Abhinandan Varthaman, a former Indian Air Force pilot, has joined Goa-based FLY91 as a commercial pilot. The news of his new role was reported by News18.
Varthaman gained international recognition for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet in 2019. This notable achievement is mentioned in the News18 report.
The report does not provide information on Varthaman’s specific flight experience or qualifications before joining FLY91. It only confirms his new role as a commercial pilot with the airline.
Varthaman’s decision to transition to a commercial pilot role marks a significant change in his career. The exact details of his new role, such as the type of aircraft he will be flying, are not specified in the News18 report.