Group Captain R Muthuvel belongs to a remote village in Tiruppur district. He is a graduate in B.Sc Rural Development Sciences from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. He completed his Post Graduation in Social work from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. He was awarded M.Sc in Defence and Strategic studies from Chennai University on completion of Air Staff Course, Wellington.
He has served in Indian Air Force as Commissioned Officer for about 33 years. Initially he served as Air Traffic Control Officer for seven years. Thereafter he has been given administrative responsibilities at various Air Force Stations and Establishments. He has served as a Commanding Officer and as Chief Administrative officer of four Major Air Force Stations and gained varied experience. He also had the privilege of serving as Divisional Officer & Instructor at National Defence Academy, Kadhakwasala Pune and at Tri Services Command at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. He is a recipient of Chief of Air Staff Commendation and Commander – in- Chief Commendation Twice.
His hobbies include Horse Riding, Swimming and Golf.