Nova Systems marks a decade of support to ADF Pilot Training System

The system also includes nine high‐fidelity Flight Simulation Training Devices, digital classrooms, cockpit procedural trainers, and integrated engineering and maintenance support.

Nova Systems chief executive, Dean Rosenfield, said Nova was delighted to reach a decade of continuous support on this program in test and evaluation, certification and systems assurance, reflecting the deep trust placed in Nova by Lockheed Martin Australia and the ADF.

“From the early verification and validation phases right through to the ongoing qualification of advanced PC‐21 simulators, Nova Systems has played a critical role in ensuring the capability remains safe, compliant and future‐ready,” Rosenfield said.

“As the system continues to evolve, we remain committed to supporting Australia’s next generation of aircrew. We look forward to continuing our partnership and contributing to the sovereign capability that underpins Australia’s long‐term defence preparedness.”

Nova Systems’ involvement began prior to contract signature in 2016, initially providing bid support to Lockheed Martin in the US. Nova personnel went on to lead the verification and validation and test and evaluation activities across the five-year acquisition phase from 2016 to 2020.

Nova also delivered specialist type certification services to place the PC‐21 on the state register and provided project management expertise to guide LMA through the complex Strategic ASDEFCON process.

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Nova Systems continues to support the ongoing Defence Aviation Safety Regulation qualification and compliance of Australia’s expanding fleet of advanced PC‐21 simulators.

The ADF fleet has grown from seven to nine simulators over the past decade, with Nova delivering both the initial and ongoing certifications for each device and for every major upgrade.

The Australian PC‐21 simulators are now regarded as among the most capable globally for this class of aircraft.

“We congratulate Nova Systems on achieving this significant milestone, a decade of support on the RAAF’s Pilot Training System,” according to Lockheed Martin Australia’s director of global training systems, Peter Ashworth.

“As Defence’s strategic partner for AIR5428 Phase 1, Lockheed Martin Australia is proud to bring together all components of the Pilot Training System, from classroom to cockpit, together in partnership with Defence and Australian industry to support Defence’s operational readiness mission.”