About Trainers
FROM THE PEN OF CEO
MR. ARVIND KUMAR
Meet Mr. Arvind Kumar, a visionary trailblazer who embarked on his career journey in 2004 in aviation industry with Indiana Airlines. Soon Paramount sited him and take him as Security In-Charge of Delhi Base. Then he joined Vistara as corporate affairs manager dealing with corporate affairs.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Mr. Arun Kumar Chopra, Ex. JDG, DGCA
- Over 45 years of distinguished experience in the aviation industry
- Appointed Principal, National Institute of Aviation Safety & Services (NIASS) — a Pawan Hans venture, on instructions of the Ministry of Civil Aviation
- Chief Instructor for Safety Management Systems (SMS), Aircraft Accident & Incident Investigation, and Human Factors
- Has trained pilots, AMEs, safety professionals, and DGCA officers across Airlines, General Aviation, HAL, and Defence organizations
- Conducted Aircraft Accident Investigation training for over 350 professionals from Airlines, HAL, DGCA, and Defence services
- Delivered SMS training to more than 1,500 aviation personnel across multiple aviation sectors
- Trained 500 engineering and safety personnel from Airlines, Pawan Hans, General Aviation, State Governments, and BSF in Human Factors and safety Audits
Air Cmde I. S. Bindra
- 50+ years of experience in Indian Air Force & Civil Aviation
- Vir Chakra Awardee and decorated war veteran
- Chief Ground Instructor for CRM, Human Factors, SMS, DGR, SGT & AWO
- Subject Matter Expert in Aviation Safety, CRM & Safety Leadership
- Extensive expertise in Risk Management, Safety Culture & Error Management
- Trainer & mentor for Flight Crew, Cabin Crew, Ground Staff & Management
- Strong experience in Operational Safety, Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Proven capability in Military-to-Civil Aviation Safety Integration
- Actively involved in Safety Audits, Regulatory Compliance & Training Programs
- Contributor to Aviation Manuals, SOPs & Training Curriculum Development
Wg Cdr. F.C. Jain (Retd.)
- Over 45 years of experience with the Indian Air Force & Civil Aviation
- DGCA Approved CRM Instructor (Approval No. AV 22018/Misc/08-FSD)
- Former Operations Coordinator – Pawan Hans Ltd.
- Conducted CRM Training for Pilots & Air Crew at NIASS and Pawan Hans Ltd.
- Specialized in Special VFR Operations and Adverse Weather / Monsoon Hazards Training for PHL Pilots
- CRM Facilitator at Delhi Flying Club, approved by Capt. A. S. Sethi
- Successfully completed Sample CRM Training in compliance with DGCA CAR requirements
- Extensive experience in Mountain / Hills Operations & Challenging Terrain Flying
- Strong expertise in Operational Risk Assessment & Flight Safety Management
- Trainer and mentor for Pilots, Air Crew & Operational Personnel
- Associated with MAK Airways since 2018, contributing to CRM, Safety & Operational Excellence
Mr. Sateesh Kumar Verma
- 35+ years of instructional & operational experience in aviation
- Currently Head of Training at MAK Airways Pvt. Ltd.
- Ex-Indian Air Force with extensive flying and instructional background
- DGCA-Approved Performance Instructor for B737, B767, CRJ, A300, A320, Dornier & Beech 1900D
- Expert in Special Operations training, Navigation, Load & Trim, Human Factors & Safety Audits
- Held senior roles including Chief of Operations, GM & Chief Ground Instructor
- Extensive experience in Pilot Training, CRM, Line & Simulator Training, and Recurrent Training across Government operators and Private Commercial Airlines
- Skilled in Operational Risk Management, Safety Culture Development & Regulatory Compliance
Air Cmde M.S. Duggal
- 45+ years of experience in Indian Air Force & Civil Aviation
- Chief Ground Instructor for CRM, Human Factors, SMS, SGT, AWO, and other advanced training modules
- Extensive experience in Crew Resource Management, Safety Management Systems, and Operational Safety
- Expert in Human Performance, Threat & Error Management, and Decision-Making under Stress
- Trainer & mentor for Pilots, Cabin Crew, Ground Staff, and Aviation Management Personnel
- Hands-on experience in Regulatory Compliance, Safety Audits, and DGCA-approved training programs
- Contributor to Aviation Training Curriculum, SOPs, and Safety Manuals
- Recognized for developing aviation safety culture and mentoring future aviation leaders
Mr. Mangi Lal
- 50+ years of extensive experience in the Aviation Industry, spanning regulatory oversight, operations, and training
- Senior Instructor for CAR-M, CAR-145, CAR-CAMO, SMS, Human Factors, and Internal Quality Audits
- Deep expertise in Aircraft Airworthiness, Maintenance Oversight, and Continuing Airworthiness Management
- Vast experience in DGCA regulations, compliance monitoring, and certification processes
- Led and participated in national and international safety audits, inspections, and regulatory evaluations
- Trainer and mentor for maintenance engineers, quality managers, auditors, and aviation professionals
- Contributor to airworthiness policies, regulatory frameworks, training syllabi, and SOP development
Ms. Nina Driver
- 23+ years of aviation experience in inflight services, training, and operations
- CRM, SMS, Human Factors & Cabin Crew Grooming Instructor at MAK Airways (Training Department)
- Former Manager – Inflight Services, GoAir, with strong leadership in cabin crew standards
- DGCA-approved SEP Instructor on A320 aircraft at GoAir
- Check Crew – Alliance Air (wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines)
- Expert in crew training, safety compliance, and service excellence
Gp. Capt. M.K Labroo
- 43+ years of extensive experience in the Aviation Industry, encompassing military and civil aviation
- Senior Instructor for CAR-M, CAR-145, CAR-66, Fuel Tank Safety, and related regulatory training programs
- Deep expertise in Aircraft Maintenance, Airworthiness, and Continuing Airworthiness Management
- Vast experience in DGCA regulations, compliance monitoring, and maintenance certification processes
- Subject Matter Expert in Fuel Tank Safety, Aging Aircraft, and Maintenance Human Factors
- Hands-on experience in Safety Audits, Quality Systems, and Maintenance Organization Approvals
- Actively involved in regulatory audits, technical inspections, and safety oversight activities
- Contributor to maintenance manuals, training syllabi, SOPs, and compliance frameworks
Mr. Aman Monga
- 20+ years of experience in Inflight Operations, CRM, Human Factors & Aviation Training
- DGCA-Approved CRM & Human Factors Trainer
- Former Head – Inflight & CRM (Jet Airways); Ex-Cabin Crew – Virgin Atlantic
- Certified Train the Trainer (2014); Aviation Leadership & Management Certified
- Expert in SEP, Service Excellence, Crew Development & Regulatory Compliance
- Extensive experience in Cabin Safety Management, Emergency Response & Crew Performance Monitoring
- Strong background in Training Design, SOP Development & Quality Assurance
- Skilled in Safety Culture Development, Threat & Error Management & Decision-Making under Stress
- Actively involved in Regulatory Audits, Compliance Reviews & Continuous Improvement Programs
Mr. Jose Kavunkal Ranjith
- 23 years of experience in the aviation industry, with strong expertise in ground operations and safety training
- Trainer at MAK Airways, actively contributing to the Training Department
- Specialized in Ground Training and Dangerous Goods education as an IATA DGR Instructor
- IATA-certified Dangerous Goods professional, holding DGR Category 6 certification
- Focused on regulatory compliance and safety awareness in aviation training
- Serving with MAK Airways for the past 2 years, supporting quality training standards