LeadingEdge Aviation is pleased to confirm itsselectionby the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to support a new military pilot training programme, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider ofhigh–quality,advanced aviation training.
Supporting the Next Generation of Military Aircrew
Under the proposed contract, Ĺ will deliver a structured training pathway for military pilots, supporting both experienced aircrew and new entrants as they transition through multi-engine and multi-crew operations.
The programme reflects the evolving requirements of modern military aviation and the increasing demand for high-quality, scalable training solutions.
Delivering Advanced Multi-Crew Training
Training will be conducted using Ĺ’s fleet, including the Diamond DA40 and DA42aircraft typesandsimulators,culminatingin theAirline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation(APS MCC)course,widely recognisedfor its world-classcapability in advanced pilot training andits introduction ofCompetency–BasedTrainingandAssessment(CBTA).This structured approach ensures pilots develop both technicalproficiencyand the non-technical competenciesrequiredfor modern, high-performance operations.
A Competency-Based Approach to Military Aviation
The programme has been designed to reflect industry best practice,tailoredtospecificrequirements,drawingon Ĺ’s establishedexpertisein competency-based training,TrainingSystemsDesignmethodology,andflexibleinnovativetrainingphilosophy.This allcombines todelivera balanced focus on technicalskills, decision–making, leadership, and crew resource management,core competencies essential to both military and commercial aviation environments.
Dave Alexander, Chief Operations Officer at Ĺ and former RAF pilot, said:
“I amimmensely proud that Ĺhas been selected to delivera key element offlying trainingfortheRAF, the world’soldest independentair force and the organisation thatestablishedthe first formalised approach to flying training.We are delighted to have this opportunity to contribute to the development of military pilots who willgo ontooperatein some of the most demanding environments.
Our training philosophy is centred on producing well-rounded, highly capablepilots,and we are especially pleased that our APS MCC programme has been included.This recognition underscores our world-class capability and our provenexpertiseindeliveringhigh-qualitytraining thatpreparespilots for complex,multi‑crewoperations.”
Strengthening Military and Civil Aviation Training
The contractis foraninitialtwo-year period,supportingthe training of up to34pilots, with scope for extension.
Alongsideongoing training conducted for RAF pilotsdestinedfor theEnvoy VIPaircraft, thisselectionfurther strengthens Ĺ’s role as a forward-thinking training organisation, supporting both civil and military aviation through modern, competency-driven training solutions.
