Indian ArmyChief Operations Officer (Air Operations) (Colonel)
Sep. 2013 - Sep. 2015On-site1. Deputy Brigade Commander controlling Operations, Planning, Administration, Security, Training, Supply Chain Logistics ($300M per year) of the highest composite Heli-base in the world, the first for Indian Army. 2. Managed a fleet of 50 light and medium lift helicopters, providing all-encompassing logistical support for troops deployed at extreme altitudes (18-21000 feet).
3. Coordinated expert teams of pilots, engineer and other support staff, servicing multiple types of helicopters in extremely high altitude multi-site operations. 4. Managing a large fleet of helicopters in the most challenging operational environment, unique in the world for high altitude operations.
5. Control and supervision of cross-functional teams of operations, logistics, infrastructure, training and security requirements of the base.
6. Strategize and Implement future operational requirements.
7. Collaborated with multiple entities including civil administration, Air Force, Paramilitary forces on numerous operational and disaster relief tasks.
8. Ensured a Flight Safety record of nearly 100% with only two minor incidents in two years.