Amit Tiwari (air marshal)


Amit Tiwari, AVSM, VM is an officer in the Indian Air Force. He is currently the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air Command. He assumed the office on 1 November 2019 succeeding Air Marshal Balakrishnan Suresh.

Early life and education

Amit is an alumnus of National Defence Academy. He is also a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, College of Defence Management and National Defence College.

Career

Amit was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot in June 1982. He is a qualified flight instructor, and has a flying experience of over 3500 hours on various fighter aircraft.
In his career, he has held several positions including team leader of Surya Kiran aerobatic squadron, station commander of a forward base, air attache at Indian embassy in Afghanistan, as well as air defence commander and senior officer-in-charge of administration at an operational command. His other appointments include assistant chief of air staff at air headquarters and commandant air force academy.
Prior to his appointment as AOC-in-C, Southern Air command, Amit served as Air Officer in charge of Personnel at air headquarters, VayuSena Bhawan in New Delhi.

Honours and decorations

During his career, Amit has been awarded the VayuSena Medal and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for his service.

Personal life

Amit is married to Poonam Tiwari, who took over as President, Air Force Wives Welfare Association.