Air Commodore Ahsan Nouman

Profile

A senior Pakistan Air Force officer and command pilot with over 3,500 flying hours across trainer and frontline fighter aircraft. Commissioned in 1996 (105 GD(P) Course), he is a Qualified Flying Instructor, combat-qualified fighter pilot and former lead of the Sherdil aerobatic display team, and has commanded an Advanced Jet Training Squadron. His staff career spans operational planning and international liaison — including duty at HQ CENTCOM (USA) and senior appointments at Air Force Strategic Command. Formally qualified in aircraft accident investigation, human factors and safety management, he currently serves as Director of the Bureau of Aircraft Safety Investigation Pakistan (BASIP).

Flying Experience

Grand Total — 3,500+ hours (Fighters 2,100 hrs · Instructional 1,150 hrs · Training 250 hrs)

• Trainer / Basic — Mushshak, T-37, K-8, FT-5
• Fighter — F-7, F-7PG, Mirage
• Aerobatics — Sherdil formation (K-8) and Hawk solo (singleton) display

Command

• Officer Commanding, Sherdil Squadron — Advanced Jet Training / Aerobatic Display Squadron (from 2020)

Aerobatic Display Record

• Display Pilot & Formation Lead, Sherdil Aerobatic Team — 2010–2011 and 2020–2021 display seasons
• Hawk solo (singleton) aerobatic display pilot
• Lead performances at the Pakistan Day Parade (23 March), numerous PAF Graduation Parades, and the Dubai Air Show 2011

Staff Appointments

• Deputy Commander, Air Force Strategic Command (AFSC)
• Director Operations, Air Force Strategic Command (AFSC)
• Liaison Officer, HQ CENTCOM, USA (United States Central Command)
• Deputy Director, Operations Branch

Professional Courses & Qualifications

Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) · Combat Course Qualified · Aircraft Accident Investigation · Human Factors · Safety Management System (SMS)

Education

MS in National Security & Strategic Studies · Masters in War Studies · Post-Graduate Qualification in Aircraft Investigation

Awards & Honours

Imtiazi Sanad · Professional Excellence Badge · 03 × Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Commendations · 06 × Green Star Endorsements · Letter of Appreciation