AD/ SAD Full Time NEW

Role Overview : The position will drive policy advocacy, industry engagement, and programme execution for the drone and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sector. The role requires strong understanding of India’s evolving drone ecosystem, regulatory frameworks, and emerging applications across sectors.

1. Policy Advocacy & Government Engagement

• Track, analyse, and interpret drone-related policies, regulations, and reforms (e.g., civil aviation, defence, data, and privacy frameworks).
• Engage with key government bodies such as Ministry of Civil Aviation, DGCA, NITI Aayog, MeitY, MoD etc.
• Draft policy papers, consultation responses, and recommendations to promote industry growth.
• Represent FICCI in government meetings, working groups, and stakeholder consultations.
• Track emerging technologies such as AI-enabled drones, BVLOS operations, and drone traffic management.
• Publish thought leadership content to position FICCI as a key voice in the drone ecosystem.

2. Industry Development & Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage relationships with drone manufacturers, service providers, startups, investors, and end-users.
• Facilitate industry forums, roundtables, and working groups.
• Identify sectoral opportunities in agriculture, logistics, infrastructure, defence, and public safety.

3. Programme & Event Management

• Conceptualize and execute conferences, workshops, and summits focused on drones/UAS.
• Develop knowledge products such as reports, whitepapers, and industry insights.
• Lead capacity-building initiatives, training programmes, and pilot projects.

4. Business Development & Partnerships

• Identify sponsorship and partnership opportunities for sector initiatives.
• Identify & collaborate with international organizations, industry bodies, and think tanks.
• Revenue generation for programmes.

Key Skills

• Policy analysis and advocacy
• Strategic thinking and industry insight
• Stakeholder management and networking
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Project and programme management
• Knowledge of Drone / Robotics sector

Qualifications & Experience

• BTech / MTech, MPP, MBA, Master’s in Aviation, or related field.
• 8 + years of experience in policy, consulting, industry associations, or drone/UAS sector.