Born in Rome on 6 May 1957, Paolo Giovannini was appointed second lieutenant of the Technical Corp in 1981. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering at the Politecnico di Torino in 1985 and in 1987 he obtained the specialization in the engine sector. In 2002 he was appointed helicopter section chief. He filled the position of Director of the 6th Division (Helicopters) and afterwards the 7th Division Vertical Flywheel aircraft.
