Vice Chief of the Air Staff (Pakistan)
| Vice Chief of the Air Staff | |
|---|---|
| وائس چیف آف ایئر سٹاف | |
| Pakistan Air Force | |
| Type | Second-in-command of Pakistan Air Force |
| Abbreviation | C.O.S. (1949-1964; 1970-1972) DCAS (1964-1970; 1972-1979) VCAS (1979-present) |
| Reports to | Commander-in-Chief (1947-1972) Chief of the Air Staff (since 1972) |
| Seat | Air Headquarters, Islamabad |
| Deputy | Deputy Chief of the Air Staff |
The Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) is the second-in-command of the Pakistan Air Force and reports to the Chief of the Air Staff. Since 1979, it has been held by an Air Marshal, a three-star rank air force officer, who is responsible for flight safety, intelligence, procurement, public relations, and the PAF Air War College.