Blue Air Training is proud to receive the award to support the 6th CTS Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Qualification Course at Nellis AFB. This contract award enables Blue Air Training to continue delivering top-tier training to the 6th Combat Training Squadron and Air Combat Command, further solidifying its role as a premier provider of Contract Close Air Support (CCAS). This award is a pivotal achievement for Blue Air Training, allowing us to extend our services to numerous new customers. This contract provides a streamlined vehicle for scheduling training, potentially expanding our customer base, enhancing our brand, and opening up future opportunities. Blue Air Training has consistently been recognized for its flexibility, expertise, and capability in delivering comprehensive Close Air Support (CAS) mission training. Twenty-four aircraft are actively flying on contract and operating locations in Las Vegas, NV; Fort Smith, AR; Pensacola, FL; Southern Pines, NC; and Lakeland, FL. Blue Air Training offers the Department of Defense (DoD) infinite training opportunities.
“We are thrilled and deeply honored to have been selected once again to provide high-quality Contract Close Air Support to the 6th Combat Training Squadron and Air Combat Command. This award is a reflection of the unwavering dedication and professionalism of our team at Blue Air Training. We remain committed to delivering the best possible training to our nation’s warfighters, continuously enhancing our capabilities to meet the ever-evolving needs of the battlefield.” – Steve Haase, President and COO – Blue Air Training.
“We are extremely honored that Blue Air Training was selected to continue providing high-quality CCAS to the 6th Combat Training Squadron and Air Combat Command for the next three years,” said John “Meatus” Graas, Senior Vice President of Operations. “This award is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our team members, who ensure that Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) receive the best training available.”
“We are committed to remaining the industry-leading training partner, continuously enhancing our capabilities and adapting to meet the evolving needs of the warfighter,” added Richie Douglas, Vice President Contract Management. “Our team is dedicated to improving the quality and quantity of training that Air Force JTACs receive, ensuring they are well-prepared to become contributing members of the CAS team.”
Since its inception, Blue Air Training has been an integral supporter of the 6th CTS Joint Terminal Attack Controller Qualification Course at Nellis AFB. As we move forward, we are dedicated to improving and expanding our capabilities to meet the demands of the ever-changing battlefield, supporting the JTACs of the future. Blue Air Training provides the highest quality Close Air Support (CAS) training available — anywhere in the world. We ensure that every Operator is 100% combat ready and elevates the standard of the US Armed Forces and our Partner Nations. We have served shoulder to shoulder with the same troops we now train. We’ve seen training shortfalls that couldn’t be overcome due to institutional constraints. At Blue Air Training, we have the agility and freedom to provide Operators what they really need and what was previously considered unattainable.
