
He was a University rank holder, IIT Madras graduate, a graduate of Defense Service Staff College Wellington, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu and a Flight Engineer. He has over 50 years of Experience, which include Flying & Maintenance of various types of Aeroplanes and Helicopters of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. He has commanded & held important posts in Air & Command HQ of the Indian Air Force.
A stalwart in the field of Aircraft Engineering, bringing with him 48 years of experience of training Aircraft Engineers globally at ST Aerospace - Singapore, Malaysian Airlines - Kuala Lumpur and Emirates - Dubai. EASA and CAAS Trainer Part 66, GCAA Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Approved by EASA and CAAS to conduct Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, Boeing 777-200/300 and Airbus A330-200/300 Aircraft Type Courses in B1 and B2 for LAEs. Approved by UAE GCAA to conduct Aircraft Type courses on Boeing 777-200/300/300ER/200LR/200F, Airbus A380-800, A330-200, A340-500, A340-300 courses for Engineers and Mechanics.
Dr Janet Mary Coates, BCom, MCom - University of Mysore, MCA - IGNOU, New Delhi, MBA (Finance) - Annamalai University, PhD in Management Studies (Six-Sigma Concept) Indian School of Business Management & Administration. A propelled Academic Leader with 20 years of experience in teaching and nurturing the young minds of the society as a Founder Principal in many start-up colleges. Has received accolades in getting campuses organized as model campuses. Imbibing Human Values into the minds of the present generation has been a passion achieved. Has been honoured for her outstanding performance in the Research Area. She specialises in IT & Education
Served in the Indian Air Force as Aero Engine Technician from 1985 to 2005, gained competency to work on different types of Military Combat and Transport aircraft across the country, including Leh-Ladakh region in extreme weather conditions, earned Ultra-Skilled in Trade and Development (USTAD). Post-retirement joined as a faculty member of Aerospace Engg dept of Hindustan Aviation Academy, was soon promoted to Head of Department (HOD) in 2007. From being an Instructor, a HOD and currently the Principal of Hindustan Electronics Academy (Polytechnic) his efforts and persistent motivation to faculty members of all departments to work as a cohesive unit resulted in the developing the academic performance of the students and their overall discipline and character.
An ardent Indian Air Force veteran having served for 29 years at various front line locations pan India. He brings with him rich maintenance experience on Combat Aircraft - Mig 27 and Transport Aircraft - Dakota DC-3; apart from being a part of the maintenance crew of Surface to Air Missiles and Air Defence Systems. He was also actively engaged in Training as a Qualified Technical Instructor at the Air Force Training Institute. Post his retirement in 2009, he joined as an Instructor in DGCA approved Aircraft Maintenance Training Organization. His cognitive empathy, patient attitude, his consistent quality in collaborative Training methods and his rapport with faculty members to guide and instil confidence in them to improve promoted him to the post of Training Manager.