Wahid Ahmad
Head - HR @Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi
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WORK HISTORY
Head - HR @Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi
Leading HR operations at India\'s premier civil aviation training institution, providing strategic leadership for talent management, policy governance, and regulatory compliance in a specialized flying training environment.Strategic Impact & Quick Wins- Filled all critical DGCA-mandated Post Holder positions and technical staff within 2 months of joining, ensuring aircraft-to-technician compliance- Inducted pilots to achieve optimal 1:1:10 student-to-instructor ratio, eliminating training capacity constraints- Developed 10+ institutional HR policies from ground-up including Selection & Recruitment SOPs, Appraisal & Reporting Mechanism, Student Grievances Redressal, and Termination PolicyPolicy & Process Excellence- Designed comprehensive recruitment frameworks for UTAFIs, AFIs, and Assistant Aerodrome Officers with enhanced transparency- Redrafted hiring contracts and Service Bonds to protect organizational interests while ensuring legal robustness- Streamlined allowance payment procedures and prepared gratuity proposals for contractual employees, resolving pending cases- Established Industry-Academia Relations framework for stronger aviation sector partnershipsOperational Leadership- Drive end-to-end talent acquisition for technical aviation roles (flying instructors, AMEs, ATC) and administrative functions- Champion HR digitalization through E-Office implementation, automating workflows and improving efficiency- Manage performance systems, training & development, employee relations, and disciplinary matters- Ensure compliance with DGCA regulations, government norms, and aviation industry standardsCore Strengths Strategic HR Planning | Aviation Regulatory Compliance | Talent Acquisition | Policy Development | Performance Management | Digital HR Transformation | Employee Relations | Contract Management | DGCA Standards | Industry Partnerships
EDUCATION
Madras University
Master's degree, M. Sc. in Defence and Strategic Studies
Airports Council International
Higher National Diploma, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Business Administration and Management, General
Osmania University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
Postgraduate Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
ABOUT WAHID AHMAD
HR & Administration professional with 35 years of progressive leadership experience managing large-scale human resources operations in the Indian Air Force (19••••25). Commissioned in the Administration Branch with specialization in Air Traffic Control, I built my career managing the complete employee lifecycle for uniformed personnel across multiple Air Force Stations. My responsibilities encompassed end-to-end HR administration—from recruitment and onboarding through career development, performance management, welfare initiatives, and retirement processes.As an Entry and Mid-Level Manager, I developed expertise in organizational administration, talent management, performance reviews & appraisals, training and development, employee engagement, and operational budgeting. I successfully balanced regulatory compliance with personnel welfare while maintaining operational excellence in high-stakes environments.In senior command positions, including Commander of the Air Force Element at IMTRAT (Paro International Airport, Bhutan) and Officer Commanding 17 Provost and Security Unit, I independently led multi-functional teams with full accountability for:Complete HR administration and personnel managementBudget planning, allocation, and financial oversightTraining program design and implementationEmployee motivation, morale-building, and recognition programsCompensation, benefits, and incentive managementOrganizational development and change managementMy military leadership background has equipped me with strong competencies in strategic HR planning, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and building high-performance cultures. I bring a disciplined, results-oriented approach to HR operations with proven ability to manage complex organizational structures and diverse workforce needs.
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