Earlier, Suleman served as Deputy Chief of Air Staff of Operations.

[1] ACM Rao Qamar Suleman was initially trained at PAF Public School, Sargodha where he belonged to the 17th entry (851 – Sabre House).

He holds a master's degree in defense and strategic studies from National Defence College, Islamabad.

As Chief of Air Staff, ACM Suleman is credited with developing PAF's counter terrorism policy, which was a new role.

During his tenure, PAF flew maximum with least accidents due to his emphasis on flight safety.

In 2010, there was not a single accident despite extensive operational exercises, overseas deployments and maximum flying, making 2010 an accident-free year for the first time in history of PAF.

Under his command, PAF successfully achieved its objectives of destroying the Taliban infrastructure, and killing the terrorists during the aerial operations.

Based on his bravery, leadership and successful achievements, ACM Suleman was awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) by the United States of America, King Abdul Aziz Medal Class I by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,[7][8] Order of Merit of the Republic of Turkey by Republic of Turkey,[9][10][8] and Medal of Merit Santos-Dumont by the Federative Republic of Brazil.