Kartik Kumar Varman

Kartik has over 23 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and aviation surveying. A B1 licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India, he specialises in aviation surveying, claims handling, risk management, technical evaluation and loss assessment.

He previously served as a senior duty engineer within the Line Maintenance and Maintenance Control Centre of a major Indian airline. Since transitioning into aviation surveying in 2022, he has handled a wide range of commercial and general aviation claims across South Asia.

His experience includes aircraft recoveries, complex repairs, total losses and liability claims, as well as damage arising from tail strikes, bird, hail and lightning strikes, engine ingestion, transportation incidents, third-party activities, runway excursions and hangar fires.

Notable assignments include managing the Air India major loss case in June 2025, along with overseeing claims in Singapore and asset management projects in Thailand and India.

B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Fellowship – Insurance Institute of India