Sidhartha Handa

About Sidhartha Handa

ALWAYS DELIVER MORE THAN EXPECTED – simple yet powerful life mantra by Larry Page. Quintessentially, an ingrained quality of a military professional.I am a performance-driven team builder with 24 years of progressive & distinctive military career.I have A strategic and an innovative mindset.Proven analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.Strong communication, networking & liaising skills for building strong relationships. Consistently delivered in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex & Ambiguous) environment.I can Adapt quickly and consistently achieve objectives set by the organisation.Manage people & resources effectively and improve organisational efficiency.Accomplish multiple tasks with a dedicated commitment to excellence. Steer time sensitive projects/programs with large budgets & personnel.Identify new opportunities, take-on new challenges and drive growth.Excel at execution of ideas with given constraints.I believe in Learning & Sharing.Teamwork and Collaboration.Commitment. Ethics & Values.My biggest achievements Successfully completed arduous training from National Defence Academy and Air Force Academy. Proudly served my country as a fighter pilot and spearheaded numerous complex air operations. Key stakeholder in formulation & implementation of elaborate strategic/operational plans and policies.As a mentor in various positions, trained/developed/evaluated combat pilots, managers & multi-cultural skilled manpower.Led a 350+ strong combat team on a continuous journey of sustained improvement.Represented the organisation at various multinational forums. Guided our daughter for an undergrad course of her choice in the UK.My personal and professional experiences have taught me that if you approach any activity/job/relation with a PLATE (P-Passion, L-Loyalty, A-+Attitude, T-Trust, E-Empathy) full of these five attributes, you will always strike a fine balance.I love golf ‍ and strive to reduce my teen handicap. I also love travelling and have covered nearly all parts of our beautiful country, thanks to my career in the military. Countries I travelled – USA, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Bhutan, Uzbekistan.After achieving my goals in the military, I look forward to a challenging assignment post voluntary retirement from the Indian Air Force. My career focus for the second innings - quick transition, learn, grow and bring value addition to the new organisation. Please feel free to contact me via LinkedIn, Email s••••••••@gmail.com or WhatsApp 92••••••00

Experience

1. Airline Pilot

   IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd)

   Jul 2023 — Present · New Delhi, IN

Education

• Cambrian Hall, Dehra Dun

  High School/Secondary Certificate Programs

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Maths, Science

• Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram

  High School/Secondary Certificate Programs

• Indian Air Force Academy, Dundigal

  Advanced Military Flying Training, Operational Studies

• Air Command Staff College, Royal Thailand Air Force, Bangkok

  Air Command Staff Course, Military Strategic Studies, Military Joint Operations Planning & Strategy

• National Defence Academy

  Military Science and Operational Studies

• Tactics Air Combat Development Establishment

  Fighter Strike Leader, Military Aviation & Military Joint Operations Planning and Strategy

• Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

  Executive Programme in Business Management

• Basic Flying Training School, Allahabad

  Basic Military Flying Training