Senior Commanders

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier in service dress uniform next to an RAF ensign

Chief of the Air Staff

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier

The Chief of the Air Staff is the 4-star commander and professional head of the Royal Air Force.

Air Marshal Stuart Atha in service dress uniform next to an RAF ensign

Deputy Commander Operations

Air Marshal Stuart Atha

The Deputy Commander of Operations is based at Air Command as the Royal Air Force’s senior war fighter.

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Deputy Commander Capability

Air Marshal Mike Wigston

Deputy Commander Capability is responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of all aspects of Royal Air Force capability including people, equipment, infrastructure and training.   

Air Marshal Julian Young in service dress uniform next to an RAF ensign

Air Member for Materiel and Chief of Materiel

Air Marshal Julian Young

The Chief of Materiel (Air) is the senior officer responsible for delivering Defence Equipment and Support outcomes in the Air Environment.

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Assistant Chief of the Air Staff

Air Vice-Marshal Gerry M. Mayhew

The Assistant Chief of the Air Staff is responsible for the strategic coherence and coordination of the Royal Air Force.

Air Vice-Marshal Chris Elliot in service dress uniform next to an RAF ensign

Chief of Staff Personnel and Air Secretary

Air Vice-Marshal Chris Elliot

The Chief of Staff Personnel and Air Secretary's role is to manage the Royal Air Force’s Servicemen and women and to provide the supporting policies to enable an agile, adaptable and capable Air Force.

Air Vice-Marshal Lord Beaverbrook in service dress uniform next to an RAF ensign

Commandant General Royal Auxiliary Air Force

Air Vice-Marshal Lord Beaverbrook

The Commandant General Royal Auxiliary Air Force is the Commander for the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

Mr Andy Brittain in service dress uniform next to an RAF ensign

Director of Resources

Mr Andy Brittain

The Director of Resources is Air Command’s Senior Finance Officer and Air Force Board member.

Air Vice-Marshal Alison Mardell in service dress uniform next to an RAF ensign

Director Legal Services

Air Vice-Marshal Alison Mardell

The Director of Legal Services is the principal legal adviser to the Chief of the Air Staff and Air Force Board.

Warrant Officer Jon Crossley in service dress uniform next to an RAF ensign

Chief of the Air Staff's Warrant Officer

Warrant Officer Jon Crossley

The Chief of the Air Staff's Warrant Officer is the senior Warrant Officer of the Royal Air Force.

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