Critical Ejection Seat Training Boosts Pilot Safety

Lockheed Martin Australia has selected Martin-Baker Australia to deliver ejection seat training to ensure Australian Defence Force pilots are equipped with critical emergency response skills during flight missions.

As Defence’s partner for delivering the AIR5428 Phase 1 Pilot Training System, Lockheed Martin Australia conducted a rigorous selection and evaluation tender process for ejection seat survival training services for the PC-21 trainer aircraft.

Under this contract, Martin-Baker Australia will deliver a comprehensive aeronautical life support and survival training program across four training locations: Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia. Annually, Martin-Baker Australia will conduct up to 40 training courses for Navy, Army and Air Force pilots, as well as refresher courses for instructors.

Training commences in the classroom, where pilots learn about key aviation survival training principals. Once theory is complete, pilots undertake immersive hands-on training in operating emergency equipment including, ejection seats, parachutes and survival kits to ensure that they are fully prepared when an emergency arises.