Azhar Ali

With over 31 years of distinguished service in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), a retired Air Commodore who excelled in operational flying, flight safety, command, and instructional roles. Leadership and management skills have been proven across various PAF departments, with exceptional expertise in both the operational and digital domains of military aviation. Additionally, hold three Master's degrees in War Studies, Strategic Studies, and National Security. As a multi-disciplinary professional, prepared to lead and mentor future generations of pilots and officers.

04/15/70

• Flight Operations & Safety: Over 32 years of flawless flight safety record, including 6 Green Stars.
• Leadership: Extensive command experience, including Squadron and Base Commander roles.
• Instructional Capability: Expertise in training fighter pilots in Pakistan and the UAE.
• Cyber Security: Managed PAF’s digital and cyber warfare capabilities.
• Strategic Planning: Key roles in personnel management and administrative operations.
• Operational Planning: Led and executed high-level strategic and tactical operations.

• Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel), Managed career progression of PAF officers.
• Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Works), Led administrative operations and infrastructure projects for PAF.
• Director Network-Centric Warfare, Directed PAF’s digital warfare and cybersecurity operations.
• Deputy Director Operations (F-7P/PG), Managed flying operations for F-7P/PG aircraft across PAF.

• Sitar-e-Imtiaz (Military)
• Imtiazi Sanad (Operational Gallantry Award by the President of Pakistan)
• Professional Excellence Badge
• Command Flying Badge
• 2 Chief of the Air Staff Commendation Certificates

Aircrafts

• MFI-17
• T-37
• FT-5
• F-7P
• F-7PG
• Hawk-63

Captain Hours: 2986:50

Dual Hours: 344:40

Instructional Hours: 1959:45

• National Defence Course (NDU Islamabad)
• Air War Course
• Senior Command & Staff Course
• Junior Command & Staff Course
• Basic Staff Course
• Combat Commanders Course
• Flying Instructor Course