Capt Devendra Sachan | Chief Pilot | Uttarakhand Government

[ Chief Pilot | Uttarakhand Government ]

Chief Pilot

Capt Devendra Sachan's Story

BSc- DAV College, Kanpur

Capt Devendra Sachan did his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chakeri Kanpur. He was fond of flying from his childhood and joined NCC in class 9th. While doing his graduation, he started preparing for Indian Air Force and joined the force in 1987. He worked there for 21 years and flied different types of planes. With that experience, he cleared the top license in commercial flying called ATPL in 2006. After that, he started flying for Government of Uttarakhand as a Chief Pilot.

Chief Pilot

Capt Devendra Sachan's Experience

Military Flying

Notably: Wing Commander
in: Indian Air Force

22 years [Mar 1988 - Mar 2010]

What is Military Flying / What is a Career in Military Flying: Air Force is the branch of India's military that is primarily responsible for aerial warfare, transport, and reconnaissance. Air Force pilots fly a variety of aircraft including fighters, bombers, transport planes, and tankers.

Military Flying Course / How I got into Military Flying: "After completing my graduation, I started preparing for Indian Air Force and joined the force in 1987. My training was completed in 1988 and I got my posting. I worked there for 21 years and flied different types of planes and served Air force."

Commercial Flying

Notably: Chief Pilot
in: Uttarakhand Government

19 years & 2 months [Mar 2007 - Jun 2026]

What is Commercial Flying / What is a Career in Commercial Flying: Commercial Flying is any flying which is not covered under defense and hobby flying. It involves commercial flights handling, navigating the planes using the Jeppesen charts. The basic requirements to obtain the license and the privileges it confers are agreed internationally by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In India the department which controls that is the DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation). Commercial Flying can be started after obtaining CPL (Commercial Pilot License).

Commercial Flying Course / How I got into Commercial Flying: "While doing my graduation, I started preparing for Indian Air Force and joined the force in 1987. I worked there for 21 years and flied different types of planes. With that experience, I cleared the top license in commercial flying called ATPL in 2006. After that, I started flying for Government of Uttarakhand as a Chief Pilot."

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