His outgoing personality made him a friend amongst many of his batch mates and this aspiring young pilot moved a step closer to his dreams when he was commissioned as a Pilot Officer on 08th of July in 2005. Barely two years later Monath Perera was promoted as Flying Officer in 2007, January.
Commencing his profession as an SLAF pilot in the Flying Training Wing, Monath took a daring and challenging decision to test waters in the fighter squadrons. This saw him firstly flying the K-8 fighter jets and soon moving on to the F-7 in the No. 5 Jet Squadron.
Monath was a valiant pilot who decided to push his boundaries even further for the sake of serving his motherland when he joined the iconic No. 10 Attack Jet Squadron to fly the Israeli built Kfirs which he has been attached to since 12 October, 2007, participating bravely in the Humanitarian Operations.
It was in the very same domain, high up in the skies where he untimely ended his life, leaving behind grieving family and friends. But his immeasurable service will never be forgotten.
Sri Lanka Air Force salutes this brave pilot whose memory and service will be always cherished.
