Lockheed Martin Australia has begun its supply of two new flight coaching units to the Royal Australian Air Power (RAAF) at RAAF Base Pearce.
Lockheed’s supply goals to help the ADF’s AIR5428 Section 1 Pilot Coaching System, which seeks to make sure fifth-generation mission readiness for the ADF, and supply flight coaching to extend the {qualifications} and ability units of personnel.
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“We’re privileged to be the Australian Defence Power’s strategic accomplice within the Pilot Coaching System and are proud to ship this functionality on time and finances,” stated Peter Ashworth, Lockheed Martin Australia’s director of world coaching methods.
Lockheed’s new flight coaching system is a replication of the PC-21 plane by way of kind, match, and performance. Particular cockpit options and mechanical options purpose to generate an genuine coaching expertise for pilots.
“As Defence’s strategic accomplice for AIR5428 Section 1, we carry collectively all elements of the Pilot Coaching System, from classroom to cockpit, in partnership with Defence and Australian trade,” stated Ashworth.
“This system milestone will assist guarantee Defence meets their nationwide preparedness priorities.”
Lockheed’s coaching system partnership with the ADF, supported by Pilatus and Jet Aviation, will even see the manufacturing of 49 PC-21 plane, 9 flight coaching units, six cockpit procedural trainers, in addition to facilitation of training, mission planning, upkeep, coaching courseware, and help methods.
“Together with Pilatus and Jet Aviation, our turnkey coaching strategy delivers an reasonably priced, built-in, and scalable path to securely and successfully prepare Australian navy aviators for tomorrow’s advanced missions,” stated Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand’s chief govt, Warren McDonald.
“This final result demonstrates our steadfast dedication to partnering with Defence and Australian trade to supply on Nationwide Defence Technique functionality targets to make sure profitable development of the Australian Defence Power.”
