Group Captain R Muthuvel belongs to a remote village in Tiruppur district. He is a graduate in BSc Rural Development Sciences from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. He completed his Post Graduation in Social work from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. He was awarded MSc 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.
His hobbies include Horse Riding, Swimming and Golf.