Amar Preet Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Amar Preet Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionAir Chief Marshal
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/10/1964
Age61 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

Bio/Wiki

NicknameAP
Zodiac signScorpio
ReligionSikhism

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorGrey
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolS.B.M. School, Delhi
College/University
  • National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Maharashtra
  • Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Telangana
  • Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Tamil Nadu
  • National Defence College, New Delhi
Educational QualificationGraduation

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Father(deceased)
MotherPushwant Kaur
SpouseSarita Singh
Children
Son1
Daughter1

Career

Major Designations
  • Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command (1 July 2022-31 January 2023)
  • 47th Vice Chief of the Air Staff (1 February 2023-30 September 2024)
  • 28th Chief of the Air Staff (30 September 2024)
Military Service
AllegianceIndia
Branch/ServiceIndian Air Force
UnitNo. 22 Squadron
Command(s)
  • Central Air Command
  • 2 Air Defence Control Centre
  • No. 22 Squadron
Service Number17695
Awards
  • Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2023)
  • Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2019)
  • Jamsaheb of Nawanagar Sword of Honour (1984)
Significant Contributions
  • Joined the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot on 21 December 1984.
  • Led No. 22 Squadron in operating MiG-27 fighter jets.
  • Oversaw the MiG-29 Upgrade Project in Moscow.
  • Served as a Principal Director (Projects) at Air Headquarters.
  • Contributed as Chief Test Pilot for the HAL Tejas fighter jet.
  • Led Tarang Shakti, a significant multinational air exercise.
  • Integrated the BrahMos missile on the SU-30.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Amar Preet Singh has over 5000 hours of flying experience.
He is a Qualified Flying Instructor and an experimental test pilot.
He has experience flying both fixed-wing and helicopter-type aircraft.
His wife, Sarita Singh, leads the Air Force Family Welfare Association.