Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Air Marshal Samir Jaay Takes Charge of IAF Training Command
Air Marshal Samir Jaay has taken over as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) at the Headquarters Training Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
He has a long and successful career in the IAF, spanning over three decades.
He has flown more than 5,100 hours without any accidents and has held many important positions.
He has also served in a United Nations Mission in Sudan.
Before this role, he was the Inspector General (Air) with the Border Security Force (BSF).
He has received many awards for his bravery and service, including the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) in 1997 and the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2015.
In his new role, he will help train officers and airmen to keep the IAF strong and ready for any challenges.
Air Marshal Samir Jaay took over as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) at Headquarters Training Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday.
He has a distinguished career spanning more than three decades and has logged over 5,100 hours of accident-free flying.
He has held several key command and staff appointments, including command of an Advanced Headquarters, two major IAF bases, and a frontline helicopter unit.
He served as Inspector General (Air) with the Border Security Force (BSF) before assuming his current role.
He has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) in 1997 and the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2015 for his exceptional contributions.
- Who
- Air Marshal Samir Jaay
- What
- Took charge as Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) at Headquarters Training Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF)
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Headquarters Training Command of the IAF
- Why
- To shape the future of the IAF’s training ecosystem and ensure the force remains combat ready and technologically advanced
- Name
- Air Marshal Samir Jaay
- Position
- Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO)
- Command
- IAF Training Command
- Career Span
- More than three decades
- Flying Hours
- Over 5,100 hours
- Awards
- Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) in 1997, Vishisht Seva Medal in 2015
- Previous Role
- Inspector General (Air) with the Border Security Force (BSF)