Lieutenant Colonel Athanasios Sdrakas graduated from the Hellenic Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and holds two Master of Science degrees, in International Affairs (University of Nicosia) and Environmental, Disaster, and Crisis Management Strategies (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens). He has served in a wide range of operational, instructional, and leadership roles within the Hellenic Air Force, including positions in tactical aviation, flight training, and squadron-level command. His flying experience includes work on aircraft such as the RF-4E and T-6A, accumulating more than 4,000 total flight hours across operational and training assignments. He has held responsibilities in training standardisation, evaluation of aircrew and instructors, and operational oversight across the Hellenic Air Training Command. His professional military education includes graduation from the Hellenic Fighter Weapons School and the Hellenic Supreme Joint War College. Lieutenant Colonel Sdrakas is the Subject Matter Expert in Electronic Warfare (EW), including Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) Operations at the JAPCC.