A new Ascent ground training building, incorporating the simulators and synthetic training facilities, was built at RAF Cranwell to accommodate the new MFTS courses. [38], A£31m contract was placed with BAE Systems to cover risk reduction activities to October 2003. An RAF Typhoon fighter. The Ministry of Defence procured a number of Beechcraft B200 aircraft in 2003, five operated by contractor Cobham Aviation Services, to supply rear crew training for the Royal Navy with 750 NAS at RNAS Culdrose, while seven aircraft operated by Serco with 45 Squadron at RAF Cranwell train both multi-engine aircrew and rear seat aircrew officers and non-commissioned airmen. If so, we’d like to meet you. Embraer Phenom 100 Multi-Engine Pilot Trainer Aircraft. Created as a joint venture between Lockheed Martin UK AND Babcock International; and is responsible within the UK Military Flight Training System (UKMFTS) for the training design and training delivery that creates the next generation of aircrew. The original proposal envisaged BAE Systems providing both the new training system and the Hawk 128 jets in a PFI arrangement. We offer a competitive salary, Enhanced family friendly benefits and up to 6% matched pension contribution. Equivalent to 25 days annual leave with options to work flexibly (hours, working location, job share, etc.). Full training capability was expected by 1 April 2018, the RAF's 100th anniversary, to operate from RAF Shawbury and AAC Middle Wallop. The Beechcraft aircraft were retired in favour of the Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft under the new UKMFTS contract, with the first sortiesd flown in 2018. Apart from the overall contract, the main elements of the system include fixed-wing elementary, multi-engine and fast-jet pilot training, rear crew training and rotary-wing (helicopter) training. We confirm we have complied with the government’s guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19. [15] At the close of 2006, the MFTS contract was awarded to the Ascent consortium which included VT Group and Lockheed Martin. Back in October 2006, an $840 million contract for BAE’s Hawk LIFT trainers aimed to provide advanced jet training for both Royal Air Force and Royal Navy pilots, as part of the consolidated UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). Ascent Flight Training was appointed in 2008 to design and deliver a modern and efficient flying training system by the UK MOD. In 2016, the Ministry of Defence selected Ascent Flight Training to deliver the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS), a 25-year contract to provide fixed-wing elementary, basic, multi-engine and fast-jet pilot training, rear crew training and helicopter training to the UK military. 132 Bulldog primary trainers were ordered for delivery in 1973 and 1974 for use in Air Experience Flights but mostly for the University Air Squadrons. The upfront costs of developing and building the new aircraft, while waiting for lease payments, were not favoured by BAE Systems, and the first PFI proposal that was submitted in March 2003 was considered too expensive by the Treasury. FB Heliservices, which had already run DHFS for 15 years, was a joint venture between Cobham and Bristow Helicopters. Although the Hawk had been designed in the 1970s, BAE Systems offers an updated version with advanced avionics plus an upgraded Rolls-Royce engine. Great benefits in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth. 21ST AN­NUAL Buf­fa­lo Hunt Raf­fle: Troy Li­ons Club at White­pine Ranch. Ascent was chosen to deliver the £3.2 billion UKMFTS contract over 25 years, training military aircrew from the Army Air Corps, Fleet Air Arm and Royal Air Force up to their respective Operational Conversion Units. We offer the opportunity to work in a flexible, fast paced and evolving environment whether you are based at our Bristol Support Hub, or one of our training sites. This 15-year contract not only covered the engineering and supply aspects already in place, but also included the provision of the 35 Squirrel HT1 and Griffin HT1 helicopters for the Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury. From professional courseware development to technical editing & writing services, the dedicated team at ASCENT provides learning solutions for Autodesk Training Centers, commercial organizations, high schools, universities, trade associations and anyone looking to increase their CAD software knowledge and productivity. [20][22][23], The Hawker Siddeley Dominie was retired in 2011 after 45 years in service. [34], Gordon Brown tried to intervene but was over-ruled by Tony Blair in a dispute against Geoff Hoon. Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd. The purchase cost of the 44 aircraft was expected to be around £800 million. You will know the importance of being able to work successfully in situations that can often be pressured. [13], Four consortia were in competition for the 25-year MFTS programme in 2004. [25], The UKMFTS training helicopters acquisition program had been shelved by mid 2012, but a four-year extension was granted to the FB Heliservices contract to run the DHFS at RAF Shawbury. (IHS Markit/Gareth Jennings) Are you ambitious and looking for your next challenge? [16], The MoD reported, in 2008, that the proposed UKMFTS would deliver a coherent, flexible and integrated flying training capability catering for the needs of the Royal Navy, RAF and AAC. The normal rhythm for MFTS would initially be 230 students per year. The ASCENT Difference. The RAF has 28 Hawk T2 aircraft located at RAF Valley in Wales, which Ascent operates for the fast jet portion of the UKMFTS [pilot training programme. After completing Initial Officer Training (IOT) at RAF College Cranwell, pilot training begins on the single-engine Grob Tutor with Elementary Flying Training (EFT) at No 3 Flying Training School (3FTS). This envisaged the appointment of a Training System Partner to work with the MoD over the life of the project to deliver incrementally the total aircrew training requirement. The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's aerial warfare force.It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by regrouping the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). [13] The MoD awarded a Design and Development Contract to BAE Systems on 22 December 2004. The Ascent aircraft will all be equipped with digital systems and glass-cockpit displays for compatibility. #7001, The legacy Tutor courses were to continue into 2018 as the Prefect courses built up to full capacity, and EFT operations at RAF Wittering were likely to cease by the end of the year. ASCENT Pricing Overview. Ascent expects to train 286 tri-service aircrew a year. 9AAC is the Battlefield Helicopter Wing within No. [28][29][30], In 2016, Ascent Flight Training selected Airbus Helicopters to supply 32 helicopters to train Royal Air Force, Fleet Air Arm and Army Air Corps rotary aircrew in a £500m contract out to 2033. The introduction of the Eurofighter Typhoon and the future Joint Combat Aircraft exacerbated this training gap such that the required standard for Typhoon aircrew was not achievable with the Hawk. The existing training platforms were approaching the end of their useful lives and included outdated systems that were unable to prepare trainees for current and future frontline aircraft. The King Airs were equipped with glass cockpits and advanced systems to prepare students for their Operational Conversion Unit training onto frontline multi-engined aircraft such as the C-17, A400M and C130J Hercules fleets. We want to attract and work with innovative, adaptable and proactive people to help us achieve One Mission as One Team. It was to offer an opportunity to modernise the flying-training processes for all three services, realise efficiencies and, since training was then spread across several organisations, take advantage of potential economies of scale. No 2 Wing was formed at Hemswell on 1 April 1965, closing on 17 June 1967 and it was redesignated the School of RAF Recruit Training on 5 October 1970. Guar­anteed trophy bull pack­age: hunt, meat, hide, head, horns. This approval set the aircraft build standard, definition of in-service date, key system requirements and aircraft numbers. Consequently, the system was piecemeal, difficult to manage and inefficient. Embraer Phenom 100 business jet has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide flight training for pilots of multi-engine aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF), under the fixed-wing training element of the UK Military Flight Training System (UKMFTS) programme. [13][37] The decision is reported to have saved at least 470 BAE Systems jobs at Brough in east Yorkshire. [19] Competitors were:[20]. Ascent Flight Training is an established, yet growing aerospace and training company which operates across the UK, delivering flying training services to the UK Government. The MoD had not progressed these proposals as they were then reviewing options for closer industry involvement in the delivery of flying training. Ascent Flight Training is a rapidly growing organisation which designs and delivers aircrew training systems for the UK military services. It was then being carried out using the BAE Systems Hawk, which would need to be replaced in the tactical weapons training role from 2010 onwards. The new Basic Fast Jet Training course will be moved to RAF Valley, alongside the Advanced Fast Jet Training course which operates with Hawk T2 aircraft. 