Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann takes over as Sr Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command
New Delhi, June 1 (UNI) Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann took over as Senior Air Staff Officer of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force on Sunday.
An alumni of the National Defence Academy, the Air Marshal was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force on 16 December 1989. He has flown over 3000 hours primarily on various types of fighter aircraft, a Defence Ministry statement said.
He is a pilot Attack Instructor and in his operational career, he has commanded a fighter squadron, been Chief Operations Officer of a forward base and Air Officer Commanding of a premium fighter base.
He has also held various important appointments at Air Headquarters and Command Headquarters.
The Air Officer has directed Joint Military Training exercises with Republic of Singapore Air Force in 2017 and the USAF in 2018.
The Air Officer tenanted the appointments of Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration and Air Defence Commander of Central Air Command.
The Air Marshal is also an alumni of the prestigious Defence Services Staff College and Royal College of Defence Studies, London (UK).
Prior to taking over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air Command, Indian Air Force, he was Director General (Weapon Systems) at Air Headquarters. The Air Officer is a recipient of Presidential awards 'Ati Vishist Seva Medal' and 'Vayu Sena Medal'.
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