Hi, I’m
Kashif Ali Khoso
Retired Pakistan Air Force Officer Expert In Administration,Security,HR Management And Air Defense Operations
Karachi,Sindh
Summary
To be a vibrant team member of an organization striving to achieve high ends in the field of Administration, Security, Management, Program Coordinator, Project Management and Human Resource Management/development.
Meritorious & distinguished service of 28 Years in Pakistan Air Force at versatile domains including, Pakistan Air Force Operations, training, administration & staff assignment, field experience, security / air and ground surveillance, human resource capacity building and project management. During service attended major institutions for seeking operational, staff and educational training which have enabled me of implementing swift coordination mechanisms for the achievement of organizational goals through effective communication skills and interaction with all cadres of various institutions. In addition, a gifted capability of leadership with diverse expertise in leading and inspiring large teams to tactically proficient outcomes in dynamic and challenging security environments. Drive and manage change through creativity, judgment, ethics, well thought-out initiative and capacity-building of team members. Gained experience in the domains of Project Management, Human Resource Management, Training, General Administration, Security, Intelligence, Instructional, and Diplomatic relations while commanding a small unit of 50 to 60 personnel to larger wings with strength of 200 to 300 including men and officers. Additionally, command of various sub-organizations in PAF has enabled me to understand the human psyche and to channelize their energies in operational, staff, security, and administrative domains. I have commanded different Air Defence Units of Pakistan Air Force, North, West and south, covering the Punjab, Balochistan, KPK and Sindh provinces, which has groomed me for effective coordination with various federal / provincial ministries/civil organizations.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
Pakistan Air Force
Officer Commanding, Support Wing
01.1996 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Company Overview: Meritorious & distinguished service of 28 Years in Pakistan Air Force at versatile domains including, Pakistan Air Force Operations, training, administration & staff assignment, field experience, security / air and ground surveillance, human resource capacity building and project management
- As Commanding Officer of various Air Defence units ranging from smaller units to larger formations, conducted and supervised staff work, Operations, training, developed policies and strategies relating to the workplace and to support PAF mission
- Exercised command control over the number of Units established different provinces
- Intended, guided, counseled, and motivated personnel in uniform and civilians on service, personal and welfare matters
- Supervised and attended matters in respect of personnel pertaining to their education, physical, mental, social behavior, character building and leadership qualities
- Managed planning, construction, induction of newly acquired system and looked after selection of Human Resource and their training/deployment for the subsequent development of infrastructure and operationalization of newly inducted weapon system in PAF
- Trained and transformed the young officers into elite professional and brave officers
- Prepared and implemented security plans for off Base radar sites
- Meritorious & distinguished service of 28 Years in Pakistan Air Force at versatile domains including, Pakistan Air Force Operations, training, administration & staff assignment, field experience, security / air and ground surveillance, human resource capacity building and project management
- Gained experience in the domains of Project Management, Human Resource Management, Training, General Administration, Security, Intelligence, Instructional, and Diplomatic relations
- Commanded different Air Defence Units of Pakistan Air Force, North, West and south, covering the Punjab, Balochistan, KPK and Sindh provinces
- Conducted various acceptance tests of newly acquired Radar system at OEM facility in different cities of China and Weapon system at Home and abroad
Education
PAF Air War CollegeFaisal
M Sc from National Security & Strategic Studies
National Defence UniversityIslamabad
M Sc from War Studies
National Institute of Management SciencesFaisalabad
EMBA from Human Resource Management
PAF AcademyRisalpur
B Sc from Aviation
Government Islamia CollegeSukkur
F Sc
Government High SchoolSukkur
Matric
Skills
Air Defence Radar controller
Specialty
Planning & management of resources / assets, conduct of Air defence training and operations. I have conducted various acceptance tests of newly acquired Radar system at OEM facility in different cities of China and Weapon system at Home and abroad. Additionally carried out numerous trials of different radars and Air Defence equipment and also supervised planning, induction, construction development and operationalization of newly established units in PAF.
