As a flying instructor and experimental test pilot, with a career spanning nearly four decades , Air Marshal Dixit has logged over 3,300 hours of flying across more than 20 types of aircraft—including the Mirage-2000, MiG-21, and Jaguar.
An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Ashutosh Dixit has held various operational, command, and staff appointments. In these roles, he has played a pivotal part in the modernization and capability enhancement of the Indian Air Force.
A significant aspect of his career involved work with the Mirage-2000 fleet. As the Commanding Officer of a squadron undergoing re-equipment, he oversaw the induction process of the fighter aircraft and led the acceptance and ferry flights of new Mirage jets from France to India. He was also instrumental in enhancing mission-planning systems for the aircraft, which were subsequently utilized during operational deployments and international exercises.
As the commander of a flight test squadron, Mr. Dixit was deeply involved in the upgrade programs for Jaguar and MiG-27 fighter aircraft. He helped enhance the operational capabilities and extend the service life of these aircraft. Drawing on his experience as a test pilot, he also served as an instructor at the Air Force Test Pilot School.
