Indian Aviation Academy Nurturing Aviation for the Future

Shri R. P. Kashyap is a distinguished civil aviation professional with over 31 years of extensive experience in air traffic management, aviation safety, regulatory oversight, personnel licensing, drone operations and aviation training. Presently serving as Deputy Director General at DGCA, he has contributed significantly to strengthening India's civil aviation regulatory framework in alignment with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). He holds the distinction of being the first Indian appointed as an ICAO-certified Training Manager and is also an ICAO-certified Training Instructor and Training Course Developer. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in formulating Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs), developing India's drone regulatory framework, streamlining Air Traffic Controller licensing procedures and enhancing aviation safety oversight. During his association with the Indian Aviation Academy (IAA), he contributed extensively to capacity-building initiatives, ICAO-aligned training programmes and professional development of DGCA officers. He also introduced training modules on stress management and human factors. An accomplished aviation trainer and author of a reference book on radiotelephony for aviation professionals, Shri Kashyap brings substantial technical expertise, regulatory experience and international aviation knowledge to the civil aviation sector.