About

Ascent Flight Training is the prime contractor behind the UK's Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS), delivering world-class aircrew training across six UK sites including RAF Cranwell, RAF Shawbury, RAF Valley, RNAS Culdrose, RAF Barkston Heath, and AAC Middle Wallop. If you're interested in how the next generation of British military pilots, helicopter crews, and rear crew are trained, Ascent offers an unparalleled blend of live flying and synthetic training using aircraft such as the Grob Prefect T1, Embraer Phenom T1, BAE Hawk T2, Textron Texan T1, and Airbus H135/H145. With over 1,800 graduates and 175,000 live flying hours delivered, Ascent is a trusted partner for defence and aviation training at the highest level. They also work with organisations like London's Air Ambulance and Bristow, providing bespoke training solutions across the wider aviation sector.