Air Cmde Sameer Kalode VSM

Highly experienced and decorated military service officer transitioning to civilian administration to leverage 32 years of experience and achievements in aviation related functions like aircraft operations, maintenance and personnel management. Expertise in improving efficiency, resolving problems and providing exceptional leadership. Visionary with solid experience in managing multiple projects including procurement, budgeting and overall administration. Unwavering in pursuit of flight safety, excellence and mission accomplishment. A hardworking and passionate professional with strong organizational skills eager to lead the team achieve company goals.

Associate Program Director, Centre for Airborne Systems, DRDO (2022-till date)
- AEW&C Mk II Program, prestigious Joint IAF-DRDO Program for Design & Development of Mission System Avionics (MSA) on Airbus 321aircraft
Commandant, Air Force Technical College (2021-22)
- Commanded the premier Training Institute of Indian Air Force, wherein the ab-initio Aeronautical Engineering Officers of IAF are trained.
Deputy Project Director, Centre for Airborne Systems, DRDO
(2020-21)
- Mission Integration & Flight Test Centre, AEW&C

(NETRA) flagship program of CABS on Embraer aircraft
Director Engineering, Air HQs, New Delhi (2016-20)
- Handled maintenance, provisioning and procurement and Overhaul Contracts for the IAFs, IL76MD Tpt Fleet, IL78 MKI Air to Air Refueling Fleet, Airborne Warning & Control Systems i.e AWACS and AEW&C
- Executed several key contracts for Overhaul of aircraft, Aeroengines, Spares and Annual Maintenance of aircraft and ground support equipment.
Chief Engineering Officer, Air Force Station, Chandigarh(2013-15)
- Fleet management of IL 76/ AN32/ Mi 26/ C17 aircraft.
- Maintenance management of all Runway and Navigational Aids
- Recovery of Burnt IL76 aircraft with structural mod and electrical looming
- Awarded the Best in Maintenance Station 2014-15 (WAC)

Senior Engineer Electronics, Air Force Station, Bhuj (2006-08)

- Maintenance management of ground to air Communication

- Maintenance management of all Runway & Navigational Aids and Runway Lighting Systems

Senior Engineering Officer (1990-2005)

- Maintenance Management of IL76/IL 78 aircrafts

- Certifying aircraft for Operational Missions

- Supervision, On Job Training and Skill Development of Aircraft Technicians

Vishisht Seva Medal by President of India 26 Jan 2006

Commendation by Chief of Air Staff, IAF 26 Jan 2011

Commendation by Chief of Air Staff, IAF 08 Oct 2005

Commendation by AOC-in-C, WAC , IAF 08 Oct 1995

INDO US Ex, ALASKA USA 2002

Ex COPE THUNDER 04 USA 2004

EX GOLDEN EAGLE, South Africa 2004

Overhaul of IL76 & IL 78 Aircraft, Russia 2000/2014/2018/2019

Air to Air Refuelers Trg, Uzbekistan/Israel 2003

Staff Visit Brazil/Netherlands 2016