Coursesprofessionalqualifications
Basic Air Def Course, Air Defence School, PAF Base Sakesar, Control & Reporting Centre Course, Air Def System School, Lahore, Air Defence System Operations Course SPADA Weapon, PAF Base Masroor, Squadron Commander Course, Air Def System School, Lahore, Combat Controllers’ Course, Combat Commanders’ School, PAF, Radar Controlled Area Control Services, No 31 Air Superiority Wing PAF Base Samungli, Quetta, Basic Staff Course, Basic Staff School, PAF Badaber, Junior Command & Staff Course, Junior Command & Staff School, PAF Badaber, Senior Command & Staff Course, PAF Air War College, Faisal, Crew Resource Management Course, Institute of Air Safety, PAF, Principle of Management, PIMS Karachi, Air War Course (National Security & Strategic Studies), PAF Air War College, Faisal, Karachi, Senior Command & Staff Course (MSc War Studies), National Defence University, Islamabad
Experiencecompetency
As Commanding Officer of various Air Defence units ranging from smaller units to larger formations, conducted and supervised staff work, Operations, training, developed policies and strategies relating to the workplace and to support PAF mission., Exercised command control over the number of Units established different provinces. Intended, guided, counseled, and motivated personnel in uniform and civilians on service, personal and welfare matters. Moreover, supervised and attended matters in respect of personnel pertaining to their education, physical, mental, social behavior, character building and leadership qualities. The skills and competence of each individual is assessed and placement of the right man for the right job is being carried out through sound administration and HR management. Additionally, I had a quite experience of commanding multiple departments like Logistic, Information Technology, Catering, Mechanical Transport and Hospital during my last appointment. This was unique experience of commanding entirely different domains in which their budgetary requirement and operations were being supervised for their efficient utility and smooth conduct., As Staff Operation Officer at Headquarters Air Defence Command, managed planning, construction, induction of newly acquired system and looked after selection of Human Resource and their training/deployment for the subsequent development of infrastructure and operationalization of newly inducted weapon system in PAF., As Flight Commander Training of Multiple Air Defence Units at Pakistan Air Force trained and transformed the young officers into elite professional and brave officers. Moreover, as Officer Commanding Electronic Warfare Testing & Training Range also supervised training & evaluation of Electronic Warfare training to fighter pilots., Officer Commanding at several Air Defence Units which included; Radar Squadrons, SAMs System, Electronic warfare Test & Training Range, Officer Commanding Support Wing and Staff officer Planning, Development & Analysis Cell at Headquarters Air Defence Command., As Staff officer, collected information, sifting, analysis of the data gathered from various sources and devised a course of action for conduct of operations during peacetime and contingencies., As Officer Commanding of a number of field units, prepared and implemented security plans for off Base radar sites. During Command tenure, coordinated with provincial bureaucracy, various Law Enforcement Agencies, especially in Balochistan area for a well-coordinated security plan of the units. Also conducted security related exercises with Army, Navy & LEAs to assess the efficacy of in-place security plans.
Awardsappreciations
- Imtiazi Sanad (Presidential Award), 2021
- Letter of Appreciation, 2014
- Chief of The Air Staff Commendation Certificate, 2013
- Chief of The Air Staff Commendation Certificate, 2009
- Letter of Appreciation, 2006
- Letter of Appreciation, 2005
Keyskillscharacteristics
- Experienced Air Defence Radar controller
- Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent Organizational skills
- Poised under pressure
Dateofjoiningpaf
01/09/96
Dateofcommission
08/30/98
Dateofretirement
09/05/24
Totalserviceyears
28
Totalservicemonths
06
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Dr Ali Nawaz Khoso
- Date of Birth: 01/01/77
Timeline
Officer Commanding, Support Wing
Pakistan Air Force
01.1996 - 09.2024
PAF Air War College
M Sc from National Security & Strategic Studies
04.2023
National Defence University
M Sc from War Studies
04.2016
National Institute of Management Sciences
EMBA from Human Resource Management
04.2014
PAF Academy
B Sc from Aviation
04.1990
Government Islamia College
F Sc
04.1986
Government High School
Matric
04.1984
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