Cdr Nitin Manocha (Retd.)

Professional Summary

Accomplished Aerospace & Defense Strategist with 15 years of expertise in Aviation Operations, Quality Assurance, and Program Management. Proven ability to optimize supply chains, enforce global compliance (GACA, ICAO), and drive operational efficiency. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, executing multi-million-dollar contracts, and implementing AI-driven solutions.

Work Experience

Associate Director – Quality Assurance, KAMS Global, Bahrain (2024 - Present)

• Led aviation quality assurance programs, achieving 100% regulatory compliance.
• Designed & implemented KAMS Management System, improving efficiency by 15%.

Deputy Director – Aviation Operations, Indian Navy (2022 - 2024)

• Managed aviation operations, ensuring 100% operational readiness.
• Developed & implemented Aviation Safety Doctrine, leading to an incident-free 2000+ flight hours.

Education

• IIM Lucknow – Business Management Certification Program (Silver Medalist), 2024
• IISc Bangalore – M.Tech, Aerospace Engineering (Silver Medalist), 2019
• Cochin University – M.Tech, Aeronautical Engineering (Gold Medalist), 2014

Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Green Belt (KPMG India)
• Certified Scrum Master (Scrum.org)
• ISO 9001:2015 QMS (ThinkProx Bahrain)

Key Skills

• Aerospace & Defense Operations
• Quality Assurance (ISO 9001:2015)
• Program & Project Management
• Digital Transformation & Process Optimization