Former Chief of the Hellenic Air Force General Staff

General Georgios Avlonitis

General (Hellenic Air Force) Georgios Avlonitis was born in Athens Greece, on Jan 24 in 1950. He entered the Air Force Academy in 1969 and graduated in 1973, as 2nd Lieutenant flying officer.

Gen. Georgios Avlonitis has commanded at squadron and wing levels and served in staff assignments at the major command level and in NATO. His assignments include a tour in the NATO HQ/IMS, in the Air Force and the Hellenic National Defence General Staff “HNDGS” as well as Director of C and E Branches at the HNDGS. He has served as Air Force Air Training Commander. Lt. Gen. Georgios Avlonitis has flown a grand total of more than 5200 hours principally in fighter and trainer aircraft.

Effective Dates of Promotions

• 2nd Lieutenant, 6 August 1973
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• 1st Lieutenant, 31 August 1976
• Captain, 31 August 1980
• Major, 7 Sep 1984
• Lieutenant Colonel, 29 Sep 1988
• Colonel, 5 May 1993
• Brigadier General, 5 March 1999
• Major General, 1 March 2002
• Lieutenant General, 13 September 2004
• General, 25 January 2007

Flying Duties

Lt. Gen. Georgios Avlonitis has flown on several aircraft types, including T-41, T-37B/C, T-33, F-102 DD and Mirage F1 CG.

Military Decorations and Medals

• Order of Phoenix Gold Cross
• Air Force Meritorious Command Medal 1st Class
• Medal of Military Valour 1st Class
• Staff Officer Service Commendation Medal 2nd Class
• Air Force Formation Command Medal 3rd and 2nd Class
• Air Force Meritorious Command Medal 2nd Class
• Medal of Military Valour 3rd Class
• Medal of Military Valour 2nd Class
• Order of Honour Gold Cross
• Order of Honour Commander's Badge
• Order of Phoenix Commander's Badge
• Grand Commander's Badge of Order of Phoenix
• Commander's Star of Order of Honour
• Commendation Medal of Merit and Honour
• Chief of General Staff Commendation Medal

Marital Status

Lt. Gen. Georgios Avlonitis is married and has two children.