Nitin Batra

Background

About Nitin Batra

Accomplished senior professional with over 21 years as a helicopter pilot in the Indian Air Force. In depth knowledge of helicopter aviation in India having operated across the length and breadth of the country from Rajasthan to Assam and Ladakh to Karnataka.Extensive experience the Allouette, Lama and the Dhruv helicopters including the state of the art Dhruv Mk Experience as an aerobatic display pilot having been a part of the IAF helicopter display team 'Sarang'.Managed flying operations of an operational unit based in J&K as second in command and the job profile included ensuring availability of helicopters on the flight line to detailing suitable pilots for missions varying from casualty evacuations to carrying of men & material in the mountainous terrain of the state. Was responsible for leading a large team of pilots for ensuring high level of efficiency for operations and strategic planning and implementation of plans for smooth conduct of operations. Led a mission for restoration of power supply to the Kashmir valley which involved dropping engineers on top of snow covered mountain tops near power lines with no available landing spots. In another mission requiring restoration of communications after widespread flooding, carried out operations from curving mountain roads.Commanded a unit of the modern Dhruv Mk and oversaw successful operations in Ladakh and commencement of regular operations by the helicopter in the valley. Ensured that operations were undertaken with high operational efficiency along with high morale of all troops, while optimizing utilization of resources. Leadership of several people management duties including learning and development, coaching, mentoring and motivation of junior officers to lead the organisation in future.Experienced in planning and execution of flying tasks with special emphasis on efficient utilisation of the available resources.Currently training military helicopter pilots on level D Dhruv simulator as a visiting Synthetic Flying Instructor at HATSOFF Helicopter Training Private Ltd, Bengaluru.