CENTRALISED ACADEMIC COUNCIL

The Sha-Shib Group draws strength from a vast pool of experienced professionals from its educational institutions and MRO divisions, forming a dedicated mentorship network for students. These mentors play a pivotal role in guiding students throughout their academic and professional journeys by offering expert advice, knowledge-sharing, motivation, and consistent support.

The mentorship panel comprises esteemed figures from the aviation sector, including former officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), ex-Air Force personnel, licensed aircraft maintenance engineers, quality assurance specialists, responsible managers, certified trainers, aircraft maintenance and airworthiness supervisors, chief flight instructors, and academic scholars—including PhD holders and engineering professors.

Members of the Sha-Shib Centralised Academic Council

The Centralised Academic Council at Sha-Shib Group consists of an elite team of professionals from its network of institutions, organisations, and MRO companies. These mentors are drawn from various branches of the aviation industry and academic field, including retired Air Force officers, certified quality managers, licensed AMEs, and ex-DGCA officials.

They provide students with comprehensive academic guidance, facilitate access to valuable learning resources, and are deeply invested in their success. Through this structured mentorship program, students receive personalized coaching, encouragement, and continuous support—helping them excel in both their studies and future careers in aviation.

MR. OP RANA

Chief Operating Officer | Sha-Shib Group

council member
  • Ex. Official, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India
  • Ex. Associate Vice President | Air Works
  • Ex. Head of Engineering & Quality | Indamer
  • Ex. Quality Manager Approved by DGCA, EASA, GCAA, San-Marino, Caymen etc. (Sr. Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, AME Licence issued by DGCA)
  • AME Licence for Boeing 737- 700/800/900, Embraer EMB 135, Embraer EMB
  • 500, Beechcraft B 200 series

MR. DEBASHISH MOHANTHY

General Manager | Sha-Shib Group MRO

council member
  • (Accountable Manager | Utkal Aerospace & Engineering)
  • (Accountable Manager | Sha-Shib Flying Academy)
  • (Workshop Maintenance Manager | International Aircraft Sales Pvt. Ltd.)
  • (Sr. Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, AME Licence issued by DGCA)
  • AME Licence for Cessna 172R series, Cessna 152 Series, P-68C series, Thorp T 211 aircrafts

MR. ABDUL NAIM RAZA

Chief Engineer | Sha-Shib Group

council member
  • (Sr. Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, AME Licence issued by DGCA)
  • AME Licence for Cessna 172 & Cessna 152, NDT level II approval issued by DGCA

MR. RAMESH CHANDRA VERMA

Aircraft Maintenance Manager | Aerospace Research and Development Centre

council member
  • (Ex. official | Hindustan Aeronautical Limited)
  • (Ex. official | Directorate of State Civil Aviation)
  • (Sr. Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, AME Licence issued by DGCA)
  • AME Licence for Pushpak MK-I, Piper Cub J3C, Piper Super Cruiser PA-I2, Cessna
  • FA-152, Cessna 172R, Beech Baron B-55 and G-58 etc.

MR. V. A. ANTONY

Sr. Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, AME Licence issued by DGCA

council member
  • AME Licence for Basant HA 31 MK-II, Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Dakota DC3 3, Eurocopter SA 316B, Hansa 3, IslanderBN-2T, Piper PA- 23 Aztec Thorp T211, VulcanairP68 Series etc.

MR. NITESH TIWARI

Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, AME Licence issued by DGCA

council member
  • AME Licence for Cessna/REIMS-Cessna 172/F172 Series, Vulcanair P68, PiperPA34 Series

MR. ATUL PANDEY

Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, AME Licence issued by DGCA

council member
  • AME Licence for Cessna 172, DA-40, DA-42 & Piper Seneca aircraft

MR. SHARAD PAWAR

Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, AME Licence issued by DGCA

council member
  • AME Licence for Cessna 172 and Diamond DA42 Aircraft.

MR. SUDIPTA DATTA

Head of Training | Sha-Shib Group

council member
  • Ex. Joint Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt of India
  • While in DGCA looked after airworthiness aspects of all civil registered aircraft, MRO approval activities, audits, surveillance, enforcement and training activities etc

MR. T.K.V. SAGAR

Accountable Manager | Hindustan Aerospace & Engineering Accountable Manager | Indian Aerospace & Engineering

council member
  • (Ex. Official, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, (Aeronautical), Govt. of India)

MR. P. K. SHRIVASTAVA

HR of Training & Placement | Sha-Shib Group

council member
  • (Training Manager | Hindustan Aerospace & Engineering)
  • (Ex. Indian Air Force Official, Govt of India)

MR. RUMMAN AKHTAR

Training Manager | Institute of Aeronautics & Engineering

council member
  • (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Instructor, Approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India)

MR. SWAGAT PRASAD DAS

(Training Manager | Utkal Aerospace & Engineering)

council member

CAPTAIN A. K. JHA

Chief Ground Instructor for Pilot | Sha-Shib Flying Academy

council member
  • (Ex. Aerodrome Officer | DGCA, Govt. ofIndia)
  • (Ex. Asst. Director | DGCA, Govt. of India)
  • (Ex. Dy. General Manager | Airport Authority of India)
  • (Ex. CPL holder (Open Rating) in all type of Single Engine Aircraft | Licence issued by DGCA, Govt. of India)

DR. JAYA PETER

Academic Head | Sha-Shib College of Science and Management

council member
  • M.Sc , Ph.D in Life Sciences
  • M.P. Young Scientist Award in Zoology, 1996.
  • National Award in Literature for Child, 1981.
  • International Leadership Award, 1998.

DR. D. K. GANGWAR

Principal | Sha-Shib College of Technology

council member
  • (Ph.D. in Electronic & Communication Engineering)

MR. RAJ KANWAR

Head of Quality | Sha-Shib Group

council member
  • Ex. Director of Airworthiness, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt of India
  • Ex. Director of Air Transport, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Govt of India Type Training 787, A 320, B 737-NG, 737-200, ATR 42, Gulfstream 150, (Specialized Advance Airworthiness Inspector Training, Advance SMS Training, Senior Management Training) by Internatinoal Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)

MR. PANKAJ JHA

Director Admin | Sha-Shib College of Engineering

council member
  • (Accountable Manager | Academy of Aviation & Engineering)
  • (Accountable Manager | Sha-Shib Aviation Academy)

MR. ASHOK SINGH

Director Admin | Sha-Shib College of Technology

council member
  • (Accountable Manager | Institute of Aeronautics & Engineering)
  • (Accountable Manager | Sha-Shib Aerospace & Engineering)
  • (Accountable Manager | International Aircraft Sales Pvt. Ltd.)

MR. NASIR RIZWAN

Quality Manager | Endeavor Aviation SARL International

council member
  • Approved by EASA, ANAC International Civil Aviation Authorities.

MR. ABHISHEK SINGH

Aircraft Maintenance Manager | Sha-Shib Flying Academy

council member
  • Aircraft Maintenance Manager | Sha-Shib Flying Academy

MR. ANUPAM SINGH

Head of Advanced Training | Sha-Shib Group

council member
  • Accountable Manager | Aerospace Research & Development Centre
  • (Quality Manager | Indian Aerospace & Engineering)

MR. SAMIR KUMAR RATH

Quality Manager | Utkal Aerospace & Engineering MRO

council member

MR. RAMA SHANKAR

Quality Manager | International Aircraft Sales Pvt. Ltd.

council member
  • Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Certificate (BAMEC) in B1.1, B1.2, & B2
council member

MR. CHANDRABHANU MOHANTHY

Workshop Maintenance Manager | Utkal Aerospace & Engineering

council member