Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb, AVSM, VSM, assumed charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) of the Indian Air Force on 1 September 2026. The appointment followed the superannuation of Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia on 31 August 2026 after 39 years of service in the Indian Air Force.
Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance
Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance is a senior appointment at Air Headquarters in the Indian Air Force. The post is associated with aircraft maintenance, engineering support, system management, and maintenance planning for operational air assets.
Career Profile of Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb
Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb was commissioned into the Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical Branch) of the Indian Air Force on 3 September 1988. His service career includes appointments as Director General (Aircraft), Director General (System), and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Maintenance Plans) at Air HQ.
In 2003, he served as Lead Engineer and Team Leader of the Air HQ Project Management Team for the induction of the Indian Air Force’s first IL-78 Flight Refueller Aircraft. He received the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2015 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2026.
National War Memorial and Military Honours
After assuming charge, Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi and laid a wreath. The National War Memorial is a memorial dedicated to members of the Indian Armed Forces who died in the line of duty.
Important Facts for Exams
- The Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932.
- The Aeronautical Engineering branch of the Indian Air Force deals with aircraft and system maintenance.
- The IL-78 is a flight refueller aircraft used for air-to-air refuelling.
- The Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal are Indian military awards for distinguished service.
Educational Background
Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb is an alumnus of the Bangladesh Flight Safety Institute and the Indian Institute of Public Administration. The Indian Institute of Public Administration is a public administration institution based in New Delhi.
