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| birth_place = Lucknow, India
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Aviation Entrepreneur, Senior Pilot
| designation = Chairman & Managing Director – Virgo Air Limited
| yearsactive = 1980s–present
| education = PhD (Humanities & Social Welfare), Sorbonne University, Paris
| knownfor = Founder of Virgo Air Limited; 16 Years with USGS Mission
| residence = India
| website = http://www.virgoair.com
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'''Capt (Dr.) Sikander Rizvi''' is an Indian senior pilot, aviation entrepreneur, and Chairman & Managing Director of '''Virgo Air Limited'''. Born in Lucknow, India, he has roots in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, and has extensive experience in international aviation operations, particularly across the Middle-East and North Africa.

He holds a PhD in Humanities & Social Welfare from Sorbonne University, Paris (France).

==Early Life and Background==

Capt (Dr.) Sikander Rizvi was born in Lucknow, India. His ancestral roots trace back to Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, where he spent time with his relatives. His multicultural exposure shaped his global perspective in aviation and geopolitical studies.

==Aviation Career==

Capt (Dr.) Rizvi is a senior pilot with extensive flying experience.  

He served for 16 years with the '''United States Geological Survey (USGS) Mission''', primarily operating in the Middle-East and North Africa regions. His role involved specialized aviation operations supporting survey and mission-based activities.

In 1998, he founded '''Virgo Air Limited''', an aviation company engaged in operating helicopters and jets. The company provides aviation services and charter operations.

==Academic Credentials==

* PhD in Humanities & Social Welfare – Sorbonne University, Paris (France)

His academic research interests include:

* Partition of India  
* Jammu & Kashmir, POK and Gilgit-Baltistan  
* Article 370 and 35A  
* Arab–Israel conflicts  
* USA–Russia Cold War  
* Russia–Ukraine War  
* Middle-East and North Africa geopolitics  
* Islamic extremism and global terrorism studies  

==Social and Ideological Engagement==

Capt (Dr.) Sikander Rizvi has participated in various socio-cultural and ideological initiatives, including:

* Participation in '''Bharat Parikrama (1992)''' organized by Vivekanand Kendra  
* Participation in Ram Mandir movement activities under the guidance of Late Param Pujniya Ramchander Das "Paramhans" ji  
* Organized a Conclave on Ram Mandir in Ayodhya in 2004  

He is known for his strong ideological alignment with the philosophy of Swatantra Veer Savarkar.

==Professional Profile==

Profession: Chairman / Managing Director  
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace  
Specialization: Helicopter and Jet Operations  

==External Links==

* Website: http://www.virgoair.com  
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capt_rizvi/?hl=en  
* X (Twitter): https://x.com/captrizvi?lang=en  
* Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/captsikanderrizvi/?locale=hi_IN