Raunak Sajnani
Commercial Pilot | Flight Instructor | Head of Training | Aviation Mentor | Real Estate Buff | Building Futures in the Sky & on the Ground
- Role
- Director of Training at ThePilot.in
- Location
- Thane, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Raunak Sajnani
A passionate aviator and lifelong aviation enthusiast, I’ve built a career that blends hands-on flying, flight instruction, and training leadership with a growing interest in real estate and entrepreneurship. As a certified ground and flight instructor, I’ve mentored aspiring pilots, managed training programs, and led teams with a focus on academic excellence and operational efficiency.I’m type rated on the Airbus A320 and have logged flight time on a wide variety of aircraft, including:Single Engine:Cessna 152, 172, 182 | Columbia 400 / Cessna TTx | Piper PA-28 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cirrus SR22TMulti Engine:Piper PA-34, PA-44 | Beechcraft BE76, Baron G58 | Cessna 310, 414 | King Air B200With experience across cockpit, classroom, and leadership roles, I’ve helped shape training pathways that align with both global and DGCA standards. Beyond aviation, I’m also a real estate enthusiast actively building long-term value through strategic investments.Growing futures in the sky and on the ground is the mission that drives me every day.
Experience
Director of Training
Dec 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN
As Director of Training at ThePilot.in, I led the end-to-end strategy, execution, and oversight of all training operations — encompassing both flight and ground instruction. I was responsible for designing DGCA-compliant training pathways for international flight schools, managing instructor teams, and ensuring academic excellence across cadet and conventional programs. I played a key leadership role in the successful delivery of the Air India Cadet Program’s ground training, while driving curriculum innovation, regulatory alignment, and operational efficiency across all training verticals.
Education
DY Patil University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
2020 — 2023
L3harris Commercial Aviation
A320 Type Rating, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Meridian School
ICSE
2005 — 2017
Advanced International Aviation Academy
Professional Pilot Program, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
University of Mumbai
HSC, Science
2017 — 2019
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