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Airbound is building the world's most efficient aircraft for autonomous delivery, aiming to reduce drone delivery costs from ₹100/km to 10 paise/km. The company's mission is to make delivery universally accessible by fundamentally reimagining aircraft design and operations.
The Strategy & Operations Associate works directly with the Chief of Staff and Head of Operations on high-impact projects that drive growth and shape product development. Operations is a strategic pillar at Airbound, not a support function—it owns launch-site selection, flight planning, fleet utilization, client onboarding, weather monitoring, flight data analysis, and safety protocols.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining Excel-based financial models that forecast operational costs (airframe, motor, servo life, maintenance, manpower) under different growth scenarios to guide pricing and resource allocation
- Collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, and Software teams to translate growth plans into detailed operations roadmaps with clear problem statements, constraints, and success metrics
- Analyzing delivery times and cost data to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements for routes, turnaround times, and inventory management
- Leading or coordinating special projects such as setting up new launch hubs, entering new regions, or evaluating partnerships
- Preparing presentations on operational plans, cost forecasts, and performance metrics for leadership and investors
- Reviewing SOPs and safety protocols to ensure scalability and compliance as the company grows
- Supporting urgent analyses, competitive research, new business evaluations, and fundraising materials
The role is full-time and on-site at the Hoskote, Bangalore headquarters (working alternate Saturdays), with substantial room for growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must-have:
- Bachelor's degree from a top-tier engineering school with strong academic record (MBA not required)
- 1–2 years of experience at a management consulting firm, investment bank (front office, Industrials or M&A preferred), or in strategy/operations at a deep-tech startup (quality of experience prioritized over years)
- Proven financial modelling and advanced Excel skills
- Structured problem-solver comfortable with ambiguity who converts complex problems into actionable plans
- Quick learner in new domains such as drone technology and aviation regulation
- Ability to work effectively with engineers, pilots, and business teams
- Clear written and verbal communication skills across all levels (technicians to CEO to clients)
- Self-starter with strong ownership and high attention to detail
- Genuine interest in UAVs, aviation, logistics, and the future of delivery
Good to have:
- Familiarity with SQL, Python, or Tableau
- Experience coordinating cross-functional projects
