Ascent Flight Training is a trusted provider of innovative training systems. Since 2008, it has delivered bespoke training for the UK's Armed Services through the UK Military Flight Training System (UKMFTS). A Joint Venture between

Lockheed Martin The Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American Arms industry, defense and aerospace manufacturer with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta on March 15, 1995. It is headquartered in North ...

and

Babcock International Babcock International Group plc is a British aerospace, defence and nuclear engineering services company based in London, England. It specialises in managing complex assets and infrastructure. Although the company has civil contracts, its main b ...

it designs, develops and delivers training to pilots and aircrew from the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Army Air Corps, as part of a public-private partnership. It also provides training to international aircrew, and training support to companies in the power and emergency services industries.

UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS)

Ascent was selected to modernise training under a £3.2 billion UKMFTS contract over 25 years - until 2033 - training military aircrew up to their respective Operational Conversion Units. It operates a fleet of 110 aircraft and over 100 simulators at six modern training centres, producing hundreds of next-generation combat leaders for FTUs/OCUs each year. Ascent is responsible for delivering: *Fixed Wing, Multi-engine and Fast Jet training at

RAF Cranwell Royal Air Force Cranwell or more simply RAF Cranwell is a Royal Air Force List of Royal Air Force stations, station in Lincolnshire, England, close to the village of Cranwell, near Sleaford. Among other functions, it is home to the RAF Colleg ...

, RAF Barkston Heath and RAF Valley *Rotary Wing training at RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley *Rear Crew/ Mission Aircrew training at RNAS Culdrose and

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UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS)

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