CMFT designs and builds bespoke, state-of-the-art, innovative ground-based training software specifically for aircrew use but easily adaptable for ground crew.
- Aerodynamics
- Aircraft Technical Systems
- Virtual Study Guides: Mobile and easily accessible for use on individual PC laptops.
- Full maintenance and upgrade packages tailored to the customer requirement.
During mid-2005, CMFT completed delivery of a Hawk technical training package for the Royal Air Force, which is based upon their unique software engine. The software fully simulates all Hawk technical systems and operates in both ‘real-time’ and ‘step thru’ modes. A high level of interactivity is provided that allows the student to be either taught in the instructor-led environment or to conduct his own training to consolidate lessons learnt in the classroom. The software requires no specialist hardware and runs reliably on standard desktop PCs.
Author Information - Monty Christy
Chief Executive
Monty Christy joined the Royal Air Force as a Graduate Entrant (BSc Hons) and served as a Tornado GR1 pilot with 16 Sqn Laarbruch, Germany, followed by a tour as Deputy Sqn Commander and A2 QFI at RAF Valley. After this came a Staff Tour within the Headquarters, Training Group Defence Agency (TGDA) at RAF Innsworth.
During this tour, Monty was responsible for several major Investment Appraisals, including the Bulldog early replacement Investment Appraisal and Feasibility Study that led to implementation of the chosen solution under PFI terms.
Monty Christy was also centrally involved in the mid-90's Rationalisation of the Flying Training Estate and other major flying training re-organisational measures that delivered substantial savings.
Promotion to Officer Commanding 208 Sqn RAF Valley followed. After this tour, Monty elected to retire from the RAF, at age 38, to start his own business. However, he was instead head-hunted to run the new military fast jet training SPV PFI at RAF Valley, for which the contract had just been let.
With complete responsibility for the design, integration and ongoing execution of the operational aspects of the Hawk Synthetic Training System, Monty has built an organisation recognised within high levels of Government as a pathfinder project and example of successful SMART procurement. His close involvement in the engineering design and development of the Facility demonstrated his wide range of skills and rounded off his unsurpassed knowledge of all aspects of a military training PFI. His voting seat on the RAF Valley Station Management Board was another unique achievement.
CMFT was formed in September 2003 and the business achieved UK MOD Prime Contractor status in June 2004.
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