A peoples’ person
Bespectacled and unassuming, Aditya Mathur’s calm countenance belies the fact that he is mentally crisscrossing the skies all the time. As Country Manager, Indian Airlines in Oman, he carries the responsibility of making sure that everything flies smoothly. Sarada Vishnubhatla meets him over a cup of green tea

One crisp morning Aditya Mathur agrees to meet me and over a cup of aromatic Assam green tea, I ask him about his pastimes, knowing that each one of us adopts some way or the other to unwind at the end of each day. Aditya, smiling till then, suddenly looks serious. I wonder if anything is wrong with the query. Sensing the thought process, Aditya clarifies quickly, “I am thinking. You know, I am never casual about anything in my life. So I have to think hard to give you the right answer.” It turns out that he has more than one method of relaxation.

His work is definitely a passion for him. Meeting people, listening to melodious music and spending time with his family relax him. His love for Oman is his biggest plus. Aditya has travelled extensively both in Oman and abroad. “Muscat is home away from home. I love Oman and it’s wonderful. I have travelled far and wide,” he says.

Aviation is in his blood. After spending 28 years in the field, he perfectly understands the pulse of it. He spends considerable time with his ground staff too. Sometimes making random visits at the airport and interacting with passengers gives him a reality check. Knots quickly unravel for him and he makes mental notes that will be discussed later on in the confines of his office with his staff. Soft spoken and ever ready to help, Aditya follows a strict rule in office. His office door is never closed. His staff can walk in any moment and discuss issues with him.
 
Being a peoples’ person, he thrives on occasions where he can meet people. He confesses that he never misses such an opportunity. Being in large gatherings, connecting with people and talking shop with them and otherwise too help him stay in tune with the demands of the market.

Closing his eyes, he thinks hard again till the phone rings in urgently. Attending to a distress call, Aditya quickly dons the mantle of authority and facilitates arrangements needed at the hour. Whether the caller is known, a high-up executive of a company or a complete stranger, his demeanour remains the same. Aditya makes sure that he helps out to the best of his ability. He returns to our conversation and says, “Listening to my wife talk about things close to her heart gives me much energy. Also, I make it a point to sit with my son and know him better as he grows up – be it his career plans or friends. I am there when he wishes to talk.”

A total workaholic, Aditya informs that melodious music soothes him. The only luxury he can afford during his tightly packed work schedule is to switch on the CD-man. Favourite singers crooning old numbers prepare him for the rush hours of the day. Surfing the net for sites on his favourite subjects of aviation and health keep him abreast of fast changing situations.

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