New Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance

• Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb, AVSM, VSM, assumed the office of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) in the Indian Air Force on September 1, 2026.

• He took over this responsibility following the retirement of Air Marshal Sanjeev Ghuratia on August 31, 2026, after a distinguished service spanning 39 years.

• The role of AOM is crucial for the Air Force. This position entails responsibilities related to aircraft maintenance, engineering support, the management of various systems, and maintenance planning for operational resources.

• This helps ensure the availability and operational readiness of the Air Force's aircraft and other operational assets.

• Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb was commissioned into the Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) branch of the Indian Air Force on September 3, 1988.

• Over a career spanning nearly four decades, he has held several key responsibilities.

• These include prominent positions such as Director General (Aircraft), Director General (Systems), and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Maintenance Plans) at Air Headquarters.