In July 1960, due to Air Defense Force reorganization, he became commander of the Aviation of the PVO, being promoted to Marshal of Aviation on 6 May 1961. Appointed deputy commander of the PVO in July 1966, Savitsky held that position until April 1980, when he became an inspector of the Group of Inspectors General of the Ministry of Defense, traditionally a retirement post for elderly generals.
Savitsky's career trajectory was influenced by Air Defense Force reorganization in July 1960, which led to his appointment as commander of the Aviation of the PVO and subsequent promotion to Marshal of Aviation on May 6, 1961. He later served as deputy commander of the PVO from July 1966 until April 1980, when he assumed an inspector role with the Ministry of Defense's Group of Inspectors General, a position typically held by senior generals nearing retirement.