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Work History
Education
Skills
LICENCES & CERTIFICATION
Accomplishments
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Arvind Kr Srivastava

Arvind Kr Srivastava

Gurugram

Summary

A dynamic, result oriented, focused professional with 30 years of distinguished career as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF), with rich experience in command of combat units (fighter squadron and an Air Force Station) and policy/SOPs formulation and Administration. Vast experience in operational flying (3500 hours+) Majority on single seat fighter aircraft, and Officer in charge of various fighter fleets at Air Headquarter, New Delhi. Presently employed with Indigo Airlines as Senior First Officer on ATR-72-600 aircraft. An effective communicator with good interpersonal skills and hands on experience in managing overall Operations as Chief Operations Officer in major Fighter base with Two Fighter Squadrons, One Helicopter unit and three other combat units. Additionally, experience of Commanding an Air Force Station in NCR region. Strategic leader in aviation with a proven ability to oversee complex operations and implement safety measures. Spearheaded initiatives that improved flight safety and operational efficiency across multiple combat units. Committed to fostering a positive work environment and maintaining high morale among team members.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR FIRST OFFICER

INDIGO AIRLINES
GURUGRAM, INDIA
08.2023 - 06.2026
  • Flew and navigated aircraft and observed established control while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures for safe flights.
  • Adhered to Safety Protocols, including assessing weather variables to promote passenger, crew and aircraft safety.
  • Provided passengers with safe and comfortable journeys by observing Civil Aviation Regulations and Standards during flights.
  • Resolved emerging problems and incidents during flights by applying knowledge of flight principles and practices.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and high morale among crew members.
  • Monitored weather conditions and navigational hazards, adjusting routes to avoid risks.
  • Followed and executed flight plans for specific aeroplanes to deliver passengers and cargo safely to destinations.

Gp Capt

Indian Air Force
New Delhi, india
06.1993 - 06.2023
  • Posted as an Operational Pilot in various frontline operational Fighter Squadrons and as a Qualified Flying Instructor (Staff) pilot in various Flying Training Establishments including ab-initio Trainee Pilot Institutions.
  • Posted as Senior Aerospace Safety and Inspection Officer and entrusted with maintaining a safe and hazard free flying environment at a major Operational Base of the IAF.
  • Posted as Commanding Officer of a Fighter squadron.
  • Posted as Director at Air HQ, New Delhi to oversee functional and Operational control of couple of fighter fleets & Perspective Plans of the IAF and related issues at the Directorate of Operations (Offensive) and Directorate of Plans.
  • Posted as Chief Operations Officer of a major frontline Fighter Base.
  • Posted as Station Commander of an Air Force Station in NCR.
  • A dynamic, results-oriented, focused professional with 30 years of distinguished career as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF), with rich experience in the command of combat units (fighter squadrons and an Air Force Station), Flight Safety, Policy, SOPs formulation, and Administration.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - AIRLINE MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL COURSE IN AIRLINE MANAGEMENT
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, Bengaluru, KA
2026

Master Diploma - Public Administration

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
2015

Advanced Professional Programme in Public Admin - Public Administration

Indian Institute of Public Administration
New Delhi, India
2015

Master of Philosophy - Social Science

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
2015

Certificate of Higher Education - FLIGHT SAFETY & AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

INSTITUTE OF FLIGHT SAFETY
2010

Master of Science - Defense and Strategic Studies

Skills

  • Risk management
  • Team leadership
  • Operational planning
  • Flight safety
  • Regulatory compliance

LICENCES & CERTIFICATION

ATPL, 8592, , FRTOL, 22221,  COP/RTR, 23100,  

ATR-72-600 (CO-PILOT),  TECHNAM (PIC), MIG-21/27(PIC), SU-30 MKI (PIC), KIRAN (PIC) AIRCRAFT

Accomplishments

  • PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF COMPLEX AIR OPERTAIONS
  • UNDERTAKING CIVIL AIR OPERATIONS WITH HIGH SENSE OF EMBEDDED SAFETY AND ON TIME PERFORMANCE
  • IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFTEY PROTOCOLS IN FLYING OPERATIONS BY MANAGING AND MITIGATING RISKS
  • TRAINER IN VARIOUS FLYING TRAINING ESTABLISHMENTS BOTH AS FLYING AND GROUND INSTRUCTOR
  • LEADING TEAMS OF DIFFERENT DOMAINS (OPS, IT, MET, ATS) AS LEADER
  • EASY COMMUNICATION STYLE

Timeline

SENIOR FIRST OFFICER

INDIGO AIRLINES
08.2023 - 06.2026

Gp Capt

Indian Air Force
06.1993 - 06.2023

Certificate of Higher Education - AIRLINE MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL COURSE IN AIRLINE MANAGEMENT

Master Diploma - Public Administration

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Advanced Professional Programme in Public Admin - Public Administration

Indian Institute of Public Administration

Master of Philosophy - Social Science

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Certificate of Higher Education - FLIGHT SAFETY & AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

INSTITUTE OF FLIGHT SAFETY

Master of Science - Defense and Strategic Studies

Arvind Kr Srivastava