Javier Salto MartÃnez-Avial (born in Madrid, 15 December 1955) is a Spanish general belonging to the Spanish Air Force and has held the post of Chief of Staff of the Air Force since 31 March 2017.
A fighter and attack pilot, he has also received training as an advanced air traffic controller (FAC), air support, flight safety, high logistic management, photo-interpretation, supplies and observer.
He has been an instructor pilot in the 462 Mirage F1 Fighter Squadron and has a United States General Staff Diploma, validated in Spain.