Chief Executive

WING COMMANDER VIJAY TIWARI (RETD)

B-**, Samrajya Society 1, Akota Road, Vadodara – 390020, Gujarat

Mobile: +91-982*******, Phone: +91-265*******, Email: **************@*****.***

Experienced Aviation Engineer and Professional

Seeking an assignment in a senior position in the aviation industry

PROFILE

• Focused and result oriented professional with over 25 years of rich and multi-disciplinary experience of maintaining complex aviation systems in Indian Air Force and 8 years of experience in providing consultancy in aviation and education in private sector.

• Excellent qualifications and sound technical knowledge.

• Expert in defence offsets and aviation management.

• Expertise of international aviation contracts and project management.

• Expertise of evaluation and testing of complex technical systems and their acquisition from international vendors.

• Extensively travelled to countries like USA, France, UK, S Africa, Israel and Spain to visit vendor facilities for project related work.

• Extensively trained in maintenance / repair and upkeep of various types of military aircraft and helicopters.

• Hands on experience in HR management and administration of a large technical & trained workforce.

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with ability to maintain cordial business relations.

• Multi-skilled individual and an out-of-the-box thinker, committed towards growth of the organization and its people.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Planning and organisational skills ~ In depth practical knowledge of all technical aspects of aircraft maintenance ~ Project and Programme Management ~ Hands on experience in managing defence offsets ~ Extensive multi-disciplinary experience of management of facilities, international projects, programmes and HR ~ Contract Management ~ Negotiations ~ Analytical mindset ~ Relationship Management ~ Focus and Goal Orientation ~ Adaptability to change in environment ~ Inspiring leadership with positive attitude and extraordinary motivating ability ~ Adept in handling procurement/ acquisition projects of aviation and weapon systems ~ Proficiency in computer work.

Employment History

EPOWER OVERSEAS, VADODARA, Gujarat

Chief Executive and Owner (Apr 2003 till date)

Achievements

• Meticulously planned and controlled all company activities and achieved laid down goals.

• Provided consultancy in the field of aviation and education.

• Promoted flying training academies from various countries in India.

• Enrolled and advised students for flying training abroad and in India.

INDIAN AIR FORCE

(Opted for pre-mature voluntary retirement after serving for 25 years)

HQ SOUTH WESTERN AIR COMMAND

Command Engineering Officer (A2) (Apr 2001 to Jul 2002)

Job Profile

• Maintenance management of a fleet of over 100 modern fighter aircraft.

• Controlling and monitoring aircraft maintenance activities of all operational bases.

Achievements

• Ensured maximum serviceability and optimum availability of aircraft for operations.

• Successfully coordinated spares provisioning and repair tasks of all bases with Air Force HQ, supply depots and various repair agencies like HAL.

OPERATIONAL AIR BASE

Chief Engineer (Apr 1999 tO Apr 2001)

Job Profile

• Managing entire maintenance facilities and activities related to fighter aircrafts, weapon systems, satellite communications, air defense radars, air defense missile systems, air traffic control services and air field safety vehicles.

• HR management and administration of a group of 15 engineers and 900 technicians.

AIR HQ

Deputy Director of Air Staff Requirements (May 1995 to Apr 1999)

Job Profile

• Handling acquisition of new aircraft, weapon and engineering systems and their induction after undertaking in-depth study, evaluation, trials and testing.

• Formulating and execution of contracts.

• Project management.

• Vendor management and evaluation.

• Visiting firms in foreign countries for evaluation and acceptance of technical equipment to be procured from them and for project coordinating activities.

AIRCRAFT UNITS OF INDIAN AIR FORCE

Senior Engineer (Jun 1977 to May 1995)

Job Profile

• Management, coordination and supervision of maintenance of various fighter aircrafts and helicopters.

• Administration and HR Management of up to 4 engineering officers and 300 technicians.

• Logistics management (spares provisioning and associated ground engineering tasks).

Education

• M E (Aerospace Engineering) from Indian Institute Of Science, Bangalore (1985)

• B E (Mechanical) from M S University, Baroda (1977)

• M Sc (Defense Studies) from Madras University (1993)

Professional Training

• Aeronautical engineering course at Air Force Technical College.

• LAMA 315B (Chetak/Cheetah) Helicopter Maintenance Course for I & II Line Maintenance (‘O’ level & ‘I’ level)

• Mirage-2000 Aircraft Maintenance Course for I & II Line servicing.

• Mirage-2000 weapon system course at France.

• Engine Overhaul Course at Air India Training Center, Mumbai

• Defence Services Staff Course

Personal Particulars

• Date of Birth: 14 Oct 1955

• Languages known: English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati

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