CAE operates the U.S. Air Force Initial Flight Training (IFT) program, providing essential introductory flight training for all U.S. Air Force aviation candidates. Known as the "Gateway to Air Force Aviation," the state-of-the-art training facility located in Pueblo, Colorado, supports the Headquarters Air Education and Training Command (HQ AETC) in delivering high-quality instruction. This program is critical for aspiring pilots and remotely piloted aircraft operators, marking the beginning of their aviation careers with comprehensive flight training managed by CAE Pueblo.
The Adaptive Learning Environment (ALE) by CAE is a cutting-edge training system designed to enhance flight training efficiency through systematic, objective performance monitoring and assessment. This patented technology provides real-time feedback to both instructors and students, enabling immediate coaching through a blend of instructor-led and automated teaching methods. With its intuitive user interface and powerful visualizations, ALE allows instructors to manage multiple trainees simultaneously, intervening as needed to optimize learning outcomes. The integrated biometric suite offers insights into students' stress, engagement, and cognitive workload, allowing for tailored training experiences. Additionally, ALE supports self-paced learning with automated debriefs and interactive grade sheets, empowering students to take control of their training while its gamified interface motivates them by showcasing profiles, achievements, learning curves, and team averages.
The CAE MAVRC™ Trainer (Mission Augmented Virtual Reality/Rear Crew Trainer) is an innovative training system designed to enhance the skills of rear crew members through advanced mixed reality technologies. This state-of-the-art trainer features a fully functional and reconfigurable physical replica of an aircraft fuselage, complete with realistic interior components such as simulated aircraft panels and multi-function displays. Equipped with operational doors, windows, and a functioning ramp, it allows for comprehensive training in scenarios like aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue, surveillance, and confined area landings. The immersive experience is further enhanced by a head-mounted display (HMD) that projects a virtual environment outside the aircraft while enabling crewmembers to interact with their realistic surroundings, ensuring high levels of engagement and mission realism.
The CAE IDEAtion Center is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advanced modeling and simulation for defense and security applications. This center focuses on high-fidelity, physics-based modeling that encompasses the entire mission rather than isolated components. Utilizing an innovative Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) simulation environment, it integrates multi-domain scenarios across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains, allowing users to collaboratively evaluate mission strategies and tactics in a wide range of complex situations. The IDEAtion Center is designed to support the development of system-level solutions that address the challenges posed by anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) environments, making it a crucial asset as adversaries enhance their technological capabilities. With the capacity to simulate over 10,000 entities, the center offers unparalleled computational power for mission planning and experimentation.
The C-130 Tampa Training Center, operated by CAE in Tampa, Florida, is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to training operators of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft. This comprehensive center offers bilingual (English/Spanish) aircrew and maintenance courses utilizing advanced simulators, fixed and desktop training devices, and a fuselage trainer. With over 25 multimedia classrooms and specialized training rooms for maintenance and Night Vision Instrument Systems, the center tailors its courseware to meet the unique needs of each customer. Additional amenities include a cafeteria, customer lounges, and locker and shower facilities, making it an ideal environment for Flight Engineers, Loadmasters, Maintenance Technicians, Navigators, and Pilots to enhance their skills in a supportive setting.
The CAE Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC), located in Brunei Darussalam, is a premier training facility established in 2014 through a collaboration between CAE and the Government of Brunei. Recognized as one of the largest helicopter simulator training centers in the region, it specializes in providing comprehensive training solutions for the Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky S-92 and S-70i Black Hawk helicopters. The MPTC also features an Emergency Management and Crisis Management Centre of Excellence, offering tailored training programs to local authorities, including Brunei’s Ministry of Home Affairs and National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), to enhance their emergency preparedness. In response to evolving training needs, CAE has introduced instructor-led virtual emergency management training, enabling learners to participate from anywhere, thereby transforming traditional classroom learning into a flexible online format.
The CAE Dothan Training Center is a premier facility dedicated to providing comprehensive flight training for the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps. Specializing in the Fixed-Wing Flight Training Service program, the center offers essential training for rotary-wing aviators transitioning to fixed-wing aircraft, including the C-12 Huron and various King Air models. With a focus on initial qualification and recurrent training, the center features five and three-day refresher courses, as well as a unique three-day Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) course in collaboration with Aviation Performance Solutions (APS). Established in 2023, the center also supports the U.S. Air Force's Introductory Flight Training – Rotary-Wing program, ensuring that military personnel receive top-notch instruction in a state-of-the-art environment.
The CAE Sale Military Training Centre, situated in Sale, Victoria, has been operational since February 2014, following a contract from Australia ,’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in providing simulator services for the King Air 350 Pro Line II, under a company-owned/company-operated (COCO) model. CAE is responsible for all operational aspects of the training centre, including facility maintenance and support through 2018. For inquiries regarding pricing or to book third-party training for the B350, please contact [email protected].
