Air Force Academy gets new Commandant
Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor took over as the Commandant of the Air Force Academy, Indian Air Force, on Sunday from Air Marshal I.P. Vipin, who superannuated from service.
Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor was commissioned in the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1985. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Defence Services Staff College Wellington, Flying Instructors’ School, College of Defence Management and National Defence College New Delhi, Kapoor has more than 7,700 hours of accident/incident free flying on various aircrafts.
Touted as one of the pioneers in Aerial Refuelling Operations of the Indian Air Force, he has flown the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft and commanded the only Air to Air Refuelling Squadron of the Indian Air Force as well as a premier flying base of the Indian Air Force.
In his career spanning over three decades, he has held important staff appointments such as Director (Air to Air Refuelling) 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 (personnelAirmen & 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 Vishisht Seva Medal and Vayu Sena Medal.