He assumed the office on 1 February 2023 succeeding Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh and superannuated on 31 August 2024.

Ravi Gopal Krishana Kapoor was commissioned as the fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force.

In a career spanning over 37 years, he has as more than 5,000 hours of flying experience across full gamut of fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

[6][7] According to The National Bureau of Asian Research, such claims of an F-16 being shot down by India are said to be "debunked".

[2][10] During his career, Ravi Gopal Krishana Kapoor has received the Commendation by the Chief of the Air Staff twice and has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2024, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022 and VM in 2006 for his service.