ISLAMABAD: Air Marshal Arshad Malik has been appointed as Vice Chief of theAir Staff, Pakistan Air Force. Air Marshal Arshad Malik was born on 12July, 1962 at Faisalabad. He joined PAF in 1978 with 76th GD (P) course andwas commissioned as a fighter pilot in December, 1983.
He has flown various trainer and fighter aircraft including Mirage, F-6,F-7P, and F-7PG.
During his illustrious career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, aFlying Wing, an Operational Air Base and a Regional Air Command.
He was posted to China for 02 years to oversee and coordinate thedevelopment and manufacturing of JF-17 aircraft. He has also servedinitially as Deputy Chairman and later on as Chairman Pakistan AeronauticalComplex, Kamra.
His Staff appointments include Personal Staff Officer to Chief of the AirStaff, Director Operations Project, Director Operational Requirement &Development, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (OR&D), Chief Project DirectorJF-17 and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel) at Air Headquarters.
He is a Graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Air War College, NationalDefence University and Air Command & Staff College, USA.
In recognition of his meritorious services, he has been awardedHilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz(Military).