Its current headquarters is located at Vayusena Nagar in Nagpur (Maharashtra); it handles the repair, overhaul and maintenance of all aircraft, helicopters and other equipment.

MC has about nine Base Repair Depots taking care of the overhaul and maintenance of various types of aircraft.

Group Captain Harjinder Singh was the first Commanding Officer (CO).

Harjinder Singh, a legendary engineering officer with many firsts to his credit was at the helm of the command until his retirement in 1963.

In 1971, the appointment of AOC-in-C was upgraded to the three-star rank of Air Marshal.