Top End to get F-35 training centre at RAAF base Tindal for Top Guns

A SATELLITE F-35 training centre skilling Australia’s Top Gun pilots in the cockpit will be a key addition to RAAF base Tindal as part of the $8 billion dollar Territory defence upgrades

A SATELLITE F-35 Integrated Training Centre skilling Australia’s top gun pilots in virtual battle in the cockpit of the stealth fighter will be a key addition to RAAF base Tindal next year as part of the Federal Government’s $8 billion dollar Territory defence upgrades.

A satellite F-35 training centre skilling Australia’s Top Gun pilots in the cockpit will be a key addition to RAAF base Tindal

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A team of 50 staff will install F-35 Training Systems, including full mission simulators to give pilots the most realistic experience as possible while training. New positions will open for simulator instructor pilot; simulator technicians; and training and information technology system administrators.

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Additionally, 10 staff members will also be employed on long-term contracts at the base as off-board information systems administrators and field service engineers and logistics support.

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