Eleven (11) personnel from the 105^th Fighter Training Squadron (FTS), 5^th Fighter Wing (5FW), Philippine Air Force (PAF) visited pilot training group Alpha Aviation Group (AAG) Philippines last 09 June 2023 for a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE).

The 105^th FTS personnel spearheaded by Ltc. Malbert Maquiling PAF are responsible for maintaining the 5FW’s FA50 Simulator Training Center at Basa Air Base. The SMEE aimed to provide the personnel with supplementary learning opportunities, allowing them to leverage best practices from the civil aviation sector and enhance their understanding of flight simulator maintenance and training center operations.

Victor Dufort (AAGP Simulator Maintenance Manager) gave a comprehensive overview of flight simulator maintenance and training center operations, outlining the roles and responsibilities of maintenance staff, the procedures for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing simulator equipment, and the needs for successful operation and upkeep of the facility.

“The visit of the 105^th Fighter Training Squadron is a testament to the strong ties between the civil and military aviation sectors, demonstrating the shared commitment to aviation advancement and illustrating mutual respect among aviators around the world,” shares Capt. Vicente Casibang II (AAGP Accountable Manager).

Source: AAG Press Release
Photo Credit: AAG