Service No & Branch | 16789 F(P) | Stream :Helicopters | ||||||||||||||
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Air Mshl |
Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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14 Jun 1999 - 17 Jun 2001 | Wg Cdr | No.114 Helicopter Unit | Leh | Commanding Officer | |
03 Jul 2006 - 15 Mar 2009 | Gp Capt | 30 Wing | Sarsawa (Saharanpur) | Station Commander | |
15 Oct 2012 - 04 May 2014 | AVM | Central Air Command | Allahabad | Senior Officer-in-charge Administration | |
05 May 2014 - 19 Jun 2016 | AVM | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Ops (Transport & Helicopters) | |
20 Jun 2016 - 31 Jul 2016 | AVM | Central Air Command | Allahabad | Senior Air Staff Officer | |
10 Jul 2010 - | No.116 Helicopter Unit | Commodore Commandant | |||
01 Aug 2016 - 26 Aug 2018 | Air Marshal | Central Air Command | Allahabad | Senior Air Staff Officer | |
04 Sep 2018 - 13 Oct 2019 | Air Marshal | Air Force Academy | Dundigal | Commandant | |
14 Oct 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 | Air Marshal | Training Command | Bangalore | Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief | |
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Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) | ||||
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Wg Cdr | Aravindra Singh Butola | 16789 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 2002 |
Details : | Wing Commander Arvindra Singh Butola (16789) F (P) is on the posted strength as the Commanding Officer of a Helicopter Unit, since 14 Jun 1999. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor, an Experimental Test Pilot and a graduate of Defence Services Staff College. He has more than 5200 hrs of accident/incident free flying to his credit, out of which 428 hrs have been flown in Ladakh and "Op Meghdoot" sectors of operation In the last 18 months. His Unit is the only Cheetah helicopter Unit operating in Ladakh sector. This extremely difficult area of operations, Includes the "Op Meghdoot" sector in the Siachen Glacier which has the world's highest helipads. Operations in these areas require very high levels of skill, professionalism and courage. Wg Cdr Butola has not only ensured inculcation of a high level of professionalism In the Unit personnel, but has also led from the front, setting an example for the entire unit under the most adverse and challenging situations. In addition, he has displayed the highest levels of flying skill, professionalism, management skills and leadership while commanding the unit. Apart from maintaining his unit in the highest state of operational preparedness, Wg Cdr Butola has taken initiative and keen interest In all the responsibilities assigned to him with infectious zeal and enthusiasm. True to the motto of "Service before Self", he is always ready to shoulder any responsibility, disregarding his personal requirements and comfort. He has always displayed a very high level of maturity and dedication towards the service. Wg Cdr Butola has not only displayed exceptional professional aptitude but has also been an epitome of sincerity and dedication to the service. In recognition of his exceptional professionalism and devotion to duty, the Hon'ble President is pleased to award 'Vayu Sena Medal' to Wing Commander Arvindra Singh Butola. | |||
Unit : 114 HU | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India dated 29th June 2002 - No.118-Pres/2002 dated 26th January 2002 & AFD 2002 Investiture Booklet |
Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Gp Capt | Aravindra Singh Butola | 16789 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2005 | Announced 26 Jan 2005 |
Details : | Group Captain Arvindra Singh Butola VM (16789) F (P) was commissioned on 04 Jun 1982 in the Flying branch of the IAF. During 22 years of distinguished service, he has held important appointments which includes Flying Instructor at Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) and Helicopter Training School (HTS), Senior Test Flight Instructor at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Senior Flying Instructor at Namibian Defence Force and Commanding Officer of a Cheetah Unit. He is a Qualified flying Instructor, Experimental Test Pilot and graduate of Defence Services Staff College. He has more than 6100 hrs of accident/incident free flying of which 800 hrs have been flown towards test flying various types of helicopters in last three years. He has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal for displaying exceptional professionalism and devotion to duty. Presently he is on deputation to HAL as Deputy Chief Test Pilot since 21 Jul 2001. As a QFI and Test Pilot, Gp Capt Butola converted user pilots on ALH on its induction into the three Services during 2002-03. Concerned with sudden increase in the accident rate of Cheetah helicopters including several fatal accidents, a project was taken up by HAL to re-engine the Cheetah with Turbomeca TM-333-2M2 to increase the reliability of the helicopter and resolve other problems affecting the indispensable Cheetah fleet. This was important as no other existing helicopter could meet the stringent requirements to operate in "Siachen Glacier". Group Captain Butola as a project pilot for the reengining of Cheetah involved himself with the project from the design phase and progressed it to first flight and thereafter single handedly undertook the flight-testing of the helicopter, at Bangalore and Leh, up to certification. He used his knowledge as a test pilot and experience of having operated Cheetah extensively at high altitudes to drive the project successfully and ensured that all problems were addressed and a solution found. Subsequent to certification by CEMILAC, Group Captain Butola successfully inducted re-engined Cheetah into the "Siachen Glacier" in May 2004. The officer has not only displayed exceptional professional aptitude but has also been an epitome of sincerity and dedication while handling the project. The success of the re-engined Cheetah and its induction into the service would not only improve the reliability and safety of Cheetah but will also significantly improve the high altitude performance and reduce the cost of operation substantially. This will give a new lease of life to the Cheetah fleet and enhance operational capability. For his distinguished service of high order, the Hon'ble President is pleased to award 'Vishisht Seva Medal' to Group Captain Arvindra Singh Butola VM. | |||
Unit : HAL | ||||
Reference : GoI20050126 |
Param Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Air Marshal | Aravindra Singh Butola | 16789 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2021 | Announced 26 Jan 2021 |
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