Operation Sindoor: Tej Pratap Yadav Flaunts Aviation Training On X, But Is That A Pilot Licence?
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The document shared by Tej Pratap Yadav is a Flight Radio Telephone Operator's Licence (Restricted), known in aviation circles as RTR(Aero)
As tensions flare along the India-Pakistan border following India's swift retaliatory airstrikes under Operation Sindoor, political figures at home are echoing strong nationalist sentiments. Among them, Tej Pratap Yadav, son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, took to social media to express his readiness to serve the country – not with politics this time, but with his lesser-known aviation credentials.
Operation Sindoor, India's response to the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, targeted and destroyed multiple terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Amid the patriotic fervour across the nation, Tej Pratap posted a photograph of an aviation licence on his account on platform X (formerly Twitter), declaring his desire to contribute to national defence using his pilot training.
'If my pilot training can be of use to the nation, then I, Tej Pratap Yadav, am always ready to serve the country. For your information, I have also undergone pilot training, and if I have to lay down my life for the nation, I will consider myself fortunate. Jai Hind!" he wrote in Hindi. Alongside, he also posted pictures of his Flight Radio Telephone Operator's licence.
What Licence Does Tej Pratap Yadav Hold?
The document shared by Tej Pratap is a Flight Radio Telephone Operator's Licence (Restricted), known in aviation circles as RTR(Aero). Issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, this certificate primarily authorises its holder to handle aircraft radio communications, a critical skill in aviation but not a licence to pilot an aircraft.
The licence, bearing number 5430/2, was originally valid from April 26, 2011, to April 25, 2021. However, a duplicate copy was re-issued on February 24, 2025, likely for official record or credential reaffirmation.
Can Tej Pratap Actually Fly a Plane?
The RTR(Aero) is an auxiliary licence that accompanies other pilot certifications. It is issued only to candidates who already possess either a Student Pilot Licence (SPL) or a Private Pilot Licence (PPL). In other words, if Tej Pratap holds this radio operator licence, it's safe to assume that at some point, he qualified for or held one of the basic pilot training licences.
However, this does not mean he is authorised to fly commercial aircraft, nor does it confirm whether he currently holds a valid PPL or has moved on to the more advanced Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). To command commercial flights or even engage in certain types of national service missions, a CPL or Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is essential – requiring extensive training, exams, and medical clearance.
Requirements For RTR(Aero) Licence
To obtain a Flight Radio Telephone Operator Licence, a candidate must:
Be at least 16 years old.
Have passed at least Class 10 or its equivalent.
Be medically fit and cleared by a recognised practitioner.
Pass a written and practical exam covering radio communication rules and phraseology.
Possess an SPL or PPL.
Demonstrate radio operation skills through a skill test.
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