The company·Est. 2005·Airawat Group
Industry-informed training. Career-focused learning.
Established in 2005, IESP is the training and workforce-development arm of Airawat Group, delivering industry-relevant learning across aviation, airport operations and allied service sectors. Its offerings span career-oriented student courses, corporate training and recruitment support, bringing together practical skills development and an understanding of evolving industry needs.
Established in 2005 Six listed centres Student and professional training
Leadership
Led by experienced professionals with strong industry connections
IESP’s leadership brings decades of experience in aviation operations, organisational management and professional training. This expertise helps shape courses that reflect real workplace practices, safety requirements and industry service standards.
A. S. Khanna
Managing Director
A. S. Khanna brings extensive experience in aviation operations, procurement and training, including professional responsibilities associated with Air India and international airports. His industry background informs IESP’s emphasis on operational procedures, safety and applied learning.
- 35 years of aviation experience
- Air India: aircraft operations, procurement and training
- Airports: London Heathrow, Abu Dhabi, Cochin, Delhi IGI
- Founded IESP in 2005 under Airawat Group
Gurpreet Khanna
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Gurpreet Khanna has experience in air transport and business services and oversees IESP’s centre network, corporate training activities and international recruitment operations. His responsibilities include organisational development and the reporting of training and placement outcomes.
- London School of Economics
- Air transport, BPO and ITES
- Owns the centre network, corporate training and international recruitment
How we got here
Development and growth
IESP began with a focus on developing work-ready skills for aviation and service roles. Its operations subsequently expanded into specialised training and a network of centres across Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. The organisation also developed courses for corporate clients and overseas recruitment support.
Foundation
Institute for Excellence in Services & Planning was started as part of Airawat Group. The idea was simple. Take students from Mumbai and the districts around it. Train them to the standard the industry tests, and get them hired.
Regional centres
Over the next years we opened down the Konkan. First the Mumbai head office at Marol Naka, then the Khalapur centre at Sajgaon, then Roha, Alibag and Goa. No big national institute has opened on this stretch. It means a student from Raigad can train without moving to Mumbai. For many of our students, that is the only reason they could join. Later came a campus at BES College in Bengaluru.
Corporate services
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Nepal Airlines, Swissport, Asian Heart Institute and the Traffic Control Branch in Mumbai have all taken IESP-trained staff. Vistara, Air India SATS, AISATS, Taj Air, Saudia and Bhutan Airlines have brought our trainers in to teach the staff they already employ. Those calls get returned because batch after batch turned out to be worth hiring.
Training expansion
Across airlines, ground handling companies, airports and hospitals, in India and abroad. Our group has also had 1,350 staff of its own at airports and hospitals, on its own payroll. Few training institutes can say that. See where they work →
What the company does
Our services
Student courses
Career-oriented learning in aviation, cargo, ground handling, equipment and healthcare support.
Courses Line 02 · EmployersCorporate training
Role-specific instruction, workplace safety and professional-development courses for employers.
Corporate Solutions Line 03 · OverseasRecruitment services
Candidate identification, screening and mobilisation support for eligible employers, subject to applicable regulations.
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Commitment to accurate information
IESP aims to provide clear information on admission criteria, course delivery, assessment requirements and placement assistance. Course details, qualifications, outcome figures and organisational affiliations should be updated through a documented internal review process.
Transparent entry criteria
Defined course outcomes
Responsible placement reporting
Verified credentials
Current centre information
Standards
Industry standards and course references
IESP’s course content draws on relevant industry procedures and recognised operational frameworks. References to standards such as IATA, DGCA, ISO or hospital-accreditation frameworks describe curriculum alignment only where documented; they do not imply that IESP or a particular course is formally certified or accredited.
| Reference framework | Topic area | How it informs training |
|---|---|---|
| IATA ground operations | Passenger handling, baggage, cargo acceptance and the turnaround sequence. | Airline handling, cargo and ramp |
| IATA ISAGO | Ground handling safety audit standard used by airlines to approve handlers. Our group audits to it. | Ramp equipment, RED CAP, airside safety |
| IATA dangerous goods | What can and cannot be carried, labelling and paperwork. | Cargo, courier and ramp |
| DGCA cabin safety | Emergency drills, evacuation, oxygen, fire and medical response. | Cabin crew |
| NABH patient care | Ward routine, hygiene, infection control and patient handling. | Healthcare Management |
| ISO 9001 and HSE | Record keeping, workplace safety and incident reporting. | All courses, and staff training |
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The group
Airawat Group
IESP operates within a broader group active in services associated with aviation, operations, consulting and equipment. The group structure provides context for IESP’s sector orientation. Each listed company should have a concise description reflecting its current registered activities.
IESP
This company. Student courses, corporate training and international recruitment, in aviation, healthcare, hospitality, retail, logistics and road safety.
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