Air Vice Marshal Muditha Mahawattege USP, MSc (Sec & Strat Std), BSc (Mech Eng), AEng, AMIE(SL), MIM(SL), MITD(SL), ndc, Z bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force on 07 September 2024, after completing over 33 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Farewell Ceremony

Air Vice Marshal Mahawattege made an official farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at his office on 04 September 2024. The Commander commended him for his dedicated service rendered to the nation and to the Sri Lanka Air Force in particular. He emphasized that Air Vice Marshal Mahawattege was a key stakeholder during times of need for the motherland, and his heroic history would remain etched in the annals of the SLAF. The Commander and Air Vice Marshal Mahawattege exchanged mementos to mark the occasion.

Subsequently, he was accorded a Ceremonial Guard of Honour by the SLAF Colour Wing before departing from Air Force Headquarters at Defence Headquarters Complex for the last time. In recognition of his outstanding service, a Farewell Dinner was graciously hosted in his honor, attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, along with Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, and members of the Air Force Board of Management. This momentous occasion took place at the Air Force Headquarters Officers' Mess in Colombo on the same night.

Military Journey

Air Vice Marshal Muditha Mahawattege embarked on his military journey on 14 November 1989 as an Officer Cadet of the 7th Intake of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana. He successfully completed Basic Combat Training and pursued undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kotelawala Defence University. On 14 October 1991, he was commissioned as a Pilot Officer in the Aeronautical and General Engineering Branch.

During his service career in the Sri Lanka Air Force, he held many key appointments, including:

Officer Commanding Maintenance of No.10 Fighter Squadron (16 years of service)
Staff Officer Aeronautical Engineering I
Staff Officer Aeronautical Engineering III
General Engineering II
Command Quality Assurance Inspector for Aeronautical Engineering
Commanding Officer of Motor Transport Repair & Overhaul Wing
Commanding Officer General Engineering Wing
Commanding Officer of SLAF Trade Training School Ekala
Command Quality Assurance Officer
Deputy Director Aeronautical Engineering
Director Aeronautical Engineering Personnel and Planning
Director General Aeronautical Engineering

Academic Achievements

In his pursuit of academic excellence, Air Vice Marshal Mahawattege completed several milestones, including:

Junior Command and Staff Course at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay
Senior Command and Staff Course in Pakistan
Master of Science in Strategic Studies at Kotelawala Defence University

He also holds a license for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the Sri Lankan Civil Aviation Authority.

Awards and Personal Life

For his distinguished and exemplary service, he was awarded the “Uttama Seva Padakkama.” Additionally, he holds the appointment of Chairman for Sri Lanka Air Force Motor Racing.

Air Vice Marshal Muditha Mahawattege is married to Vindya and is blessed with a daughter, Pujani.

AIR VICE MARSHAL MUDITHA MAHAWATTEGE BIDS ADIEU TO THE SRI LANKA AIR FORCE

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