Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Projects
Certification
Leadership Experience
Coursework
Timeline
Meera Udar

Meera Udar

Summary

Detail-oriented Aviation Engineering student specializing in UAS operations and sustainable aviation initiatives. Developed FAA-compliant operational documentation and researched drone-based medical delivery systems. Strong analytical thinker with leadership experience in academic and multicultural environments. Insightful Observer recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excels in active listening, effective communication, and adaptability, ensuring success in fast-paced environments by leveraging these soft skills to meet and exceed objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Captain

ASAD Dance Academy
Delhi
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead the Delhi state contingent for an international dance competition hosted in Gwalior, India; was awarded 3rd place.
  • Directed team for a cultural event in Bali, Indonesia; organized by Indian Council of Cultural Relations, enhancing cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Led a diverse team of 30+ dancers from various schools, showcasing multi-cultural dance forms and promoting cultural exchange.
  • Developed leadership and teamwork skills by managing team dynamics, resolving conflicts, and motivating members to achieve peak performance.
  • Coordinated weekly in-person practices and choreographed routines for inter-school and inter-regional competitions, fostering a deeper appreciation for Indian art and dance.

Outreach Coordinator

Vrindan Foundation
Delhi
01.2021 - 07.2025
  • Coordinated outreach programs to engage community members and stakeholders.
  • Actively participated in the outreach initiatives such as workshops and community engagements to promote the NGO’s mission of using Indian art and culture as a form of self-expression to help peers in improving their emotional well-being.
  • Fundraised over ₹3,00,000 to support children in meeting their immediate basic education needs.
  • Managed volunteer recruitment and scheduling for various initiatives.
  • Developed educational materials for workshops and training sessions.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Research Observer

IATA (International Air Transport Association)
Gurgaon
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Engaged in policy discussions on aviation decarbonization and global emissions reduction strategies to shape industry standards.
  • Evaluated SAF's role with industry professionals in achieving carbon-neutral growth targets, informing strategic initiatives
  • Conducted research for IATA India, analyzing the long-term impact of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on CORSIA 2050 objectives

Human Resources Intern

Udar Real Estate
Delhi
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with the HR team to conduct employee satisfaction surveys, analyzed results, and presented recommendations for improving workplace culture.
  • Supported employee onboarding by conducting orientation sessions for sales and marketing trainees.
  • Helped in improved employee engagement with team building activities to boost morale specially in lean or no sales work scenarios, ensuring employee retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Engineering

The Ohio State University
5 2026

Skills

  • Research analysis
  • Data analysis
  • MATLAB
  • SolidWorks
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Fundraising strategies

Hobbies and Interests

  • Society of Women Engineers. Understanding the need for sustainability became the part of drive towards protecting the environment from pollution and increasing the green cover for the city of Delhi - Plantation Drives (planted approximately 200 trees saplings).
  • Developed a keenness to play Polo from a very young age seeing my father play the sport at an international level and my love for animals, I took up the sport and participated in the Junior IPA Polo Champions, 2022 in Delhi.

Projects

  • AQI MATLAB Application, Programming MATLAB, 09/23, Developed an application to measure the AQI of various pollutants which was put to a successful test with qualitative and quantitative outcomes. Designed an interactive GUI which was presented and tested with the class for positive and friendly user interactive interface results.
  • Prototype Design, Fundamental Engineering II, 03/23, Learnt the use of solid works graphics to design and test prototypes of parts and assemblies, it also helped me create self-design a sustainable model. Worked on creating various prototypes from scratch in the machine shop lab.
  • UAS Medical Delivery Research, Aviation Capstone, 12/25, Researched and evaluated the effectiveness of UAS in reducing medical response times in rural and hard-to-access regions. Conducted stakeholder and SWOT analysis assessing FAA regulatory impact, operational feasibility, and social acceptance. Compared drone logistics with traditional delivery systems to analyze time, cost, and environmental efficiency outcomes.
  • UAS Flight Operations Manual (Disaster Aftercare), UAS BVLOS, 12/25, Developed a comprehensive FAA Part 107-compliant Flight Operations Manual for post-disaster humanitarian drone missions. Designed crew SOPs, emergency procedures, risk assessment matrices, and Go/No-Go criteria integrating LAANC, TFR, and airspace compliance. Incorporated DJI FlyCart 30 specifications and operational safety protocols for structured mission execution.

Certification

FAA Part 107 Certificate, flight hours on Autel Evo Nano Plus, Skydio 2 and WingtraOne Gen II

Leadership Experience

ASAD Dance Academy, Team Captain, Delhi, India, 01/20, Present, My love for Indian art and dance form helped me get a role of a group coordinator for conducting in person many weekly practices and choreographing routines, for inter school and inter regional competitions. Lead the Delhi state contingent for an international dance competition hosted in Gwalior, India, was awarded 3rd place. Developed leadership and teamwork skills by managing team dynamics, resolving conflicts, and motivating members to achieve peak performance. Lead a team of 30+ dancers of various schools comprised of multi-cultural artists performing varied dance forms. Lead the team for a cultural event in Bali, Indonesia organized by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations.

Coursework

Physics I & II, Aerospace I, Dynamics, Statics, Mechanics of Materials, Calc I, Calc II, Calc III, Accounts I, Microeconomics, Aviation Management and Marketing, Business and Corporate Aviation, Economics and Human Geography, Human factors & Safety, Private Pilot Ground, Fundamental and BVLOS UAS, ATC Fundamentals, Accident Investigation, Aviation Weather & Performance, Aviation Regulation and Policy, Airport Management & Operations

Timeline

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Research Observer - IATA (International Air Transport Association)
06.2024 - 06.2024
Human Resources Intern - Udar Real Estate
05.2023 - 08.2023
Outreach Coordinator - Vrindan Foundation
01.2021 - 07.2025
Team Captain - ASAD Dance Academy
01.2020 - Current
The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Aviation Engineering