Test Pilot

• Jan 2023 - Present

Head Of Operations

• Dec 2020 - Dec 2022

* Managed flying operations accounting all variables such as weather, workload/ fatigue of aircrew, aircraft availability, servicing requirements, qualifications, optimum ORR, Annual flying task, training/ mission requirements etc. * Managed flying operations accounting all variables such as weather, workload/ fatigue of aircrew, aircraft availability, servicing requirements, qualifications, optimum ORR, Annual flying task, training/ mission requirements etc.

Fighter Jet Pilot

• Dec 2012 - Dec 2022

* Fully Operational on three types of aircraft with more than one thousand four hundred hours of accident/ incident free flying across country's length & breadth * Qualified and Certified to fly and test high performance jets to the limit and beyond flight envelope. Seasoned Mission and Combat Leader * Trained aircrew to fly various missions and conducted simulator sorties to handle emergency situations requiring rapid response * Range Safety Officer responsible for control of flight and ensure safe firing of High Explosive Bombs, Rockets and Guns * Recovered aircraft post several inflight system failures and landed safely. Analyse data and flight parameters to render assistance to technical crew for defect rectification of complex flight systems * Undertaken several high profile sorties including demonstrations during events of National importance Show less

Board President

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

* Led team of 12 engineers of various specializations towards preparation of Board Proceedings & Detailed Project Report (DPR) for construction of Aviation facilities worth 700+ crores for two types of Advanced Jet Aircraft * Analyzed Facilities Data Pack(FDP) & Facilities Requirement Diagram (FRD) to ascertain number of hangars, accommodation, fire safety equipment, magazines, test benches, aprons, ERPs, RESS required as part of support Infrastructure for aircraft * Liaisoned with MES, E-in-C Branch, Works Offices & Headquarters to enable early resolution of problems and submission of Board Proceedings. Show less

Aviation Manager

• May 2019 - Aug 2020

* Responsible for three Strategic Forward Operating Airbases located at a distance of more than 1500kms from mainland India with a complement of 1800 personnel * Ensured installation, upkeep and maintenance of all aviation facilities located at FOABs * Supervision of operational deployment of air assets. Co-ordinator for supply management of fuel, spares, ordnance & ammunition across Island Territories * Adviced Component Commander on plans for optimum deployment of assets, ORR of pilots, Annual Flying Task, Aircraft serviceability and Operations * Planned and executed maiden deployment of UAVs at FOABs overcoming severe logistical challenges and operational constraints Show less

Financial Controller

• Oct 2016 - May 2019

* Sole controlling authority for financial claims, allowances and grants of 300 personnel * Ensured timely and effective consumption of funds by the unit allocated under different financial heads * Process financial cases, Issue tender, shortlist suppliers, negotiate & award of contracts for services and procurement of items * Ensured contractor compliance for Annual Maintenance Contacts in force * Sole controlling authority for financial claims, allowances and grants of 300 personnel * Ensured timely and effective consumption of funds by the unit allocated under different financial heads * Process financial cases, Issue tender, shortlist suppliers, negotiate & award of contracts for services and procurement of items * Ensured contractor compliance for Annual Maintenance Contacts in force

Administrative Officer

• Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

* General Administration, perspective planning and policy implementation * Co-ordinated with various stake holders and cross-functional teams for smooth functioning of squadron * Man management including conflict resolution, grievances handling, leave management and personality development * Liaisoned with civil administration and police department * General Administration, perspective planning and policy implementation * Co-ordinated with various stake holders and cross-functional teams for smooth functioning of squadron * Man management including conflict resolution, grievances handling, leave management and personality development * Liaisoned with civil administration and police department

Powertrain System Test Engineer

• Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

* Requirement Analysis, Prepare test cases/specs, Prepare Labcars for ECU test, Validating results by performance check tests, I/O test on Conventional Engine ECUs for Hardware validation. * Test automation for EEPROM robustness test. Drive cycle test for lifetime estimation of EEPROM * Test for detection and non-detection of various Diagnostic Fault Codes (DFCs) in ECU Software * ISTQB Certified Tester * Requirement Analysis, Prepare test cases/specs, Prepare Labcars for ECU test, Validating results by performance check tests, I/O test on Conventional Engine ECUs for Hardware validation. * Test automation for EEPROM robustness test. Drive cycle test for lifetime estimation of EEPROM * Test for detection and non-detection of various Diagnostic Fault Codes (DFCs) in ECU Software * ISTQB Certified Tester

Team Captain

• Feb 2010 - Oct 2010

* Captain for DRDO Student Robot Competition 2010 * Runners out of 240 pan India entries and awarded Rs 1,00,000 by Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, DRDO * Captain for DRDO Student Robot Competition 2010 * Runners out of 240 pan India entries and awarded Rs 1,00,000 by Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, DRDO