// WHO WE ARE

A New Standard in Aviation Advisory

ROCI Air Pvt. Ltd. is an aviation services and advisory firm focused on delivering integrated operational, technical, and regulatory solutions across the aviation sector.

Our mission is to enable aviation stakeholders to operate safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance. With deep roots in the Indian aviation market, we partner with airlines, airports, and aviation service providers to deliver precision-driven solutions tailored to complex operational environments.

Aviation Leadership
Mr. Avnish Roy
// FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Mr. Avnish Roy

Managing Director, ROCI Air Private Limited

Mr. Avnish Roy is a highly accomplished aviation executive with over 43 years of distinguished leadership experience across airport operations, aircraft maintenance, aviation engineering, MRO management, regulatory affairs, corporate administration, aviation security, infrastructure development, and strategic business leadership.

Prior to founding and leading ROCI Air Pvt. Ltd. as an integrated aviation solutions company, Mr. Roy served for more than 42 years at Air Works India Engineering Private Limited, India's largest independent MRO organization. Progressing through multiple leadership positions across Engineering, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, Administration, Corporate Affairs, Security, and Operations, he held complete operational responsibility as General Manager – Administration, Operations & Engineering (Former Chief Security Officer) for Air Works' nationwide network spanning more than 30 airports and supporting maintenance activities covering over 50 aircraft types including general aviation and commercial airlines.

He is widely recognized for successfully establishing and managing state-of-the-art aviation maintenance facilities, complex airport infrastructure projects, and regulatory compliance frameworks. His exceptional track record of working closely with MoCA, DGCA, BCAS, AAI, CISF, airport operators, airlines, government authorities, and international aviation stakeholders forms the backbone of ROCI Air's premier advisory and operational services.

Executive Highlights

  • Nationwide Operations: Directed nationwide engineering, administration, security, and operational activities across more than 30 major airports in India.
  • General Aviation Scaling: Played a significant leadership role in expanding the General Aviation business from approximately ₹20 crore to over ₹500 crore, contributing substantially to airline maintenance business growth.
  • Infrastructure Development: Led major aviation infrastructure projects, including the establishment of hangars, commercial airlines aircraft maintenance facilities such as Jet Airways Pvt Ltd and Vistara Airlines - a joint venture of Tata & Singapore Airlines, GSE maintenance workshops, and airport support infrastructure across India.
  • Regulatory Approvals: Played a major role in obtaining regulatory approvals from National and International Regulatory Authorities such as DGCA, EASA, GCA, FAA, etc. (approvals of more than 19 countries for line maintenance of international airlines).
  • Strategic Alliances: Built and maintained strategic relationships with MoCA, DGCA, BCAS, AAI, CISF, Adani Airports, GMR Airports, GVK Airports, Customs & Excise, Delhi Police, Ministry of Home Affairs, and other central and state government agencies.
  • Aviation Security Programs: Spearheaded critical security initiatives, including the development and implementation of MRO Security Programmes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory compliance frameworks.
  • Aircraft Recovery & Transitions: Successfully coordinated aircraft recovery, re-delivery, dismantling, regulatory clearances, international logistics, and export procedures for leased aircraft.

Major Awards & Recognition

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Lifetime Contribution Award

Awarded by Air Works (2025) in recognition of over 42 years of outstanding service, leadership, and operational excellence.

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Security Programme Pioneer

First Chief Security Officer to develop and obtain BCAS approval for MRO Security Programme templates in India.

First 5S Implementation Award

Awarded by GMR Group for implementing industry-leading organizational and operational efficiency standards.

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National MRO Representation

Represented India's MRO industry before MoCA & BCAS to drive strategic aviation security policy & process improvements including guidelines for AEP & AVSEC training.

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Excellence & Sincerity Awards

Recipient of the Best Employee Award, Most Sincere Employee Award, and multiple Founder Day Awards.

Credentials & Competencies

Core Competencies

Airport Operations MRO Leadership Aviation Security DGCA & BCAS Compliance Government Liaison Infrastructure Development Aviation Consultancy Contract Negotiation Manpower Solutions Asset & Facility Management

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration
    Sri Venkateswara University (1984–1987)
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
    State Board of Technical Education & Training, Andhra Pradesh (1990–1993)

Professional Training

Aviation Security & Regulatory Compliance, Airport Operations & Administration, Aviation Engineering & MRO Management, and Computer Applications.