Flt Lt HDW Mahesh is from the Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Branch. He acquired his studies from Nalanda College -Colombo, and he Joined Sri Lanka Air Force as an Officer Cadet of Intake 35 KDU. After completion of the basic military training at Sri Lanka Air Force, he was commissioned to the rank of Pilot Officer on 2022 January 31.
During his tour of duty, he has hold following important appointments:
Command Appointments
- Detachment Commander – SLAF Detachment Mdukanda
- Flight Commander – SLAF Station Diyathalawa
Staff Appointments
- Regiment Squadron Adjutant – SLAF Station Piduruthalagala
Instructor Appointments
- Troop Commander – Kotelawala Defence University
In recognition of his valuable and unblemished service rendered to the Air Force/ Country, he has awarded with following medals.
- 75th Anniversary of Independence Medal
- Sewabhimani Medal
- Service Medal