Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor takes over as commandant of Dundigal Air Force Academy
Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor was commissioned in the Indian Air Force on 06 December 1985. The Air Marshal has more than 7700 hours of accident/incident-free flying.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 2 Aug 2021 2:48 AM GMT
Hyderabad: Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor took over as Commandant of Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal.
He took over the charge from Air Marshal IP Vipin who superannuated from service on August 1.
An alumnus of National Defence Academy Khadakwasla, Defence Services Staff College Wellington, Flying Instructors' School, College of Defence Management and National Defence College New Delhi, Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor was commissioned in the Indian Air Force on 06 December 1985. The Air Marshal has more than 7700 hours of accident/incident-free flying.
He is one of the pioneers in Aerial Refueling Operations of the Indian Air Force and has flown the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. He had commanded the only Air to Air Refueling Squadron of the Indian Air Force as well as a premier flying base of Indian Air Force.
In his illustrious career spanning over three decades, he has held important staff appointments such as Director (Air to Air Refueling) and Principal Director (Operations) at Air Headquarters.
He has been the Head of Faculty and Senior Air Force Instructor at the prestigious College of Defence Management, Secunderabad and was the Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Operations (Transport & Helicopters) at Air Headquarters. Prior to assuming charge of Commandant AFA, he was Assistant Chief of Air Staff (personnel-Airmen & Civilians).
For his distinguished service and professionalism of a very high order, the Air Marshal has been commended by Chief of the Air Staff and conferred with two Presidential awards Ati Vishist Seva Medal and Vayu Sena Medal.
