Joined flying branch of the Indian Air Force in 1994 and was commissioned into the transport stream. Flew An-32 and Avro aircraft and have close to 4000 hrs to my credit. Actively participated during the Kargil conflict was part of many disaster relief operations. Apart from flying handled many administrative posts during the Air Force tenure. Have been commended by the Chief of Air Staff and Commander in Chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command for the achievements and dedication to the service. Took premature retirement from service in 2017 and working as a head of one Aviation Chartering Company since then.