Sanjay Kumar Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Sanjay Kumar Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionRetired Indian Air Force Personnel, Director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/05/1969
Age56 years
BirthplaceAnand, Gujarat, India

Bio/Wiki

Profession
  • Retired Indian Air Force Personnel
  • Director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau
Famous forInvestigating the Air India 171 crash

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight65 Kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Air Force School (1984-1986)
College/University
  • Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, Anand, Gujarat (1987-1991)
  • Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi (2014-2016)
Degree(s)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Personal Life

HometownAnand, Gujarat, India
Zodiac signGemini

Career

SummarySanjay Kumar Singh's illustrious career spans several key roles within the Indian Air Force and beyond, showcasing his expertise in aviation safety and management.
Career Progression
  • Started as Assistant Engineer at Jyoti Ltd. in July 1991, working on manufacturing pumps for infrastructure.
  • Joined Tata Chemicals in July 1993, focused on maintenance of heavy machinery.
  • Enlisted in the Indian Air Force as a Trainee Officer in November 1993, specializing in aeronautical engineering.
  • Served as Field Officer at Adampur Air Base from June 1995 to August 1997, overseeing aircraft support and maintenance.
  • Managed operations at a forward air base in Barmer as a Mid-Level Manager from October 2000 to February 2003.
  • Held position of Senior Project Executive in New Delhi (February 2003 - July 2006), managing technical publications.
  • Worked as Senior Maintenance Officer in Gujarat (July 2006 - May 2009), managing fighter aircraft maintenance.
  • Appointed Chief Examiner at the Promotion Examining Board, leading the transition to online evaluations (May 2009 - May 2012).
  • Served as Senior Level Aircraft Facility Manager at an Air Force base in Rajasthan (May 2012 - May 2014).
  • Promoted to Group Captain at Directorate of Aerospace Safety in New Delhi, led numerous air crash investigations (May 2014 - May 2019).
  • Commanding Officer of a Repair and Salvage Unit in Guwahati (May 2019 - November 2023), managing aircraft recovery operations.
  • Simultaneously served as Zonal Aerospace and Maintenance Safety and Inspection Officer in Bengaluru (September 2021 - November 2023).
  • Became Director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau in November 2023, leading investigations of civil aircraft accidents.

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjay-kumar-singh-233898a3/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sanjay commenced his career as an Assistant Engineer at Jyoti Ltd. in Vadodara, contributing to key industrial projects.
He transitioned to the Indian Air Force from a civil engineering role, specializing in aircraft systems at Air Force Technical College.
Sanjay played significant roles in national security missions, notably during Operation Safed Sagar and Operation Parakram.
He was instrumental in modernizing aviation safety practices as the Director of the AAIB, introducing innovative tools for investigations.
His expertise led him to oversee many significant crash investigations, enhancing safety standards across civil aviation in India.

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