Meet Our Esteemed Faculty
At The Skyline Aviation Club, our faculty is a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals dedicated to nurturing the next generation of aviation leaders. Comprising seasoned pilot instructors, aviation instructors, retired airline managers, ATC Officers, and industry experts, they bring decades of hands-on expertise in fields such as pilot training covering all aviation subjects like Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Air Regulations, Aircraft & Engine (General & Specific) and Radio Telephony (RTR) Licence and personality development. Each faculty member is not only an accomplished professional with impressive credentials but also a passionate mentor committed to delivering world-class training and guidance. Together, they form the backbone of our institution, ensuring our students receive unparalleled education and career support in their aviation journey.
Founder
Capt.(Dr.) AD Manek
Capt.(Dr.) AD Manek is founder of The Skyline Aviation Club. Started aviation educational activities from 15th October, 1987. He is actively engaged in aviation training since last 38 years. He initially completed his Private Pilot licence training in India and thereafter graduated as Pilot Instructor in California, USA. Till now he was able to train 5000 plus trainees for Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), Aircraft / Flight Dispatcher Licence (ADX), Radio Telephony ( R ) / FRTOL Licence, Airhostess, Flight Purser and Airport Ground Staff courses and is placed in WORLD OF RECORDS (London)
Chief Pilot Instructor
Capt. Ankur Manek
Capt. Ankur Manek, Chief Pilot Instructor, is a highly accomplished aviation professional holding certifications from DGCA (India) and FAA (USA) as a Multi-Engine Instrument Commercial Pilot, Pilot Instructor (AGII), and Aircraft Dispatcher, as well as a CAA (UK) FRTOL Holder, with a B.Sc. in Aviation from the University of Mumbai, membership in the Aeronautical Society of India, and experience as a professional skydiver and trustee.
Instructor: Radio Telephony
Mr. Shekhar Banerjee
An experienced aviation professional, Mr. Banerjee is an Instructor for Radio Telephony (R) License and ICAO Aviation English Proficiency courses, with over 33 years of experience in civil aviation and communication. A retired Assistant General Manager of Communication Operations at Mumbai Airport, he served as a Board Member for DGCA Aeromobile Exams and holds an ICAO Level-6 Aviation English Proficiency Certificate, backed by training in wireless telegraphy and telephony.
Instructor: English Language
Mr. Mahesh M.Sheth
A seasoned educator with degrees in B.Sc. and L.L.B, Mr. Sheth is a retired professor from the Bank of India College, Mumbai. He now serves as an Instructor for English Language and Personality Development, bringing extensive expertise in professional training.
Instructor: Aviation Subjects
Mr. Dhirubhai Par
With a B.A. in Economics and L.L.B., Mr. Par is a retired Air India Manager with 37 years of experience. He is now an Instructor for Aviation Subjects, leveraging his vast industry knowledge to train future aviation professionals.