History
On 1 July 2003 278 Squadron was born from a pressing need to standardise and achieve efficiencies in the training of Air Combat Group RAAF (ACG) personnel. ACG's mission – to deliver Australia's capability to Control the Air and to Conduct Precision Strike – is unachievable without highly trained aircrew and maintenance teams. With 89 permanent staff members supporting ACG training around Australia in RAAF Base Williamtown, RAAF Base Amberley, RAAF Base Tindal and RAAF Base Pearce, 278SQN is preparing ACG aircrew and maintainers to defend and strike.
Establishing highly trained personnel takes years of dedicated training commitment. 278SQN delivers this training through two main elements; Operational Flight Trainers (or simulators) for aircrew and Technical Training Flights for maintainers. Operational Flight Trainers (OFT's) are utilised to develop a pilot's basic flying skills and hone techniques as aircrew skills develop. ACG OFTs are located at all 278SQN locations – Williamtown, Amberley, Tindal and Pearce and have the capability to accurately simulate all operational aspects of the F-111, BAE Hawk and F/A-18 Hornet. Technical Training Flights provide training support through numerous methods and are contributing towards a healthy maintenance culture of professionalism, safety and pride in work.
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