Wg Cdr Aarti Deshwal (Retd)
New Delhi
Summary
- Accomplished Wing Commander (Retd) from the Indian Air Force with extensive expertise in contract management and resource allocation. Proven track record in leading high-value support contracts and ensuring aircraft availability. Adept at stakeholder liaison and strategic planning, driving mission success in critical operations. Also an experienced veteran officer who has successfully operated in technically demanding, mission-critical environments during major operations including Uri, Balakot, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wing Commander (Retd)
Indian Air Force
Bangalore, Agra, Chandigarh
01.2012 - 01.2026
- Technical exposure: A total of 12 years field experience on IL-76 and AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) platform maintenance.
- Played a key role in the life-extension and maintenance of AWACS/IL-76 strategic platforms, served as SPOC for international contracts between stakeholders and field units.
- Successfully managed high-value support contracts (~USD 76M), ensured continuous aircraft availability, led safety and maintenance audits and supply-chain initiatives to support critical national missions.
- Supply chain management and procurement planning tasks for maintaining the float of AWACS spares.
- Preparation of Request for Proposal, draft contract and schedule of procurements/ROH.
- Expertise in contract formulation, execution and post contract management.
- Follow-up for getting necessary clearances from designated authorities under MoD/Service HQs to process cases for new procurements and Repair and Overhaul (ROH) cases.
- Conducted meetings as SPOC with OEMs in Russia, Service HQ representatives and field units.
Engineer Trainee
SMS SEIMAG India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Trained in technical project management.
- Engineering Design/ Drawing analysis for setting up of steel manufacturing plants.
Education
International Supply Chain Management -
IIFT Delhi
Delhi, India03-2023
Leadership and Behavioural Sciences -
AFAC
Coimbatore03-2016
PG Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering (Mech)
VTU
Belgaum06-2013
B. Tech - Mechanical
YMCA
Faridabad, India01.2011
Skills
- Resource Management
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Maintenance
- Vendor Liaison
- Stakeholder Liaison
- Decision Making
- Planning
- Target Achievement
- Maintenance Safety
- Quality Inspection
- Communication
- Calligraphy
- Creativity
Personal Information
- Spouse : Wing Commander Kshitij
- Date of Birth: 05/07/89
- Nationality: Indian
Rewards And Achievements
- Commended by the Air-Officer-Commanding in Chief, Western Air Command for performance during Second wave of Covid-19 in 2021.
- Appreciation by Air Officer Commanding, 12 Wg for successful conduct of recruitment rally of Non Combatant Enrolments (NCEs) in 2021.
- Brought AWACS operational capabilities to practical implementation during Op Sindoor and various national / international exercises by IAF.
- Retrieved 10 Aeroengines each costing more than 20 crores.
Projects
Led IL-76 and AWACS modification and life-extension projects, including OEM-supported and in-house execution during the pandemic
Data migration of all aircraft and related system documents onto an electronic platform of eMMS developed by M/s Wipro.
Weather radar modification on AWACS aircraft.
Life extension checks formulation for AWACS aircraft along with RCMA Kanpur.
Additional Competencies
- Above all, a Go-getter and a competent resource manager.
- Excels in Supply Chain Management.
- Good knowledge of Procurement for Defence (Domestic & International) as per DPM and DFPDS
- Experienced in Maintenance safety and Quality Inspections.
- A good communicator and thorough professional whose skills got featured into First ever podcast by IAF-"IAF unplugged ".
- Expert in painting and calligraphy skills
- Possesses strong landscaping and office interior design knowledge, creating aesthetically pleasing, functional spaces that enhance the work environment, employee well-being, and overall organisational ambience.
Last Appointment
Senior Engineer (MCC) and Engineering Officer in IAF
Languages
English
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Russian
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Wing Commander (Retd)
Indian Air Force
01.2012 - 01.2026
Engineer Trainee
SMS SEIMAG India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 12.2011
International Supply Chain Management -
IIFT Delhi
Leadership and Behavioural Sciences -
AFAC
PG Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering (Mech)
VTU
B. Tech - Mechanical
YMCA