Aircrew training of E-3 flight crews -- including pilot, navigator and flight engineer stations -- takes place at an L-3 Link facility in Oklahoma City, OK that is adjacent to Tinker Air Force Base.
E-3 flight crews of the U.S. Air Force's 552nd Air Control Wing initially undergo classroom academic instruction and computer based training. Next, E-3 flight crew members migrate -- depending on their mission role -- to a navigator part task trainer, a flight training device and two high fidelity operational flight trainers. L-3 Link provides student instruction, performs logistics and maintenance services and ensures that training materials and equipment remain concurrent with changes to the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.
"At L-3 Link it remains our goal on the E-3 Contractor Training and Simulation Services program to provide the Air Force with a superb learning environment that continues to produce highly qualified Sentry flight crew personnel," said David Williams, vice president of training services at L-3 Link Simulation and Training. "We will continue to remain responsive and provide a flexible approach that will meet a full range of E-3 flight crew mission readiness training requirements."
