Overcoming Obsolescence, Updating Cyber Security and Maximising Uptime
After nearly two decades of providing sustainment support, Collins Aerospace Systems has received a ten-year extension from the US Air Force (USAF) to provide services critical to maintaining the training system for the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft. The system includes full flight simulators and navigator training terminals located at Robins Air Force Base.
With a track record of 99% uptime over the life of the contract to date, Collins Aerospace will continue to help the USAF overcome obsolescence of the training system by providing cybersecurity updates, hardware upkeep as required and providing onsite logistics to assure maximum uptime.
“With the missions having anywhere from four to 15 aircrew involved, training system uptime is crucial for an effective rotation to maintain readiness,” said Nick Gibbs, Vice President and General Manager, Simulation and Training Solutions for Collins Aerospace. “We are proud to support the critical JSTARS mission by providing sustainable training readiness.”
The JSTARS training system is made up of two Collins full-flight simulators and two navigator training stations that provide simultaneous training for both pilots and crew.