HUNT VALLEY, Md., April 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAI Logistics & Technical Services, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that the business has received a competitive award to provide C-17 Globemaster maintenance training for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Advanced Military Maintenance Repair Overhaul Centre (AMMROC), a joint venture company owned by Mubadala Aerospace, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation.
AAI Logistics & Technical Services will provide C-17 maintenance training for AMMROC mechanical and avionics technicians. This will include classroom training featuring AAI's modular C-17 maintenance training courseware, developed and honed throughout more than a decade of experience with multiple customers around the world. With that comprehensive academic background, AAI instructors will then lead AMMROC trainees through hands-on instruction with the aircraft.
"Our courseware is developed specifically for maintainers, not just adapted from aircrew training," explains Senior Vice President and General Manager Diane Giuliani of AAI Logistics & Technical Services. "Over our many years of C-17 maintenance training experience, we've also modularized the courseware so we can tailor a training program for each customer's requirements. The result is comprehensive, affordable and easy to implement, right off the shelf."
Various military organizations structure their maintenance trades differently, with areas of specialty reflecting the particular needs of their fleets. Modular courseware allows AAI Logistics & Technical Services to customize the curriculum based on the number of maintenance trades and the features of the fleet.
"Trainees also benefit from our experienced instructors," says Giuliani. "These include both former U.S. Air Force instructors and former C-17 maintenance training instructors. They understand the role and the aircraft, and can provide unique insights on how to get the job done."
AAI Logistics & Technical Services has an extensive record of success in C-17 maintenance training, including five years providing courseware and instruction for the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force, as well as current work with the Royal Australian Air Force.
About AAI Logistics & Technical Services
AAI Logistics & Technical Services delivers comprehensive life cycle support, sustainment and operational services for defense and security equipment, and is a leading provider of unmanned systems services. With experienced logisticians, maintainers and operators that can be deployed rapidly around the globe, the business offers affordable solutions that deliver superior asset availability and reliable performance, including award-winning performance based logistics, contractor logistics support, depot support, supply chain management, training, and repair and overhaul services. AAI Logistics & Technical Services is an operating unit of Textron Systems. More information is available at www.aaicorp.com.
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems has been providing innovative solutions to the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities for more than 50 years. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., the company is known for its unmanned aircraft systems, advanced marine craft, armored vehicles, intelligent battlefield and surveillance systems, intelligence software solutions, precision smart weapons, piston engines, test and training systems, and total life cycle sustainment and operational services. Textron Systems includes AAI Logistics & Technical Services, AAI Test & Training, AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Advanced Systems, Aerosonde, ESL Defence, Lycoming Engines, Medical Numerics, MillenWorks, Overwatch, Textron Defense Systems and Textron Marine & Land Systems. More information is available at www.textronsystems.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
About AMMROC
Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) is a dedicated military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) center of excellence formed to deliver a wide range of aircraft maintenance and support services to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces and other military operators throughout the South Asia, Middle East and North Africa region. AMMROC is a joint venture company owned Mubadala Aerospace, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, and Lockheed Martin Corporation. AMMROC is headquartered in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. AMMROC combines the experience and expertise of Mubadala Aerospace, Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin to deliver best practices in military aviation MRO alongside the highest levels of aircraft readiness, deployability, and safety.
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