1 Flying Training School, based at RAF Shawbury, and delivers advanced helicopter performance techniques and tactical training to the trainee pilots, crewman and observers from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. The focus was to achieve a holistic system based on capability and service delivery, and not solely on the provision of aircraft platforms. #7001, The Grob G 120TP, known in RAF service as the Prefect T1, started to operate from RAF Barkston Heath and RAF Cranwell from January 2018, delivering 40 hours of conventional flying and 20 synthetic hours to aircrew students. At Ascent we pride ourselves at having a friendly and respectful work culture; we believe this enables our staff to perform to the best of their ability within a passionate environment. It had been used in the training of Navigators, Weapons Systems Officers, Air Electronics Operators Air Engineers and Air Loadmasters.[24]. In February 1999, the Department had invited proposals for a restructured and civilianised multi-engine initial pilot training system, based on a long term PFI contract. Proposals had to include the financing and provision of new aircraft and training facilities. You will have fantastic communication skills and understand how to take people on a journey with you – it goes without saying that we are ambitious in our plans! That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us. [31], The MoD required an Advanced Jet Trainer for pre-operational training of fast-jet pilots. It was assumed that a PFI would be the method of funding. [34], By April 2003, UK ministers had rejected calls for full-scale international competition against manufacturers of the M-346 and the T-50 Golden Eagle. 509-627-1066. The current Ascent contract provides for 23 Prefect basic trainers, 10 Texan advanced trainers and 5 Phenom 100 jets, although aircraft numbers for the new contract are much lower than the current numbers operating - for instance, nearly 40 Tutors and 7 Beechcraft King Airs provided EFT and Multi-Engine training before the implementation of MFTS, with much of the deficit being covered by synthetic training in simulators and procedural trainers. Organisationally, the RAF's DFT is in charge of:[3], Putting flying training under a contract with a service provider was discussed in 2000. It is designed to take UK aircrew from initial training through, elementary, basic and advanced flying training in order to prepare them for their arrival at their designated operational aircraft units. [9] 130 Tucano two seat, tandem, fully aerobatic turboprops, were on order in February 1989. It is operated by Ascent Flight Training, a consortium of Lockheed Martin and Babcock International under a 25-year Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract for the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD). It also introduced significant delays due to lengthy training programmes and gaps between courses. The contract was for a ten-year interim period rather than the full life of the MFTS PFI. Affinity Flying Services Limited supports UK military air capability by playing a key part in the seamless progression of pilots through flying training. No 7 School of Recruit Training. Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd. #7001, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH Media & Sales Enquiries For careers information Current vacancies. IV(R) Squadron, Royal Air Force Valley Responsible for managing the delivery of ground-based Phase IV Fast Jet Training as part of the UKMFTS program. I think that Ascent offers a great reward package and opportunities for personal development; as well as providing the best of both worlds in that the tasks and team working are enjoyable. Ascent awarded Elbit Systems and KBR a contract to supply 38 new training aircraft through their joint company known as Affinity Flight Training Systems, which was given a $500m contract to purchase the new airframes. What we do. [21], This covers Royal Navy observer training for aircrew destined for Wildcat HMA2 and Merlin HM2 helicopter squadrons. It was envisaged that it could eventually be subsumed within the main UKMTS. When we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the opportunity to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. Royal Air Force Shawbury otherwise known as RAF Shawbury is a Royal Air Force station near the village of Shawbury in Shropshire in the West Midlands of England. Airbus will provide 29 H135 airframes, to be known as Juno HT1 in service, and 3 H145 airframes, known as Jupiter HT1. For me personally, it is the ideal organisation for location, career path and industry sector, having transitioned from a Military career that culminated in the aviation arena. It moved to Innsworth on 28 February 1963 and then to Swinderby on 20 March 1964. "ASCENT Aviation