Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman joins regional airline FLY91 as pilot
Former Indian Air Force Group Captain and Vir Chakra recipient Abhinandan Varthaman has joined the regional airline FLY91 as a pilot. Varthaman is well-known for his role in a 2019 aerial combat mission against Pakistan.
Why it matters
The career transition of a high-profile military figure into the commercial aviation sector is a notable human interest story.
Former Indian Air Force Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a pilot, according to sources.
Mr. Varthaman, who downed an enemy jet during an aerial combat with Pakistan in 2019 and was held captive for three days in that country, was honoured with the Vir Chakra award in 2021.
The sources told PTI that Mr. Varthaman joined the airline as a pilot in August.
When contacted, a FLY91 spokesperson said personal information about employees is a private matter and did not comment.
Further details could not be immediately ascertained.
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