Professional Profile – Atul Dikshit
Former Airport Director – NSCBI Airport Kolkatta , Former Executive Director (Principal), Civil Aviation Training College, Prayagraj
International Airport Professional (IAP), ACI–AMPAP Graduate
Professional Summary
Er. Atul Dikshit is a seasoned aviation professional with over 36 years of experience in Air Navigation Services (ANS) and Airport Management. He began his career as an officer in the 1984 batch of the Indian Engineering Services (IES), joining the Civil Aviation Department, which later merged into the National Airports Authority and subsequently the Airports Authority of India (AAI). He has held senior leadership positions at key airports and training institutions across India, demonstrating expertise in airport planning, operations, project and contract management, commercial activities, and staff training and development.
Key Roles & Achievements
- Transformed CATC into the first DGCA-licensed ATSTO in India.
- Secured AELTO/TSP certification for Aviation English training and ATCO testing.
- Initiated e-learning methodologies during COVID-19 for uninterrupted ANS training.
- Awarded “Best Aviation Training Institute” by Wings India 2020, Hyderabad.
- Received ICAO Award in Seoul, South Korea (2023) for developing the most STPs.
- Featured in The CEO Magazine (April 2018) as an “Inspiring CEO in Aviation” for contributions at Kolkata Airport.
Link: CEO Magazine Interview
Recognitions at Kolkata Airport
- Ranked among Top 3 “Best Airports in the World” (5–15M passengers) by ACI for two consecutive years.
- Best International Airport in India by Mid Day Infracon Icon Awards.
- Honored as “Tourism Friendly Airport” (2018–19).
Educational & Professional Qualifications
- Master of Engineering (Communication Systems), Govt. Engineering College, Jabalpur (MP) – 81%.
- AMPAP Graduate (2013) – International Airport Professional (IAP), ICAO – Montreal.
- Completed “Aviation Management” from IIM Ahmedabad.
- Completed “Leadership Development in Aviation” at IIM Bangalore (Feb 2018).
Posting History (Last 10+ Years)
| Sl. No. | Designation and Place of Posting | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Director (CNS), Principal – CATC, Allahabad | 22/03/2019 | 30/06/2023 |
| 2 | Airport Director (Executive Director level),NSCBI Airport Kolkata | 03/02/2016 | 21/03/2019 |
| 3 | GM (CNS), CATC, Allahabad | 01/10/2013 | 02/02/2016 |
| 4 | Airport Director, Guwahati & GM (CNS), North-East Region | 03/07/2012 | 30/09/2013 |
| 5 | Airport Director, Lucknow Airport | 20/04/2009 | 02/07/2012 |
| 6 | Airport Director, Patna Airport | 28/06/2005 | 16/04/2009 |
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 1st July 1963
- Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
- Hobbies: Studying literary books, general affairs, reading and writing poetry