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Air Force

Air Force Solicits Proposals For KC-46 Aircrew Training System

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

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The Air Force is seeking proposals from industry for the development, production and sustainment of KC-46 aerial refueling tanker Aircrew Training Systems (ATS), according to a notice posted on Federal Business Opportunities. According to the System Specification located in the Request for Proposals (RFP), the ATS will be an integrated system including academic materials, classroom instruction, several types of Aircrew Training Devices with Interactive Courseware, trainer instruction and a Training System Support Center (TSSC). The ATS will also provide familiarization,…

Congress

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Congress

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