Sandeep Singh was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force on December 22, 1983. He has flying experience of over 4780 hrs of operational and test flying experience on Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, MiG-21, Kiran, An-32, AVRO, Jaguar and Mirage 2000.[2][1]
A recipient of the Sword of Honor, Sandeep Singh is a qualified training instructor (A2 category). He was instrumental in the induction of Su-30MKI in the Indian Air Force.[5][4]
With a long career of 37 years, he has commanded a fighter aircraft squadron, was an instructor at Air Force test pilot school and project test pilot for the Su-30MKI. Due to his proficient knowledge of the Su-30MKI platform, Sandeep Singh has been the mainstay liaison for implementation of various weapons and systems by DRDO.[2]
He served as the Deputy Chief of Air Staff from 1 October 2019 to 30 April 2021.[6] He has also served as Senior Air Staff Officer for the Eastern Air Command from 1 January 2019 to 30 September 2019.[7]
During his career, Sandeep Singh was commended by the Chief of Air Staff and has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (VM), the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2013 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022.[9][10]
sandeep, singh, marshal, marshal, sandeep, singh, pvsm, avsm, born, january, 1963, retired, officer, indian, force, served, vice, chief, staff, succeeding, vivek, chaudhari, previously, served, officer, commanding, chief, south, western, command, marshalsandee. Air Marshal Sandeep Singh PVSM AVSM VM born 15 January 1963 is a retired officer of the Indian Air Force He served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff succeeding Vivek Ram Chaudhari Previously he served as the Air Officer Commanding in Chief AOC in C South Western Air Command 3 4 Air MarshalSandeep SinghPVSM AVSM VM46th Vice Chief of the Air StaffIn office 1 October 2021 31 January 2023Preceded byVivek Ram ChaudhariSucceeded byAmar Preet SinghPersonal detailsBorn 1963 01 15 15 January 1963 age 60 1 RelationsAir Marshal Prithi Singh father in law Air Marshal Vikram Singh brother in law AwardsParam Vishisht Seva MedalAti Vishisht Seva MedalVayu Sena MedalMilitary serviceAllegiance IndiaBranch service Indian Air ForceYears of service22 December 1983 31 January 2023RankAir MarshalUnitNo 30 SquadronCommandsVice Chief of the Air StaffSouth Western Air Command Deputy Chief of the Air StaffService number17312 2 Contents 1 Career 2 Honours and decorations 3 Personal life 4 ReferencesCareer EditSandeep Singh was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force on December 22 1983 He has flying experience of over 4780 hrs of operational and test flying experience on Su 30 MKI MiG 29 MiG 21 Kiran An 32 AVRO Jaguar and Mirage 2000 2 1 A recipient of the Sword of Honor Sandeep Singh is a qualified training instructor A2 category He was instrumental in the induction of Su 30MKI in the Indian Air Force 5 4 With a long career of 37 years he has commanded a fighter aircraft squadron was an instructor at Air Force test pilot school and project test pilot for the Su 30MKI Due to his proficient knowledge of the Su 30MKI platform Sandeep Singh has been the mainstay liaison for implementation of various weapons and systems by DRDO 2 He served as the Deputy Chief of Air Staff from 1 October 2019 to 30 April 2021 6 He has also served as Senior Air Staff Officer for the Eastern Air Command from 1 January 2019 to 30 September 2019 7 He superannuated on 31 January 2023 and was succeeded by Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh 8 Honours and decorations EditDuring his career Sandeep Singh was commended by the Chief of Air Staff and has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal VM the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal AVSM in 2013 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022 9 10 Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vayusena MedalPersonal life EditHe is married to Kamini Singh who is President of Air Force Wives Welfare Association Regional The couple is blessed with two daughters 5 1 References Edit a b c AOC in C SWAC Indian Air Force Retrieved 2021 09 07 a b c Air Marshal Sandeep Singh Bharat Rakshak Bharat Rakshak Retrieved 12 October 2020 Air Marshal Sandeep Singh AVSM VM assumes the Appointment of Vice Chief of the Air Staff PIB 2021 10 13 a b Air Marshal Sandeep Singh takes charge as chief of South Western Air Command Indian Express 2021 05 01 Retrieved 2021 05 26 a b Air Marshal Sandeep Singh takes over the command as AOC in C SWAC Connect Gujarat 2021 05 01 Retrieved 2021 05 26 Indian Air Force to see major reshuffle at top level on October 1 New Indian Express 29 September 2020 Retrieved 12 October 2020 Shillong Sandeep Singh takes over as EAC s Senior Air Staff Officer 4 January 2019 Retrieved 12 October 2020 AIR MARSHAL SANDEEP SINGH DEMITS THE OFFICE OF VICE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF Press release PIB 2023 01 31 Gazette of India Archive 5 April 2013 Retrieved 12 October 2020 President approves 384 Gallantry Awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day PIB 2022 01 25 Military officesPreceded byVivek Ram Chaudhari Vice Chief of Air Staff1 October 2021 31 January 2023 Succeeded byAmar Preet SinghPreceded bySurendra Kumar Ghotia Air Officer Commanding in Chief South Western Air Command1 May 2021 30 September 2021 Succeeded byVikram SinghPreceded byVivek Ram Chaudhari Deputy Chief of the Air Staff1 October 2019 30 April 2021 Succeeded bySuraj Kumar JhaPreceded byRajesh Kumar Senior Air Staff Officer Eastern Air Command1 January 2019 30 September 2019 Succeeded byVivek Ram Chaudhari Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sandeep Singh air marshal amp oldid 1137349369, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
