Governance
Leadership & governance
The office bearers and directors guiding the RPTO Association's mission, accountable to the membership.
Office bearers
Meet the council
Elected leaders representing the training community across India.
How we are organised
Governance structure
Clear roles and accountability — from the elected council to sector committees and regional chapters.
Governing council
Elected office bearers and directors who set strategy, approve policy and hold the association accountable to its members.
- Sets direction and annual priorities
- Approves standards and major decisions
- Accountable to the membership
Sector committees
Skill-sector working groups that develop curriculum, standards and guidance within their operating domains.
- Draft and review training standards
- Bring sector-specific expertise
- Report into the council
Regional chapters
State and regional bodies that bring the association closer to members through local activity and representation.
- Run local events and networking
- Support member organisations regionally
- Channel local feedback upward
Transparency
Decisions, standards and processes are documented and shared openly with members.
Accountability
Office bearers serve defined terms and are answerable to the membership.
Representation
Diverse sectors and regions have a voice through committees and chapters.
Expert guidance
Advisory board
Independent expertise across safety, training, industry and policy informs the association's direction.
Aviation safety
Safety & operations
Guidance on risk management, airspace awareness and a safety-first operating culture.
Training & education
Curriculum & assessment
Input on competency frameworks, instructor development and assessment quality.
Industry & enterprise
Commercial operations
Perspective on real-world deployment across agriculture, surveying, logistics and energy.
Policy & compliance
Standards & governance
Advice on aligning association standards with evolving best practice and compliance needs.