Gp Capt Veninder Preet Singh (Retd)
New Delhi
Summary
Served with the Indian Air Force, and recognized for enhancing mission success through strategic problem-solving and operational efficiency. Expertise in Leadership, flying (military fighter, trainer and microlight aircraft as well as unmanned aerial systems) and aerospace safety & inspection. Commended for exceptional service and flight safety as a pilot and mission commander.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Executive, Pilot and Mission Commander
Indian Air Force
New Delhi
06.1998 - 07.2025
- Commanded a UAS squadron of the IAF and resolved operational challenges with effective problem-solving approaches, enhancing mission success rates and delivered cost-saving innovations by introducing functional improvements.
- Carried out 1500 hours of operations on Unmanned Aerial Systems (Heron, Searcher and Banshee Jet 40) in adherence to strict safety standards.
- As a pilot flew 1800 hours of operational and training missions on fighter, trainer, and microlight aircraft
- Carried out instructional duties on both manned aircraft and unmanned aerial systems
- Carried out Inspection and Audit of various units and systems (mainly UAS) with IAF
- Worked as Air Force Examiner for operational crew of all UAS
- Worked as Station Aerospace Safety and Inspecting Officer, to enhance flight safety at an operational base
Education
Bachelor of Science -
National Defence Academy
Khadakwasla, Pune05-1997
Skills
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Operational efficiency
- Mission planning
- Piloting
- Aerial systems management
- UAS testing
- Performance evaluation
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
Certification
- RPA Testing and Evaluation Course
- Qualified Internal Pilot Instructor Course
- Aerospace Safety and Accident Investigation Course
- Remote Pilot certificate (DGCA approved) on Cat 1, Rotorcraft (Small and Medium class)
- Instructor Rating by DGCA on Small and Medium Class Rotorcraft
Accomplishments
- Commended for dedication to duty by the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Air Command, IAF
- Commended for flight safety by the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command, IAF
- Recognized and awarded for maintaining an excellent record in flight safety
- Rated as exceptional (category AYE) for professional competence
Key Activities
- Mission commander and internal pilot on medium altitude long endurance (MALE) RPAs
- Operational experience of flying fighter, trainer, and microlight aircraft
- Instructor on both manned aircraft and unmanned aerial systems
- Commanding officer of an unmanned aerial system unit
- Air Force examiner
- Air Force inspector
- Station aerospace safety and inspecting officer
Timeline
Senior Executive, Pilot and Mission Commander
Indian Air Force
06.1998 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science -
National Defence Academy
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