Expert Details
Aviation, Ground Handling, MRO, FBO, and Aircraft Sales
ID: 734814
India
Expert has spent 18 years in the Business Aviation industry. Specifically, he has undertaken a number of Senior Leadership roles -- most recently, as Head Aircraft Management with an aviation group in New Delhi, India.
Prior to his current role, Expert worked with Tata Group’s business aviation arm as Director of Operations. In this capacity, he was responsible for managing the aircraft charter operations. Prior to joining Taj Air, he has worked in leading Indian aviation companies like Cambata Aviation, Essar Group Corporate Aviation, BJETS, and Universal Weather Aviation India.
In 2009, Expert was involved in setting up of India’s first General Aviation Terminal in Mumbai airport. He is a passionate aviator who holds a Commercial Pilot's license and is based in New Delhi, India.
As a consultant, Expert provides thought leadership on: Aviation Projects, Ground Handling, Aircraft Charter, Business Aviation, and Private Jet Sales.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2003 | Degree: BSC | Subject: Maths | Institution: M.K.University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2018 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Aircraft Sales Representative | Department: India & South East Asia |
Responsibilities:Working as Aviation consultant for Employer for Aircraft Sales representation in India and Asia region. Providing consultancy for adhoc business aviation projects. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2017 to 2018 | Employer: Bird ExecuJet Airport Services | Title: HEAD AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert heads the aircraft management department and aircraft sales for Lux Aviation. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2017 to 2016 | Employer: LIGARE AVIATION | Title: Vice President Operations & Business Development | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert headed the flight operations and business development vertical for the aviation business. He managed a team of 45 employees comprised of Pilots, Cabin Crew, Operations and Sales. Among other significant achievements during this time, he:• Developed strategy and business plan for optimizing usage of company fleet of 10 aircraft. • Manage and share responsibility with Chief Pilot for smooth functioning of Operations department. • Oversight of Flight Dispatch,Ground operations, scheduling/movement of aircraft. • Heading the business development team and responsible for developing new business areas. • Heading Ligare Training centre providing Flight Safety and Cabin Crew courses for business aircraft operators. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2016 | Employer: TAJ AIR LTD | Title: Director Operations | Department: Senior Management Leadership |
Responsibilities:Expert has headed the operations of this aircraft charter business unit since June 2010. He was responsible for ensuring optimum functioning of fleet of 04 aircraft in Non Schedule Operators Permit category driving compliance to management, safety and regulatory requirements. He also managed a team of 40 members comprised of Pilots, engineers, operations and support staff. Among other responsibilities, he undertook:• Relationship management with OEM’s, Flight Safety International, CAE, key government officials and aviation vendors charter customers and develop new business opportunities • Operational control of company aircraft involving planning and scheduling movement of aircraft fleet. • International Trip scheduling, flight planning obtaining permits & arranging ground handling • Achieved DGCA certification of CAP3100 in record time of 21 days • Managed aircraft sales dealership of Piaggio Aero Avanti Aircraft in India. Participated in various Air Shows with Piaggio Aero sales team and provide them aircraft support for customer demonstration flights and static display. • Taj Air-Metrojet Aviation Joint venture: Played a key role in formation of joint venture MRO company with Hong Kong based Metrojet Aviation. Appointed as Senior Team member by Tata Sons for setting up of the MRO Joint Venture company at Mumbai airport. Provided support to Tata Sons in evaluation of Airports for construction of hangar. Acquired commercial rights and processed security clearance for the project. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Employer: BUSINESS JETS INDIA (BJETS) | Title: | Department: GENERAL MANAGER -FLIGHT OPERATIONS |
Responsibilities:Expert was responsible for heading the flight operations department and managing a fleet of 3 Hawker 850XP aircraft and 1Cessna Citation CJ2. Job function involves overseeing the functioning of the department. He:• Oversaw staffing and maintenance schedules, scheduling and rostering of crew. • Managed International operations for Hawker850XP and Learjet 65 aircraft based out of Singapore for charter operations. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2007 | Employer: ESSAR GROUP | Title: MANAGER FLIGHT SERVICES | Department: Corporate Aviation |
Responsibilities:Expert was responsible for managing all operational aspects involved in day-to-day operation of the company’s fleet of aircrafts; obtaining civil aviation landing/over flight permits; AOR clearances; extension of watch hours; airport ground handling arrangements; trip planning; flight planning; weather briefing and flight watch; and the updating and revision of airway manuals. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2005 | Employer: CAMBATA AVIATION LTD | Title: MANAGER FLIGHT OPERATIONS & EXECUTIVE AVIATION | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert handled airport fees including landing, parking, and navigation charges. Areas covered included non-scheduled flights, flight planning assistance, and weather and NOTAM briefing. The firm was a ground handling agency at Mumbai and Delhi International Airports providing ground handling and flight operations support to major international airlines. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Commercial Pilot's License; Flight Dispatcher; Safety Management System |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert was invited by Corporate Jet Investor to present his Indian Business Aviation overview at Dubai and Singapore. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| NIL |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has been: • Speaker and panelist at Corporate Jet Investor Conference Asia in Singapore • Speaker and presenter on Indian Business Aviation challenges and opportunities at Corporate Jet Investor Conference Middle East in Dubai |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert managed aircraft sales dealership of Piaggio Aero Avanti Aircraft in India. He participated in various air shows with the Piaggio Aero sales team and provided them aircraft support for customer demonstration flights and static display. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Expert visited Milan, Italy, for due diligence of Easy Flight Support and to evaluate business potential for forming a FBO joint venture company. He conducted site visits at Malpensa and Linate Airport. He prepared the business plan and conducted market and risk assessment for the business opportunity. Taj Air-Metrojet Aviation Joint venture: Played a key role in formation of joint venture MRO company with Hong Kong based Metrojet Aviation. Appointed as Senior Team member by Tata Sons for setting up of the MRO Joint Venture company at Mumbai airport. Provided support to Tata Sons in evaluation of Airports for construction of hangar. Acquired commercial rights and processed security clearance for the project. |