Vinay Hoon
Dehradun
Summary
Highly accomplished and disciplined Army veteran with 31 years of distinguished service in the Indian Army, including over two decades as an Attack Helicopter Pilot with the Army Aviation Corps. Demonstrated expertise in operations management, administration, logistics, and personnel leadership. Proven success in managing large teams, implementing policy, and coordinating cross-functional departments in high-pressure environments. Served in international peacekeeping operations with the United Nations. Now seeking leadership roles in administration, operations, or general management in a civilian setting.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Colonel
Indian Army
08.1994 - 06.2025
- Final Posting: Assistant Adjutant General (AAG), Chandimandir Cantonment
- Oversaw administrative functions for large army units, including personnel planning, logistics, and resource management
- Directed high-level coordination between departments, ensuring operational readiness and compliance
- Led, trained, and mentored diverse teams of over 200 personnel, fostering a culture of discipline, performance, and accountability
- Managed deployment logistics, risk mitigation, and field operations in both routine and crisis scenarios
- UN Peacekeeping Mission – Congo (2012): Facilitated multinational coordination, conflict resolution, and humanitarian operations in a volatile region
- Licensed Attack Helicopter Pilot since 2000; flew missions in both peacetime and conflict zones
- Served with Army Aviation Corps, executing aerial support, surveillance, and strategic reconnaissance missions
- Coordinated with ground and air units to ensure mission success and operational safety in complex terrains
Education
Executive Program - Business Management (HR & Finance)
IIFT
New Delhi, India01-2025
Junior Leadership Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Army War College
Mhow, India12-2005
B.A. (Hons) - English
Delhi University
04-1992
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Operations & Logistics Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Team Development & Training
- Crisis & Risk Management
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Defence-Civil Transition Strategy
Awards
- United Nations Peacekeeping Mission – Congo, 2012
- Army Commander's Commendation Card
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Colonel
Indian Army
08.1994 - 06.2025
Executive Program - Business Management (HR & Finance)
IIFT
Junior Leadership Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Army War College
B.A. (Hons) - English
Delhi University
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