Composites Technician

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Precision Work — Do detailed, careful work where alignment and finish matter. Millimetre-level accuracy, clean layups, correct process, no shortcuts.
• Quality Focus — Check your own work at every step, point out problems early, follow checklists carefully, and keep proper build records.
• Spotting Defects — Inspect parts for issues such as air pockets, layer separation, dry spots, and resin-starved areas; raise issues early and help find the root cause.
• Tools & Workstation Care — Keep your bench, jigs, fixtures, moulds, and tools clean and ready; leave the line tidy so the next shift can start without trouble..
• Continuous Improvement — Suggest fixes when something is slow, error-prone, or unsafe; small daily improvements add up.
• Composites Work — Cut, place, and lay up carbon fibre and fibreglass layers into moulds as per the layup plan; work with resin systems, wet layup, and prepreg.
• Vacuum Bagging & Curing — Set up bagging materials, breather layers, and vacuum lines; remove air pockets and hold a full vacuum without leaks; run oven and autoclave cycles from start to finish.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Excellent hand skills and a steady hand — able to work with small parts, tight tolerances, and delicate layups without losing patience.
• Comfort reading basic engineering drawings, parts lists, layup plans, and work instructions.
• Ability to follow SOPs carefully while also speaking up when something doesn't look right.
• Willingness to commute to or relocate near Hoskote.
• For experienced candidates: Real hands-on experience in composites or fabrication — through past work or vocational training.

Good to Have

• For freshers: Hands-on experience through personal projects, vocational training, or internships.
• ITI / Diploma in a relevant trade.
• Past experience in drone, aerospace, EV, robotics, wind energy, marine FRP, or precision instrument manufacturing.
• Familiarity with prepreg carbon fibre, wet layup, vacuum infusion, vacuum bagging, and autoclave work.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or production line ways of working.

Who You Are

• Cares about getting the job done thoroughly.
• Has an eye for detail and doesn't cut corners.
• Comfortable asking questions when unsure.
• Can focus through long, repetitive tasks.
• Wants to work on drones that actually fly.

Compensation range: ₹2 – 3.5 LPA (freshers), ₹4.5 – 5 LPA (experienced candidates)

This is our estimated budget for this skillset and current market. Candidates expecting a higher CTC are encouraged to apply and share their expected CTC in the application form, along with the skills and experience that justify it. Where a candidate lands within the salary range will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, skills, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, location, shift, and what the team needs.

Work Location: Hoskote, Bangalore (Headquarters)

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Insurance for you and your family.
• Relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend.
• Advanced salary credit if needed.
• Nutritious daily meals provided at the site.
• A clear, structured role in a growing operations team with room to develop skills.

“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”

• Work Schedule:1st & 3rd weeks of the month: Monday to Friday.
• 2nd, 4th & 5th weeks of the month: Monday to Saturday.

Ready to take off?