Sikorsky Australia Enterprise Agreement
The Royal Australian Navy has entered into an agreement with the United States Navy to maintain overseas distribution, and this contract is an extension of the current contractual arrangements. Defense Secretary Linda Reynolds CSC said the deal with the U.S. Navy was proof of the close relationship between the two Navies. The MH60 Romeo fleet was built by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, integrating mission systems and delivering the entire Lockheed Martin fleet to the Royal Australian Navy in 2016. “The award of this contract is another example of the first-class local industry that Australia has to offer.” “This contract, based at Albatross Aviation Technology Park in Nowra, will receive the existing workforce of 140 employees and create 39 new positions, including several training spots in the Shoalhaven area of NSW,” Price said. “The award of this contract is another example of the first-class local industry that Australia has to offer.” “The U.S. Navy plays a crucial and trustworthy role in the continued support of this capability,” Reynolds said. “The U.S. Navy plays a crucial and trustworthy role in the continued support of this capability,” Reynolds said. “The Morrison government is working to maximise the chances of Australia`s defence industry by investing in defence capability unprecedentedly over the next decade.” The announcement of the contract award coincides with the appointment of three new aircraft apprentices by Sikorsky Australia. Shoalhaven residents Nicola Douet, Bailey Cosgrove and Corey Plummer will begin four-year internships at Sikorsky Australia and participate in an accredited course from local training company Aerospace Training Services with the aim of becoming fully qualified aircraft maintenance engineers.
The new appointments bring sikorsky Australias cohort of interns and apprentices in the region to 10 and the total number of employees at Albatross Aviation Technology Park to 185. . Your email address will not be published. Required fields are with *. . Joe North, CEO of Lockheed Martin Australia, said: “Sikorsky Australia has a proven track record as a sustainable partner of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm and is an example of the capabilities of the Australian industry. As the world`s most advanced maritime helicopter, the MH-60R is a crucial capability for the Royal Australian Navy to defend Australia`s national interests, and Sikorsky Australia engineers are proud to work with our service personnel to maximise fleet readiness. Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price said the contract with Sikorsky showed the opportunities that can be realized for Australian industry under a foreign military sale agreement. . Image source: Royal Australian Navy. www.navy.gov.au Click the button below to send an email to our team and we will respond as soon as possible.
. Sikorsky Australia, a Lockheed Martin company, will support the Navy`s fleet of MH-60R (Romeo) helicopters for life in its maintenance, logistics and repair organization in Nowra, New South Wales. . Save my name, email address and website in this browser for the next time I comment. An Australian company has been selected by the US Navy to support the Royal Australian Navy`s new fleet of maritime combat helicopters. . Sikorsky Australia, a Lockheed Martin company, has been awarded a AUD 200 million contract to provide support services to the Royal Australian Navy`s fleet of 24 MH-60R (Romeo). The five-year contract provides for the creation of 48 new positions in the specially built Maintenance & Logistics support facility at Albatross Aviation Technology Park, Nowra NSW. Sikorsky Australia is integrated into the Fleet Air arm of the Royal Australian Navy and will provide support to the MH-60R fleet throughout its lifespan if it were based and in service, including maintenance, training, storage, supply support system and test equipment services. .
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