Shivani Kasture

Aerospace Medicine Specialist presently working as a Medical Officer in the Indian Air Force with over 04 years of experience. Completed tenures at premier Indian Air Force bases involved in training and operational roles. Vast and diverse expertise specializing in managing Aircrew Health, Aeromedical Assessment, General and emergency Medical Care and Aviation safety.

Graded Specialist (Aerospace Medicine) - Indian Air Force

(2021-12)

• Pre-Flight Fitness Checks of Military Aircrew
• Periodic/Annual Medical Examination of Military Aircrew and Ground crew
• Periodic Inspection of Aircrew Flying Clothing
• Re-flighting Fitness Medicals of Military Aircrew with disabilities
• DGCA Class 1 renewal Medical Certification
• Routine Medical Care of Military personnel (Aircrew/Ground crew) and their dependents
• Anthropometry of Military Aircrew for Aircrew-Aircraft Compatibility Assessment
• Training of Medical Assistants in routine and emergency medical aspects of Post Aircraft Accident Management
• Training of Aircrew on Aeromedical Aspects of Flying through didactic lectures
• Conducted Trials for establishing safety status of numerous Aircrew and Ground Crew in Pharmacological Management of Fatigue and Acclimatization to High Altitude in Aircrew
• Performed DNA profiling of Aircrew and Military Personnel involved in high risk employments
• Performed duties as a Medical Member in one of the Court of Inquiries for an Aircraft Accident involving a Military Trainer Jet Aircraft
• Served a short tenure as the Senior (and sole) Medical Officer of a remote Air Force Base
• Published and presented research articles

MBBS - Medicine - Dr Vikhe Patil Medical College (2011 - 2016)

MD - Aerospace Medicine - Institute of Aerospace Medicine Indian Air Force (2018 - 2021)