NIRMAL BAKSHI
AVIATION
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished Helicopter Pilot with 4200+ flight hours in the Indian Air Force, recognized for exceptional leadership as a Commanding Officer, Aircrew Examiner, Flight Commander and Staff Appointee. Proven expertise in operational planning, inspection and flight safety, complemented by a Vayu Sena Medal for Gallantry. A qualified instructor with a strong focus on inspection and audit of flying units. Knowledgeable with solid background in aviation and helicopter operations. Successfully executed numerous high-risk missions, demonstrating precision and reliability. Proven ability to manage complex flight schedules and ensure safety, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Helicopter Pilot
Indian Air Force
06.1997 - 08.2019
Experience: Total Flying Experience 4200 hrs including 2600 hrs by day and 600 hrs by night as Captain.
Types of aircraft flown:
- Chetak, Cheetah, Mi-8, M-17, Mi-17 1V, Mi-17 V5, ALH Mk-I, ALH Mk-III.
- Held flying category of AMG on all types.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Flying Instructor
- Helicopter Combat Leader
- Instrument Rating Instructor Examiner.
Appointments Held:
- Flight Commander (ALH)
- Air Force Examiner, Aircrew Examining Board
- Commanding Officer of a frontline helicopter unit (Mi-17 V5)
- Staff Officer Co-ord, Head Quarter Training Command.
Achievements:
- Vayu Sena Medal for Gallantry
- Best Overall Performance Rotary Wing: Flying Instructors' School
- First in Order of Merit Instrument Rating Instructors' Course AEB
CPl(H):
- Completed Class-2 medicals and currently undergoing Class-1 Medicals.
- Cleared requisite exam qualifications namely RTR and DGCA papers towards CPL(H)
- Processing FRTOL, flying currency on helicopters.
- Estimated timeline for pending administrative processes- Sep 25
- Likely to obtain license by Sep-Oct 25
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Inspection and Audit of Flying Units
Operational planning
Flight safety
Timeline
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
Helicopter Pilot
Indian Air Force
06.1997 - 08.2019
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