VIKAS SHARMA
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Kharadi
2
Languages
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience
Accomplished and Safety-focused Corporate Aviation Professional with over 7,500+ flight hours, including 5,300+ hours as Multi-Engine Pilot-in-Command. Currently serving as Chief Executive Pilot for Gulfstream GVII fleet, holding active DGCA Type Rating Examiner status. Demonstrates expertise in international large-cabin jet operations and maintains a flawless 33-year flight safety record, fully current on international operations protocols and ready for immediate global deployment.
Work History
Chief Executive Pilot – Gulfstream GVII (G500/G600)
1 Year 4 Months- Chief Executive Pilot and DGCA Type Rating Examiner (TRE) Gulfstream GVII operations of the Company
- Lead high-profile corporate flight Operations, ensuring precision in international operations across complex domestic and worldwide routes.
- Supervise GVII crew standards, ensuring compliance with international SOPs, PBN, RNAV, RVSM, and CPDLC protocols.
- Maintain absolute technical proficiency via continuous simulator training, completing the latest FAA and DGCA recurrent checks at FlightSafety International Savannah (August 2026).
Chief Executive Pilot & Hawker TRE
8 Years 11 Months- Supervised corporate VIP flight operations, delivering seamless transport for company leadership.
- Exercised regulatory check airman authority as appointed DGCA Hawker TRE, standardizing training curricula and evaluating fleet flight crews across General Aviation.
Executive Pilot & TRE HS-125
1 Year 3 Months- Executed Timely Flight Operations on Company HS-125 Airplanes, with Comfort for the Passengers and ensuring flight safety, CRM and crew standards
- Conducted Flight Crew Training and checks for own company and other HS 125 operators as DGCA TRE on HS-125 Airplanes
- Mentored Junior Pilots to upgrade their Skills to become Captains for accelerated Career growth
- Promoted Collaborative Work environment for improved organizational Performance
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Senior Staff Pilot
2 Years 2 Months- Supervised and Executed time-critical government VIP/VVIP flights, ensuring high dispatch reliability under strict administrative oversight.
- Completed extensive training programs to maintain currency in aircraft models, DGCA regulations, safety procedures, and industry best practices.
- Actively participated in recurrent simulator training sessions to continually improve skills related to aircraft handling techniques, emergency procedures, instrument proficiency, and CRM principles.
- Mentored junior pilots on flight protocols, emergency procedures, and navigation techniques.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reduce delays.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
Transport Pilot / Wing Commander
17 Years 11 Months- Commanded AN-32 military fleet in high-altitude, tactically demanding sectors, ensuring mission success and operational readiness.
- Managed three inflight engine failure emergencies during military service, earning commendations from Chief of the Air Staff for exceptional Operational handling.
- Coordinated flight plans and logistics to optimize mission execution in dynamic environments.
- Conducted advanced flight operations in diverse weather conditions to ensure mission success.
- Executed tactical maneuvers and formations during training exercises to enhance team performance.
- Led pre-flight inspections to guarantee aircraft readiness and adherence to safety protocols.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork abilities through collaboration with fellow pilots, maintenance personnel, and other aviation professionals in providing efficient flight operations.
Education
- Graduated As Pilot Officer in The Transport Fleet
Bachelor of Arts
Skills
Chief Pilot Gulfstream GVII-G500/600
Certificates-FAA and DGCA ATP certification
Flight Operations- Flight Planning
Crew Resource Management
Fuel Planning
Emergency Procedures
FAR/AIM Compliances
Training- Flight Crew Standards
OPC and Line Checks
Threat and Error management
Accomplishments
- Chief of the Air Staff Commendation (Indian Air Force) for flight safety and operational excellence.
- Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Commendation for distinguished service in government VIP flight operations.
Certification
FAA ATP: No. 004766447 with G-VII & HS125 PIC Type Ratings, Indian ATPL: No. 3103 (Valid until July 16, 2036), Examiner Credentials: Indian DGCA TRE on Gulfstream GVII-G500/600 (Current); DGCA TRE on Hawker Series (2014–2025), Medical Certificates: FAA Class 1 & DGCA Class 1 (Unrestricted), Language Proficiency: ELP Level 5 (Valid until Feb 11, 2029), Flight Telephony: FRTOL 9619 & RTR(A) 10588 (Lifetime Validity), Currency Updates: Initial GVII completed at FSI Dallas (Sept 2025); FAA Recurrent completed at FSI Savannah (Aug 2026)
CURRENT AIRCRAFT FOCUS: GULFSTREAM GVII (G500/G600)
- Current GVII Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
- Active Indian DGCA Type Rating Examiner (TRE) on GVII
- Current FAA Recurrent (FlightSafety Savannah - August 31, 2026)
- Dual FAA ATP & Indian ATPL Credentials
FLIGHT TIME & EXPERIENCE BREAKDOWN
- Total Flight Time: 7,500+ Hours | Multi-Engine PIC: 5,000+ Hours | Instructional/Examining: 1,100+ Hours
- AIRCRAFT TYPE ROLE / DESCRIPTION PIC TOTAL TIME ON TYPE
- Gulfstream GVII Current Multi-Engine Jet 65 170 Hours
- Hawker 125 Multi-Engine Jet 3135 3484 Hours
- Antonov An-32 Multi-Engine Turboprop 1487 2,524 Hours
- King Air B200/B300 Multi-Engine Turboprop 638 978 Hours
- Premier 1A Multi-Engine Jet 100 182 Hours
- HJT-16 Kiran Single-Engine Military Jet 95 190 Hours
- Partenavia P68-C Multi-Engine Piston 03 05 Hours
Passports & Visas
Indian Passport (Valid to Oct 2031); Current US Visa (Valid to Feb 2029)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Chief Executive Pilot – Gulfstream GVII (G500/G600)
Larsen & Toubro Limited
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Chief Executive Pilot & Hawker TRE
VHPL
02.2016 - 01.2025Read More
Executive Pilot & TRE HS-125
L&T Aviation Services Pvt LTD
10.2014 - 01.2016Read More
Senior Staff Pilot
Civil Aviation Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
06.2012 - 08.2014Read More
Transport Pilot / Wing Commander
Indian Air Force (IAF)
06.1994 - 05.2012Read More
Air Force Academy, Indian Air Force
from Graduated As Pilot Officer in The Transport Fleet
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National Defence Academy
Bachelor of Arts
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