Ascent Flight Training

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 and Babcock International 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.^[3] It also provides training to international aircrew, and training support to companies in the power and emergency services industries.

Ascent Flight Training

Company type	Public limited company
Industry	Aerospace and Defence
Founded	2008; 17 years ago (2008)
Headquarters	Bristol , United Kingdom
Area served	Ministry of Defence
Key people	Tim James ([[Managing Director]])
Revenue	£17.449 million (2019)[1]
Total assets	£54.503 million (2019)[1]
Number of employees	420 (2025) [2]
Website	ascentflighttraining.com

UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS)

A Grob Prefect T1 aircraft used by Ascent to deliver training

An Embraer Phenom 100, used to deliver Multi-engine training

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.^[4] 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:^[5]

• Fixed Wing, Multi-engine and Fast Jet training at RAF Cranwell, RAF Barkston Heath and RAF Valley
• Rotary Wing training at RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley
• Rear Crew/ Mission Aircrew training at RNAS Culdrose and RAF Cranwell.

See also

• UK Military Flying Training System