Mahmoud Shaker was born on 20 July 1926 in Al Bidaa in the Dakahlia Governorate northeast of the Egyptian capital Cairo.

Shortly afterwards, Mahmoud Shaker attended the Egyptian Military Academy, graduating in 1949.

Moving on to the Egyptian Air Academy, Mahmoud Shaker graduated from flight training in 1950.

[1][2] In 1972, Mahmoud Shaker was appointed as the Deputy Commander of the Egyptian Air Force.

[3] In 2010, the 77th entry of the Air Force Academy was named after Mahmoud Shaker in recognition of his service to Egypt.