Prasanna A. Udgir
Gurugram
Summary
Currently working as Chief Ground Instructor (Awaiting DGCA Approval) in Air India Ltd. Have rich training experience of 21+ years in the aviation industry and a total of 24 years of experience. Believe in serving my Company and the aviation industry, to continue to strive towards safer skies based on holistic and inclusive modern training trends and philosophies. Have been approved Ground Instructor for Pilots and Flight Dispatchers on technical aircraft systems, performance, and special procedures as an SME, on civilian aircraft like the A320 CEO and NEO, A321, B787, A340-300, A330-200/300, B777-300ER, B737-400/700/800/900, ATR 72-500. Proven track record of credible pilot training along with integrity. Have successful experience of working in matrix organizational structure and cross functional teams. Have successful experience of project management, innovation, and self-developed eLearning content.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Ground Instructor (Awaiting DGCA Approval)
AIR INDIA LTD
11.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Air India Training Academy
- Air India Training Academy
DGM - Chief Ground Instructor
TATA SIA AIRLINES LTD
03.2018 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Intellion Edge
- Exercised the privileges of Ground Instructor in training pilots and dispatchers on Technical systems, Performance and as SME on Special operations for Airbus A320 CEO and NEO, A321, B787 and B737 NG airplanes
- Led and mentored the team of GIs in Vistara to provide superlative training to pilots and dispatchers.
- Independently developed and implemented eLearning content securing DGCA approval.
- Developed the the Bridge Training Elearning Content of Vistara - Air India Merger
- Developed and implemented the Distance Learning project for pilot and dispatcher training
- Officially consulted and advised AAPA (Association of Asia Pacific Airlines) for distance learning
- Mentored, GIs and innovated Innovated processes / software such as E Evaluation etc
- Conducted multitudes of Train the Trainer for training cross functional teams
- Created software model and tools for training like TNA etc
- Have participated in and have experience of representing Ground Training, in many IOSA / DGCA audits.
- Authored write ups in company operations magazine
Senior Technical Instructor, Manager M3
JET AIRWAYS (I) LTD
11.2003 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: SIROYA CENTER, Near ITC GRAND MARATHA HOTEL, SAHAR Road ANDHERI (E)
- Successfully managed the Flight Operations Technical Training in the absence of DGM Technical Training
- Conducted training for pilots and dispatchers on A330- A340, B737- 400/700/800/900, ATR72-500 and B777
- Developed learning content, training programs and question papers.
- Implemented eLearning, SMS, Train the trainer programs.
- Have participated in and have experience of representing Ground Training IOSA / DGCA / TSB Canada / FAA audits
- Earned recognition from pilots, flight dispatchers and colleagues for professionalism of briefings and quick responses to technical topics, queries and problem -solving techniques
- Mentoring, Development and training of newly inducted Instructors
- Observed and evaluated trainee work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Marketing Executive, Project Engineer, Purchase Executive
Mccoy Architectural Systems Pvt Ltd.
06.2001 - 01.2003
- Got an exposure to sales and marketing and project management fundamentals using Primavera.
- Successful implementation of the computerized software for the purchase department and project planning
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
KC College
06.2003
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical
Mumbai University
06.2000
Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical
BTE
06.1997
Skills
- Learning Management System (Success Factors)
- ADOBE CAPTIVATE
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- ADOBE Reader
- Interactive learning
- Instructional material development
Professional Development
Completed various OEM courses and training including TTT from Airbus for A340, A330 etc
Completed various management and leadership courses from XLRi Jamshedpur, Dale Carnegie, HRCI etc.
Completed special courses such as UPRT from Singapore Airlines ltd. etc
Completed IATA courses for Advanced TTT.
Skillsets
- Learning Management System (Success Factors)
- Adobe Captivate
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Adobe Reader
Awards
- 3 Vistara V-CLAP awards for Distance Learning, E-Learning, B737 induction
- Received various appreciation letters in Vistara and Jet Airways for innovation
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Watching Television
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Chief Ground Instructor (Awaiting DGCA Approval)
AIR INDIA LTD
11.2024 - Current
DGM - Chief Ground Instructor
TATA SIA AIRLINES LTD
03.2018 - 11.2024
Senior Technical Instructor, Manager M3
JET AIRWAYS (I) LTD
11.2003 - 03.2018
Marketing Executive, Project Engineer, Purchase Executive
Mccoy Architectural Systems Pvt Ltd.
06.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical
Mumbai University
Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical
BTE
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
KC College
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