a core enabling role if there ever was one. We're building some of the most advanced aircraft in the world, and that demands an environment where people can focus deeply, move quickly, and trust that the essentials are never a bottleneck. Every desk, document, delivery, and detail it all matters. We're not here to react. We're here to anticipate. If Airbound is to build at the pace of innovation, the Admin team ensures the environment, resources, and rhythms are always in sync with that speed. About the Role We're looking for a Recruitment Associate who's empathetic, people-savvy, and experienced in managing full-cycle hiring across technical and non-technical roles. You'll be the bridge between Airbound's teams and the exceptional talent we bring on board, ensuring every candidate experience is seamless, structured, and representative of our values. You'll work closely with hiring managers across composite engineering, hardware, firmware, software, and R&D, translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable hiring strategies. This is a role for someone who enjoys understanding people as much as understanding the technologies they work on. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Recruitment: Manage sourcing, screening, and coordination across multiple functions from composites engineering and manufacturing to R&D and operations. Talent Sourcing: Identify, attract, and engage candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, relevant institutions and internal networks. Interview Excellence: Conduct (un)structured interviews to assess both skill and culture fit, with strong ability to probe into technical and behavioural depth. Professional English language speaking is a must-have skill for this role. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs, refine job descriptions, and align on evaluation criteria. Process Ownership: Maintain accurate candidate pipelines, ensure timely follow-ups, and use data to report progress and identify bottlenecks. Candidate Experience: Deliver a smooth, transparent, and positive recruitment journey from first contact to offer stage. ATS & Tools: Leverage our Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Google Workspace, and other digital tools to streamline hiring workflows. Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas to improve recruitment campaigns, sourcing strategy, and employer branding initiatives. Qualifications Experience: 24 years of hands-on recruitment experience, preferably in fast-paced, tech-driven organizations. Communication: Exceptional English communication skills articulate, confident, and empathetic in candidate interactions. Technical Fluency: Comfortable hiring for hardware, firmware, and software engineering roles, with the ability to understand and communicate technical nuances. Interview Skills: Strong judgment and interpersonal intuition; skilled at identifying both technical competency and cultural alignment. Professional English language speaking is a must-have skill for this role. Tech-Savvy: Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and digital collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Sheets, Docs). Detail-Oriented: Highly organized, process-driven, and capable of managing multiple requisitions efficiently. Growth Mindset: Curious, adaptable, and excited to learn about new technologies and disciplines within Airbound's ecosystem. What we offer Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered Relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend to ease your commute Advanced salary credit to support you when you need it Nutritious, wholesome meals provided daily A driven, passionate team where you'll have room to grow and thrive - this is more than just a job, it's a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up Please only apply if you are comfortable working from Hoskote, Bangalore. Ready to take off ??
About Airbound - India's most audacious hardware company! Our mission is to make a world where everyone has access to delivery. Where goods move as freely as information moves today. This is possible. Today the cost of moving on a scooter is ₹2/km. That’s the cost of moving a 150kg mass from point A to B. We’re bringing that mass down to less than 5kgs, concurrently bringing the cost down to 10 paise/km. This is how we make deliveries a reality. This is how we create a world where we’re doing billions of deliveries per day. The tech is not there. The current cost of drone delivery is ₹100/km. We need to completely redefine the way things are done here. We’re building the world’s most efficient aircraft from the ground-up, and scaling that up to beyond anything the aerospace sector has ever seen. This cannot be an iterative process. We have to tear down all conventions and build everything up from scratch. To do this, we need nothing less than the best engineers. The ones who care about building something fundamentally different, who are deeply curious about understanding the fundamentals of everything they’re working on, who are dreamers that believe in the impossible. We are rewriting the future of logistics with our cutting-edge drones at Airbound, or as the folks at Tigerfeathers describe - we're working on a loonshot. Check out a snippet of our hardware in action here. 🚀 About Flight Ops Airbound operates a fleet of next‑generation delivery aircraft, and the Operations team ensures every flight runs seamlessly and cost-effectively. As an early‑stage aerial‑logistics company, we view Operations as a strategic pillar that drives growth and innovation. The team wears many hats: overseeing launch‑site selection and setup, flight planning, fleet utilization, and client onboarding. We also monitor weather, collate flight data, and aggregate historical patterns to power predictive analytics, while establishing the SOPs that keep our network running safely. Beyond routine workflows, we work on big-ticket problems such as cost‑optimization and pricing strategy. Operations is the glue that holds Airbound together. We work cross-functionally with engineering teams to translate growth ambitions into a detailed operations roadmap, which directly informs product design and engineering priorities. We have a strong bias for execution that is heavily informed by data. Decisions are guided by metrics—not gut instinct. We form hypotheses through critical thinking, then validate (or disprove) them with rigorous analysis of flight logs, delivery times, and cost metrics. We’re process-obsessed, relentlessly data‑driven, and biased toward rapid, efficient execution—always asking- How can we deliver better, faster, and cheaper? Where the UAV PILOT- FLIGHT OPERATIONS comes into the picture At Airbound, the UAV Pilot- Flight Operations plays a critical role in executing and scaling drone delivery missions. As part of the core flight operations team, this individual will directly operate our indigenous hybrid VTOL UAVs, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable transport of critical payloads across our logistics networks. And these are all the exciting things our UAV PILOT- FLIGHT OPERATIONS gets to work on Operate Airbound’s indigenous fleet of hybrid VTOL UAVs as per SOPs in day-to-day delivery missions and test flights Conduct detailed pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks Execute missions in compliance with DGCA regulations, Airbound’s internal flight safety protocols, and site-specific restrictions Coordinate with ground teams, external partners, and ATC authorities where applicable Maintain accurate flight logs, incident reports, and aircraft maintenance schedules Monitor weather, assist in flight planning Perform basic field troubleshooting of UAVs and GCS (ground control stations) Assist in training and mentoring new drone pilots as the program scales Contribute to continuous improvement of flight SOPs and operational workflows Support aircraft integration and customer demos as needed About you Desired Skills and Characteristics Strong communication and situational awareness skills Attention to detail, logical thinking and execute the activities as per Airbound’s SOPs Comfortable working in highly challenging environments with limited supervision Ability to travel across Airbound’s operational sites in India Exhibit good customer service, attribute courtesy, problem solving, reliability and good decision-making Learning mindset - keen to learn flight analysis tools for first line flight analysis, regulatory changes What we offer ✨ Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered 🚚 Relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend to ease your commute 💰 Advanced salary credit to support you when you need it 🥗 Nutritious, wholesome meals provided daily “A driven, passionate team where you’ll have room to grow and thrive - this is more than just a job, it’s a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up” If you are excited about the prospect of shaping the future of an aerial delivery startup and see yourself fitting the role, we'd love to hear from you! Ready to take off? ✈️ Do you want to join our team as our new Junior Pilot? Then we'd love to hear about you! Please only apply if you are comfortable working from Hoskote, Bangalore, Monday - Saturday. Budget: 3-4LPA