Anuj Khatri

Co-Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India4 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

4+ years of experience in aviation consulting.
Expert in market intelligence and due diligence.
Founder of innovative travel tech platform.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic aviation consultant with expertise in market research and travel technology.

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Skills

Core Skills

Due Diligence (aviation & Defense)Market IntelligenceTravel TechnologyMarket Opportunity AssessmentMarket ResearchAircraft Maintenance

Other Skills

Financial ModelingCost AnalysisMarket Demand AssessmentRoute Opportunity AnalysisBreakeven Load Factor AnalysisProfitability AnalysisProduct ArchitectureFundraisingGTM StrategyTechnical Due DiligenceCompetitive IntelligenceInvestment Opportunity AssessmentsAircraft SystemsStore ManagementMaintenance Planning

About

In 4+ years across commercial aviation, OEM projects, and airport services, I’ve been the go-to person to turn wrenches into results. What I deliver: Solutions that work in the real world. Not theory, not 100-slide reports just actionable plans and hands-on execution. I’ve managed projects on three continents, working with teams from Europe to Asia, so adapting to new cultures and challenges is second nature. Whether it’s optimizing a maintenance schedule or launching a new ground service, I move fast, speak plainly, and get things done. I’m also curious for what’s next. Aviation is evolving, and I’m actively exploring how green energy and power innovations (from sustainable aviation fuels to electrified ground fleets) can propel the industry forward. I love tackling steep learning curves and uncharted territory – it’s what keeps me (and the work) flying high. No excuses, Just a passionate aviation professional with a bias for action and a track record of making an impact on and off the runway. If you’re looking for a partner to help navigate complex operational challenges or you just want to brainstorm the future of flight, let’s connect.

Experience

4 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Self-employed

Aviation Consultant

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience:
o Supported pre-NOC due diligence for an upcoming cargo airline, including market demand assessment, route opportunity analysis, aircraft type selection, and breakeven load factor and profitability analysis.
o Acted as a cross-functional liaison across airline departments including engineering, MCC, operations, finance, ground handling, fuel, leasing, catering, and manpower, aligning operational data with financial and strategic decision-making.
o Conducted airline-wide cost, cash-flow, and profitability analysis, identifying high-ticket cost leakages, inefficiencies, and controllable vs non-controllable cost drivers, evaluated on both fuel-inclusive and fuel-exclusive (CASK ex-fuel) bases.
o Built aircraft-level and fleet-level financial models, incorporating utilization, block hours, lease rentals, maintenance exposure,
fuel burn, and cash impact under multiple operating scenarios.
o Assisted in aircraft ungrounding and fleet revival planning, estimating return-to-service costs, maintenance scopes, AOG exposure, and near-term cash requirements.
o Supported airline and MRO JV as well as fund structuring initiatives, working alongside investment banks, asset managers, and institutional advisors to assess market opportunity, support technical and operational due diligence, and align investor
deployment timelines.
o Assisted in setting up investor pools and fund structures for aviation and MRO-focused opportunities, helping define investment
thesis and scope (airline vs MRO).

Due Diligence (Aviation & Defense)Market IntelligenceAircraft MaintenanceFinancial ModelingCost Analysis

Zappiter

Founder

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Founder at Zappiter, a next-gen travel tech platform enabling last-minute flight and hotel bookings through real-time bidding. Designed to help travelers book smarter while enabling airlines and hotels to monetize unsold inventory efficiently.
🚀 "You Bid. We Build the Trip."
Built core product concept and user flows around reverse auctioning, inventory buckets, and AI trip planning
Engaged with airline revenue teams and hoteliers to pilot a dynamic deal platform for distressed inventory
Developed monetization model via premium bid placements, ancillaries, and B2B airline partnerships
Leading strategy, market research, product architecture, and fundraising discussions

Travel TechnologyMarket ResearchProduct ArchitectureFundraising

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Strategic Advisor

Apr 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · India

Leading strategic research and consulting projects across aviation, defense, and energy sectors. I manage multi-stakeholder engagements involving market opportunity assessment, GTM strategy, and technical due diligence for both government-linked and private-sector clients.
Spearheading deep-dive studies on MRO optimization, OEM vendor evaluation, and supply chain intelligence
Supporting clients with investment screening and feasibility studies in emerging aviation and energy sub-domains
Mentoring junior researchers, streamlining delivery workflows, and improving data across deliverables

Market Opportunity AssessmentGTM StrategyTechnical Due Diligence

Fortune business insights™

2 roles

Senior Research Associate

Promoted

Apr 2022 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Led end-to-end market research consulting assignments in commercial aviation, aerospace, and airport infrastructure, delivering actionable insights to top-tier OEMs, MRO firms, and airport service providers.
Delivered market sizing, competitive intelligence, and investment opportunity assessments for global aviation clients
Conducted deep-dive reports on fleet modernization, ground handling tech, and airport automation trends
Regularly collaborated with C-suite clients to support strategic planning, product benchmarking, and partner evaluations

Market ResearchCompetitive IntelligenceInvestment Opportunity Assessments

Market Research Associate

Apr 2021 – Apr 2024 · 3 yrs

Started Career as a Market Research Associate in Aerospace and defence

Gmr aero technic

Trainee

Oct 2020 – Apr 2021 · 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Completed On Job training in base maintenance procedures across multiple commercial aircraft types. Focused on troubleshooting, routine inspections, and understanding key maintenance protocols under CAR-145 compliance.
Aircraft Covered:
Boeing 737NG / MAX
Airbus A320 Family (ceo/neo)
ATR 72-500 / 600
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
Key Learning Areas:
Aircraft systems & component familiarization
Routine & non-routine inspection processes
Cabin interior refurbishment & minor modifications
Exposure to technical documentation (AMM, IPC, MEL)
Safety practices, tooling, and ground handling protocols