Warrant Officer (Retired)
Bangladesh Air Force · Armament Fitter
Born in 1975 in Kalihati Upazila, Tangail District, Bangladesh, M. Aminur Rahman enlisted in the Bangladesh Air Force on 31 March 1994 and served with distinction for 29 years. Advancing through the ranks from Leading Aircraftman to Warrant Officer, he acquired extensive expertise in the repair, maintenance, and storage of ground and airborne armament systems — encompassing missiles, explosives, small arms, and ammunition. Over the course of his career, he completed six professional military courses, earned a diploma recognised as equivalent to Associate Engineer by the Bangladesh Technical Education Board, and was deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO), where he was awarded the United Nations Medal for meritorious service.
Inducted into the Bangladesh Air Force at the rank of Leading Aircraftman. Assigned to the Armament Fitter trade — a critical technical discipline responsible for the serviceability of all ground and airborne weapon systems.
Successfully completed the Advance Training programme in Armament Technology. Diploma awarded 25 March 1998, recognised as equivalent to Diploma of Associate Engineer by the Bangladesh Technical Education Board. Curriculum encompassed guided missiles, ejection devices, aircraft armament electrical systems, explosives regulation, and maintenance management.
Completed Senior Trade Training at the Aero Engineering Training Squadron. Course of instruction covered engineering workshop practice, electricity and electronics, seat ejection devices, chemistry of explosives, aircraft guns, rocket and missile systems, firing ranges, demolition, and maintenance management.
Completed a formal course of instruction on Management at the Training Wing, BAF Base Zahurul Haque, Chattogram — one of the principal operational installations of the Bangladesh Air Force.
Deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo as a military member of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO). Awarded the United Nations Medal on 6 December 2020 in recognition of meritorious qualifying service in the theatre of operations.
Honourably discharged from the Bangladesh Air Force upon completion of 29 years of continuous service under Rule 31 of the Air Force Act Rules 1957, on transfer to the pension establishment. Retirement certificate issued by the BAF Record Office, Dhaka Cantonment.
| Course | Duration | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Training Basic | 1994 | Bangladesh Air Force |
| Advance Training — Armament Technology (Diploma of Associate Engineer equivalent) |
Completed Dec 1997 | Bangladesh Air Force |
| Senior Trade Training | 6 May – 27 Sep 2007 | Aero Engineering Training Squadron, Training Wing, BAF |
| Management Course | 24 Feb – 3 Apr 2008 | Training Wing, BAF Base Zahurul Haque |
| Ground Defense Orientation | — | Bangladesh Air Force |
| PD-7 Missile Maintenance | — | Bangladesh Air Force |
Diploma of Associate Engineer equivalent
Qualified in the inspection, repair, maintenance, and storage of ground and airborne armament equipment across the Bangladesh Air Force inventory.
Certified in PD-7 Missile Maintenance. Trained in the fundamentals of guided missile systems, including handling, storage, and operational readiness procedures.
Proficient in small arms maintenance, explosives handling, ammunition accounting, and adherence to safe storage and disposal protocols in accordance with BAF regulations.
Completed Ground Defense Orientation. Trained in perimeter security, base defence operations, and threat response procedures.
“He is recommended for appointment in any Government, Semi-Government, or Private Organization at home and abroad, commensurate with his experience and educational qualification. He bears a good moral character and he was never found to be involved in any activity subversive to the state.”