The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, operates in Bengaluru, India, providing advanced helicopter training since 2010. This state-of-the-art facility features a full-mission helicopter simulator equipped with CAE's innovative roll-on/roll-off cockpit design, allowing for the simulation of various helicopter types. HATSOFF offers comprehensive training programs, initially focusing on the Bell 412 and expanding to include the HAL-built Dhruv and Airbus Helicopters Dauphin, all certified to Level D by India's Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA). With a blend of academic instruction, e-learning, and practical simulator training, HATSOFF ensures pilots receive top-tier education in a modern training environment.
Helicopter Flight Training Services (HFTS) GmbH, established through a public-private partnership in late 2004, is dedicated to providing comprehensive NH90 helicopter training services to the German Armed Forces and other clients. The consortium behind HFTS includes industry leaders CAE, Thales, Airbus Helicopters, and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics, each holding a 25% stake. With training facilities located in Bueckeburg, Fassberg, and Holzdorf, HFTS offers advanced training through four NH90 full-mission simulators, ensuring high-quality instruction and operational readiness for military personnel. The contract for these services extends through 2022, reflecting HFTS's commitment to excellence in defense training.
Initial Flight Training Deutschland (IFTD), located at Bremen Airport, serves as a premier hub for military pilot training in Germany. Managed by CAE GmbH, IFTD offers a comprehensive ab initio flight training program that includes academic instruction, simulator training, and live-flying experiences for over 40 students each year. Utilizing a fleet of Diamond DA-40 and CAE-owned DA-42 aircraft, the program meets both single and multi-engine training requirements at the CAE Bremen Training Centre and the CAE training site in Montpellier, France, in collaboration with Airways Aviation. With a focus on high-quality instruction and an established approved training organization (ATO) curriculum, IFTD is dedicated to shaping the next generation of military aviators.
The International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Italy is a premier institution established through a collaboration between the Italian Air Force, Leonardo, and CAE, aimed at delivering top-tier flight training. Situated on a modern 35,000 square meter campus at Decimomannu Air Base in Sardinia, IFTS serves as a global standard for advanced pilot training. The school offers a comprehensive Phase IV Advanced / Lead-in Fighter Training (LIFT) program, meticulously designed around the Italian Air Force syllabus. Utilizing the advanced M-346 Integrated Training System and a state-of-the-art Ground Based Training System (GBTS), IFTS equips future fighter pilots with the skills necessary to operate complex weapon systems in dynamic environments. Additionally, the program features tailored teaching modules that align with the training requirements of partner air forces, ensuring a versatile and effective training experience.
The Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF), developed by CAE in collaboration with the U.K. Ministry of Defence, is a state-of-the-art training center that has been operational since 1999. Under a 40-year private finance initiative (PFI) contract, CAE not only designed and constructed the facility but also delivers comprehensive turnkey training services. The MSHATF provides a full range of individual, team, and collective synthetic aircrew training specifically for the Royal Air Force's Support Helicopter Force, focusing on the CH-47 Chinook and Puma platforms. Additionally, the facility is equipped to offer training to third-party users of the AW101 Merlin and CH-47 helicopters, making it a vital resource for military and civil operators worldwide seeking advanced simulation-based training and mission rehearsal capabilities.
The NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program, managed by CAE since October 2015, is a premier initiative designed to produce highly qualified military pilots for defense customers. Located at 15 Wing Moose Jaw and 4 Wing Cold Lake, this program integrates basic, advanced, and lead-in fighter training within a comprehensive pilot training framework. As a global training systems integrator, CAE enhances its capabilities by offering live flying training support for future military pilots, including next-generation fighter pilots for the Royal Canadian Air Force and allied nations. The NFTC program encompasses ground-school instruction, computer-based training, simulator training, and essential support services, all delivered by CAE's experienced workforce committed to excellence in training and in-service support.
Rotorsim, established in 2003 as a joint venture between Leonardo Helicopters and CAE, specializes in synthetic training solutions for helicopter operators, including the AW109 Power and AW139 models. Located at the A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy, the center features advanced full-mission and full-flight simulators certified to the highest international standards (Level D) by regulatory authorities such as the FAA and EASA. This facility has expanded its offerings to include training for additional models like the AW109 LUH, AW189, AW169, and NH90. Notably, some simulators utilize CAE's innovative roll-on/roll-off concept, allowing for versatile training configurations. Additionally, Rotorsim provides training in the USA at CAE’s North East Training Centre in Morristown, New Jersey, enhancing accessibility for operators in North America.
