RAGHVENDRA SINGH
Mathura
Summary
Certified PMP, RMP, LSSBB, and CSM professional with 14 years of aviation and air defense experience in the Indian Air Force. Specialized in operational leadership, risk and crisis management, and lifecycle support of aviation systems. Successfully led induction, integration, and post-deployment support of advanced aerial platforms and missile systems in collaboration with international OEMs including Russian (Mi-17 IV helicopters), French (Thales) and Israeli (IAI,ELTA,DRDO,BEL,HAL). Proven expertise in coordinating with key stakeholders such as DRDO, HAL, and civil aviation authorities for VVIP and mission-critical operations. Adapt at regulatory compliance, technical risk mitigation, cross-functional coordination, and aviation facility oversight.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPERATIONS AND SECURITY LEAD (CONTRACT ROLE)
BCCI (Anti Corruption and Security Unit)
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Led end to end operational risk and security oversight for New Zealand cricket team for ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2026 along with International stakeholders.
- Directed security operations for Indian Cricket team during international tour to Australia , collaborated with Australian Cricket Board and Law enforcement.
- Led venue risk assessments, access control audits, and threat identification for the Kerala State cricket league and Punjab Kings franchise during IPL 2025, in compliance with BCCI's security, anti-corruption protocols, and code of conduct.
- Acted as the principal point of contact for all security and integrity-related matters, in close coordination with Team Integrity Officers, Anti-Corruption Managers, and franchise leadership.
- Conducted risk assessments across venues and stadiums, managed access control, movement of team members, anti-doping procedures.
- Identified, reported, and escalated integrity threats or unusual activities, maintaining strict adherence to all IPL security policies.
SENIOR AD OPERATIONS OFFICER
INDIAN AIRFORCE
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Executed Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) including system validation, calibration checks, environmental compliance, and operational readiness trials before induction
- Led the Joint Receipt Inspection (JRI) of the ₹700 Cr SPYDER missile system with IAI/ELTA and DGAQA, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and safety standards
- Inducted, 700 Cr SPYDER missile system from ISRAEL (IAI, ELTA) in Indian Airforce AD fleet aligning deliverables to stakeholder expectations.
- Renewed and Signed MOU and AMC with OEM (IAI,ELTA) and KALYAN AEROSPACE INDUSTIRES worth 500 Cr for a period of 05 Years.
- Accepted and Inducted and operationalised Mobile communication terminal (MCT) from BEL worth 7 Cr in VUCA environment of northern sector.
- Orchestrated high-stakes defense operations post-Pulwama attacks with combat assets worth 150 Cr maintaining operational readiness.
SENIOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER
INDIAN AIRFORCE
01.2009 - 06.2024
- As Pilot in Command flew 06 types of aircrafts - 03 variants of Mi-17 Twin engine Helicopters, Single Engine Chetak helicopter, HJT 16 Kiran MK1 fighter aircraft and HPT-32 piston engine aircraft.
- Conducted flight safety risk assessments and chaired safety review meetings
- Flew high profile missions involving (President, PM, RRM, MOD officials, CMs, Service Chiefs, Foreign Dignitaries, NSG, SFC, PARAs, MARCOs, Foreign SF Forces).
- Supervised, coordinated various critical snags during TOTAL TECHNICAL LIFE (TTL) with RUSSIAN OEM at Base repair depots.
- As Strategic project Inducted, Operationalised CCD EO/IR POD for the first time on Mi-17 Helicopter with FRENCH OEM Thales.
- Flew operational missions for testing and analysis of various airborne sensors in collaboration with DRDO, HAL, BEL.
- As Aerospace Security Officer conducted monthly, quarterly Flight safety meetings in collaboration with Base ASIO to ensure safe flight operations.
Education
Defence General Management Programme (DGMP) -
IIM-LUCKNOW
01.2024
B com Hons - E- Commerce
BSA College of Engineering & Technology
Mathura, UP01.2007
MBA - Operations and Data science
NMIMS
Mumbai, MHSkills
- Aviations Operations Officer
- Operational Risk Management
- Defence Procurement
- Aerospace safety and inspection
- OEM and Vendor Management
- Security and Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution
- Project Management
- Service Delivery & Performance Monitoring
- Cross functional team leadership
- Inspections and Audits
Certification
- Certified Twin and Single Engine Helicopter pilot (Chetak, Mi-8, Mi-17-1V, Mi-17)
- Defence General Management Programme (DGMP), IIM-L- 2024
- Project Management Professional (PMP-PMI)
- LSSGB, LSSBB
- Risk Management Professional, (RMP-PMI) Pursuing
- Annual Appraisal Workshop, IAF 2020
- Training and Behavioral Sciences at College of Air Warfare (CLABS)
Awards
- Awarded AOC-in-C, South Western Air Command Commendation for prolonged deployment, accurate project oversight and guiding operational unit in high-risk VUCA environment.
- Letter of Appreciation (Commanding Officer)
Timeline
OPERATIONS AND SECURITY LEAD (CONTRACT ROLE)
BCCI (Anti Corruption and Security Unit)
03.2025 - 06.2026
SENIOR AD OPERATIONS OFFICER
INDIAN AIRFORCE
10.2021 - 06.2024
SENIOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER
INDIAN AIRFORCE
01.2009 - 06.2024
Defence General Management Programme (DGMP) -
IIM-LUCKNOW
B com Hons - E- Commerce
BSA College of Engineering & Technology
MBA - Operations and Data science
NMIMS