E-training System" is a comprehensive web-based training (LMS) and safety management system for aviation workplaces. In October 1996 a contract was placed with FBS, a company formed between Flight Refuelling Aviation, Bristows Helicopters Ltd and Serco. The Managing Director of Ascent Flight Training, Mr Tim James said: “Ascent Flight Training is proud to play our part in the UK Military’s flying training system here at RAF Shawbury, where we train and prepare the next generation of helicopter aircrew for active front line service with the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and UK Army. MOD Abbey Wood, Chief instructor for fixed wing advanced training of all Ab-Initio and crossover WSOp Cmn on 45 (R) Sqn at RAFC Cranwell. MOD Abbey Wood, The requirement included support, infrastructure and a ground based training environment. BS34 8JH, Media & PR Enquries The MoD anticipated selecting the winning bid in 2016, with the new service becoming operational in 2018. BS34 8JH. Bombardier Aerospace (Bombardier) had been given a PFI contract in July 1998 to replace Bulldog aircraft with the Grob 'Tutor' and also maintain them at the University Air Squadrons. As a Multi Engine Pilot Training Qualified Flying Instructor (MEPT QFI), you will deliver instruction across the full range of the syllabus, including live and synthetic sorties in the Phenom T Mk 1. In practice, FBS now sub-contracts the support of the DHFS and RAF Shawbury to FB Heli Services (formerly FR Aviation Services) thus maintaining the partnership between the company and RAF Shawbury forged over the 5 years previous to that contract. Bombardier Aerospace (Bombardier) had been given a PFI contract in July 1998 to replace Bulldog aircraft with the Grob 'Tutor' and also maintain them at the University Air Squadrons. [4][5] 90 Grob Tutor basic trainer aircraft were supplied on a 10-year supply and maintenance contract for university air squadrons and air cadets, from 1999. The UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) takes UK armed forces aircrew from initial training through elementary, basic, and advanced flying training phases, preparing them for their arrival at their designated operational aircraft units. 22 Group RAF (DFT) is the user, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is the customer and Ascent Flight Training is the service provider. The 25-year PFI contract, to outsource training of military pilots and air crew of all three UK armed forces to the private sector, was valued at £6 billion. The multi-billion-pound training contract is run by Ascent, a partnership between Babcock International and Lockheed Martin. Multi-Engine Training (including Rear Crew training), Rotary Wing Training (including Rear Crew training), Contractually, the Directorate of Flight Training of No. We also offer length of service rewards for our long serving colleges. The system was judged, at the time, to be at risk of being unable to deliver the required quantity and quality of aircrew to meet the input standard for the operational conversion units. [10][11] The Hawk T1 advanced jet trainer entered RAF service in 1977, with 116 aircraft ordered[12], The Defence Costs Study had recommended that initial pilot training for multi-engine pilots should be civilianised. You will love working in an environment that is not always black and white, being able to navigate both yourself and stakeholders to a positive solution. Bristol, Putting flying training under a contract with a service provider was discussed in 2000. At Ascent, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our partners and our customer. Aviation companies, primarily mid-size airlines, charter, and corporate flight operations. [32], The Advanced Jet Trainer was to be the fast jet element of the UKMFTS programme, with a modern glass cockpit environment, modern avionics, front-line sensor simulation and weapons and a flexible and upgradeable mission system. Ascent Flight Training is a rapidly growing organisation which designs and delivers aircrew training systems for the UK military services. [9], In December 2002, £39m was approved for assessment of the UKMFTS, of which £2m related to the Advanced Jet Trainer. 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Regional HR & Recruitment Advisor (Maternity Cover) RAF Shawbury . Responsible for the management of a small team of highly specialised instructors who train RAF WSOp's selected for the fixed wing stream or those WSOp Cmn "crossing over" from the rotary specialisation and other legacy NCA positions (Flight Engineer, AEOp). [39], According to the National Audit Office: in August 2006, approval was reached for a figure of up to £497m with an estimated 80% confidence level of achieving this.
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