Reza Pardis
Reza Pardis was a Brigadier General, an McDonnell Douglas [F-4 Phantom II|F-4 Phantom II] pilot in the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force and its commander from June 26, 2001 to October 5, 2004.
He joined the Imperial Iranian Air Force in 1965 and was an air force pilot during the Iran–Iraq War, receiving the Order of Fath for his performance in the war.
Pardis was the commander of the Third Fighter Base from 1984 to 1997, served as the deputy chief of operations for the Air Force from 1997 to 1998, served as the commander of the Army Air Force from 1998 to 1994, and was the senior advisor to the commander-in-chief from 1994 to 1990.
In 1965 he joined the Army Air Force. In 1967 he completed a F-4 Phantom 2 radar course in the United States. In 1969 he completed a F-4 Phantom 2 radar instructor course in the United States. In 1970 he was appointed head of the Air Force's technical and pilot training
In 1979 he was appointed Deputy chief of operations for the 10th Fighter Base. From 1992 to 1998 he served as Director of Operations, Deputy for Operations, Nehaha. From 1996 to 1999 he served as Deputy for Air Force Operations and Deputy for Operations, Khatam Air Defense Headquarters. From 1992 to 1994 he served as Deputy for Defense, Army General Command. From 1998 to 1999 he served as Commander of the Army Air Force. In 1999 to 2000 he served as Senior Advisor to the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. From 2001 to 2004 he served as the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
In 1996 Obtained a PhD from the Supreme National Defense University. From 1996 to 2000 taught at the university.