Mubarak joined the Military Academy on November 1, 1947 to be graduated on February 1, 1948. Then he joined the Air Force Academy and graduated on March 13, 1950. He advanced through different ranks of the Air Force until he was appointed Director of the Air Force Academy on November 2, 1967. While on June 22, 1969, he assumed the position of Air Force Chief of Staff. Four years later, on April 24, 1972, he became Commander of the Air Force.

In this capacity, he became in charge of the Air Force leadership during the 6th of October War in 1973. After that Mubarak was assigned as Vice President on April 16, 1975 and October 1976 successively. Upon the assassination of late President Sadat, Mubarak became Head of State on October 14, 1981.

During his reign, all the Egyptian land were fully liberated in continuation of the implementation of the Egyptian-Israeli peace agreement. In addition to the implementation of three five-years comprehensive development plans. He was re-elected for presidency for three times in 1987, 1993 and 1999 with a wide popular support.