Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor took on the role of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) Training Command (TC) on 01 May 2024.
Commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 06 December 1986, Air Marshal N Kapoor is a graduate of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, and National Defence College. Holding qualifications as a Qualified Flying Instructor and Fighter Combat Leader, he has accumulated over 3400 hours of flying experience.
Throughout his distinguished career, Air Marshal Kapoor has held various field and staff positions. His operational roles include serving as the Commanding Officer of a fighter squadron in the Central Sector, Station Commander of a flying base in the Western Sector, and Air Officer Commanding of a premier air base. He has also served as Chief Instructor (Flying) at Air Force Academy and as Directing Staff at the prestigious Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. Notably, during his time at the Air Force Academy, he played a key role in the induction and operationalization of PC-7 MK II aircraft in the IAF. Additionally, he undertook a diplomatic assignment as Defence Attaché in Pakistan. His staff assignments encompass roles such as Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Strategy) at Air HQ, Air Defence Commander at South Western Air Command, and Senior Air Staff Officer at HQ Central Air Command. Before assuming his current position, he served as the Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel at Air HQ.
In recognition of his exceptional service, Air Marshal Kapoor was honored with the Vayu Sena Medal in 2008 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022.
