Captain Vikash Kumar Thakur
New Delhi
Summary
ATPL holder with Airbus 320 PIC rating, current IR and ELP. Dynamic aviation professional amassing over 6,100 flight hours and demonstrating exemplary leadership in flight operations, with extensive experience as a Captain. Proficient in safety management and quality assurance, consistently ensuring adherence to rigorous aviation standards while mentoring the next generation of pilots. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and safety in all aspects of aviation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director & Mentor
Vayudoot Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed training materials and resources to support pilot training initiatives.
- Instructed ground classes for CPL/ATPL.
Captain
IndiGo Airlines
Kolkata, Pune
10.2016 - 07.2024
- Accumulated 3891 hours on Airbus A-320/321.
- Led as Pilot in Command (PIC) for 2470 hours, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
- Worked in management position as Fleet Coordinator for Line Ops at Kolkata base, and CSR activities at Pune base.
- Mentored aspiring pilots through IndiGo's Pilot Mentoring Program, fostering professional development.
Asst Flight Instructor/ FSQA Manager
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi
Raebareli
08.2011 - 11.2015
- Conducted 1874 hours of instructional flying.
- Managed Flight Safety and Quality Assurance department and processes.
- Institutions ambassador at multiple forums.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation
Mumbai University
Mumbai 05.2021 - 05/2023
Airbus A320 Type Rating
Asian Aviation Centre of Excellence, Kuala Lumpur
03.2016 - 05.2016
Airbus A320 Command Training
L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy, UK
03.2019 - 04.2019
Accident And Incident Investigation
Safety Operating Systems
Phoenix , USA 04.2001 -
Skills
- Mentoring
- Flight Safety
- Research Skills
- Event Management
- Quality Management
- Accident investigation
- Flight operations
Hobbies and Interests
- Martial arts
- Creative writing
- Philosophy
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Director & Mentor
Vayudoot Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
07.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Aviation
Mumbai University
05.2021 - 05/2023
Airbus A320 Command Training
L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy, UK
03.2019 - 04.2019
Captain
IndiGo Airlines
10.2016 - 07.2024
Airbus A320 Type Rating
Asian Aviation Centre of Excellence, Kuala Lumpur
03.2016 - 05.2016
Asst Flight Instructor/ FSQA Manager
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi
08.2011 - 11.2015
Accident And Incident Investigation
Safety Operating Systems
04.2001 -