Air Pressure Coaching Group (AFTG) has seen a change of command, with Air Commodore Brett Williams formally taking command of the AFTG at RAAF Base Level Cook dinner.
The first function of the AFTG is to plan, handle and ship schooling and coaching to organize Air Pressure personnel for defensive motion in addition to public relations and workforce constructing actions for added factions of the Air Pressure.
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“I’m honoured to imagine command of such a significant and revered organisation inside the Air Pressure,” AIRCDRE Williams stated in an official changeover ceremony.
Leaving the place is Air Commodore David Sturdy, who stated he’s “assured that underneath Air Commodore Brett Williams’ management, Air Pressure Coaching Group will proceed to thrive”.
AIRCDRE Sturdy emphasised that the function of the commander is to “take care of our individuals, develop their readiness for battle and contribute to Air Pressure preparedness”.
Beneath his management, a variety of sensible developments had been achieved, together with graduating 1000’s of pilots, transitioning to the PC-21, and establishing all-through pilot coaching at RAAF Base East Sale.
Reflecting on his time within the function, AIRCDRE Sturdy reminisced on the journey his profession within the RAAF has undergone, saying: “Forty-one years in the past, on 14 January 1985, I walked by way of the gates of the RAAF Academy at Level Cook dinner as a younger cadet. Right now, I stand earlier than you at the exact same location, finishing my ultimate Air Pressure function as Commander Air Pressure Coaching Group. It’s a second that brings my journey full circle.”
AIRCDRE Williams had earlier expertise in management and commander roles in his time serving because the commander of the Air Academy and Air Mission Coaching Faculty.
In his remarks on the ceremony, which noticed a flyover by the CAC Winjeel plane from No. 100 Squadron, AIRCDRE Williams moreover famous the capability and capabilities of the AFTG in supporting Australia’s defence wants.
“Our persons are our best functionality. Coaching is a strategic functionality in its personal proper. My imaginative and prescient for AFTG is easy: to be a world-class coaching organisation that delivers resilient, succesful aviators, strengthens Air Pressure readiness, and enhances nationwide defence by way of distinctive individuals, sturdy relationships and environment friendly, revolutionary processes,” AIRCDRE Williams stated.
