Re-Defining Next Generation Training
With defense spending under continued pressure, Elbit Systems' military pilot training solutions offer defense forces with a range of operational and economic advantages.
Elbit Systems' military pilot training solutions draw on the company's extensive experience providing aviation services, avionics and simulation and training enabling:
- Comprehensive airborne and ground training
- High availability and utilization rates
- Outstanding service provision
- Customized advanced training avionics
Tailored Packages
Fleet Operation Offers
A platform agnostic approach enables Elbit to select and offer the most suitable pilot training platform to its various customers.
Proven lean logistic support and maintenance models increase aircraft availability, reducing the required fleet size and ensuring successful delivery of a complete pilot training program.
Advanced and flexible business models provide value for money by taking into account the customers' cost spend profile and optimal risk management.
5th gen GBTS enable the transfer of expensive aircraft flight hours to more efficient advanced simulators and training aids.
Air Forces achieve better training effects on the same platform using Elbit Systems' advanced airborne Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) technologies.
Elbit Systems understands that pilot training is not accustom "one size fits all" program. We work closely with our customers and their domestic industrial partners to integrate local content tailor training to the specific requirements of our customers. <br/>
UKMFTS is the UK MoD’s program to deliver and support the RAF pilot training, including procurement, operations and maintenance services, and is operated out of RAF Cranwell, RAF Barkston Heath and RAF Valley.
Affinity Flying Services Limited is a joint venture between Elbit Systems Ltd. and Kellog, Brown and Root Limited (KBR), Affinity was awarded a contract for the procurement, operations and maintenance of the aircraft (Fixed Wing) element of the UK Ministry of Defence Military Flight Training System (UKMFTS) program.
Affinity operates three aircrafts fleets as part of the program:
- 23 Grob G 120TP
- 14 Beechcraft T-6C
- 5 Embraer Phenom 100
The UK MFTS Fixed Wing 18 year contract was signed in 2016.
In 2021, Elbit System was contracted to establish and operate the International Flight Training Center of the Hellenic Air Force, as part of an agreement between the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense.
Under the 20 year contract, Elbit Systems will supply new M-346 training aircraft, maintain the whole aircraft training fleet comprised of dozens of M-346 and T-6 training aircraft. Elbit Systems will also provide advanced Embedded Virtual Avionics (EVA™) onboard the training aircraft, networked flight simulators and Ground-Based Training Stations (GBTS) as well as a command and control system to enable efficient management of flight training operations.
Elbit Systems was selected by the Israeli MoD to provide the Israeli Air Force with a fleet of Grob G-120A aircraft used as screening and elementary training aircraft. The 20 year contract is delivered through a Private Finance Initiative (PFI).
Elbit Systems was also selected to provide the Israeli Air Force’s Beechcraft T-6A aircraft fleet including maintenance and availability support. Elbit Systems was selected to provide the Israeli Air Force Leonardo M-346 jet fleet with a Power By the Hour (PBH) supply chain solution. Contracted for 22 years, Elbit is providing Performance Based Logistics (PBL).
Elbit Systems provides maintenance and logistic support to the Israeli Air Force flight academy’s helicopter squadron, operating B206 helicopters that will be replaced by AW119 helicopters in the near future.
FAQ
A military pilot training solution is a comprehensive framework that combines aircraft, simulators, instructors, training systems, curriculum development, maintenance, logistics, and operational support to train military aviators from initial screening through advanced operational readiness.
The solution includes candidate screening, flight instruction, advanced jet training, Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS), Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) training, aircraft operations, maintenance, logistics support, and flight academy establishment services.
Advanced Jet Training prepares pilots for operational aircraft by combining advanced avionics, mission training systems, debriefing tools, and simulation technologies that replicate complex combat environments.
LVC training connects live aircraft with virtual and constructive training environments, enabling pilots to train against simulated entities and practice complex mission scenarios that would be difficult or costly to recreate in live exercises.
Ground Based Training Systems allow pilots to develop procedural, tactical, and mission skills through simulation and rehearsal before entering operational flight training. This improves efficiency and reduces training costs.
Simulation and virtual training environments allow air forces to conduct advanced mission training with reduced aircraft flight hours while maintaining training effectiveness and operational realism.
