• Updated version of MATC Training Catalogue has been released!
    Updated version of MATC Training Catalogue has been released!

    In MATC Training Catalogue  registered users can figure out the offered Training facility, Training and Courses for Rotary Wing Air Crews, Fixed Wing Air Crews, Ground Maintenance Crews, and other Aviation specialists

  • MATC activation process completed
    MATC activation process completed

    On 11th September 2018, the Multinational Aviation Training Centre (MATC) was activated as a NATO Military Body (NMB) by the highest authority of NATO, North Atlantic Council (NAC). The activation process, which started in October 2017 by signing of the „Formal Request for the MATC Activation“, had been completed after HQ SACT and MC/IMS procedure termination.

    Becoming an NMB, MATC is an international military organization with an international status granted in accordance with Article 14 of the Paris Protocol (Protocol on the status of International Military Headquarters set up pursuant to the North Atlantic Treaty). This status ensures legal personality, which includes the right to conclude contracts and to acquire and handle property related to the MATC operation and maintenance.

  • HTP Ostrava introduces a brand-new Helicopter Tactical Simulator
    HTP Ostrava introduces a brand-new Helicopter Tactical Simulator

    New technology has now arrived at HTP Ostrava! The dual full-crew simulator facility is the show piece of the company’s newly introduced tactical centre for helicopter crews. The helicopter tactical simulation platforms have been installed to cover the varied and diverse tactical training requirements of multinational helicopter forces.

    “HTP Ostrava is now in an even better position to support helicopter units with a state-of-the-art simulator. This facility will enable units to fully prepare for deployments for current and future operations,” stated HTP manager for tactical training, Milos Pecha.

  • MATC provides unique training environment
    MATC provides unique training environment

    Story by 1st Lt Chris Sullivan, 352 SOW Public Affairs

From 11.3. 2019 to 22.3.2019 a Radio Navigation Aids Maintenance Course for type RL4-AM, RL5, and AN/UPX37 was held under the patronage of the MATC at the Velitelství Výcviku – Vojenská Akademie in Vyškov for the Slovak members of the Army.
As part of the course, participants attended a practical demonstration at 22nd HAB Náměšť nad Oslavou. The course was finished on March 22, 2019, by handing over Certificates at the MATC premise.

Details

In the week from 25th February to 1st March 2019 was held in Szolnok (HUN) the 1st MATC Training Conference this year.
The main aim of the Conference was to evaluate training experience from the previous year and to exchange information about upcoming Training events. Additionally, the Workshop for planned CAO SIM TACT Training (Counter Air Operations Simulated Training) was simultaneously held with this conference. This Training for NATINAMDS/QRA pilots and GCIs is coordinated and managed by MATC in TSC (Tactical Simulation Centre) Pardubice, CZE, in term 25-29 March 2019, focused on regional interoperability. 

The second goal of this Conference was familiarization with the brand new THALES Rotary Wing Tactical Simulator and its capability, and additionally with the JTAC Tactical Simulator. The MATC TRG Conference participants took part in practical demonstrations of the simulators, and also they have the opportunity to visit the Mi-24 sqn equipped with the overhauled Mi-24P helicopters. Moreover, the HUN site provided the participants with interesting information about the HDF 86th AFB capacities and capabilities, and about planned transformation of HUN Rotary Wing Aviation.

Details

The graduation ceremony for the specialists from Slovakian aeronautical radio navigation service was held at the Multinational Aviation Training Centre (MATC) premises on Friday, March 8, 2019.
The MATC director together with representatives from Military Academy awarded 13 successful course graduates with certificates and congratulated them on the results achieved.
The Course was specially tailored for SVK Aviation Specialists and has been provided in the Czech language. The Course consisted of only the Academic part. The current courses were extended for specialists of the power supply systems for radio navigation equipment.
Details

On Friday 15th February 2019 was successfully finished the 9th Operational English Language Course for RW (Rotary Wing) Door Gunners, Flight Engineers, and Pilots (OELC-DG/FE/P-9). The course lasted from 21 JAN till 15 FEB 2019 and was held in the facility of the Helicopter Training Point (HTP) in Ostrava – Mošnov, Czech Republic.

Details

The MATC representatives attended the 20th AAT PTC Conference (Air Advisory Team Pre-deployment Training Course) which was held in Budapest, Hungary from 4th to 6th of November 2018. The main purpose of the MATC presence there was an endeavour to find possible ways for mutual international training continuation. All participants have agreed on importance of such cooperation in the future to keep once established close cooperation and have promised to make an effort to enhance desired interoperability.

Details

The first Mutual Bilateral Airworthiness Recognition (MBAR) conference after MATC activation as NATO Military Body took place in the DAP hotel in Prague from 4th to 5th December 2018. Event was attended by the Military Aviation Authorities (MAA) directors representing the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, and the Slovak Republic as well as by the MATC Director. The participants signed the joint bilateral documents in order to prolongate MBAR certificates of procedures, rules in training the aircrews and maintenance personnel in the scope of MATC elements to 31st of December 2019.

Details

  1. The visit of the Czech Air Force representatives in Slovakia
  2. Mountainous Flight Training Site Survey
  3. The Basic Course for UAV pilot-operators finished
  4. The 6th MATC Steering Committee Meeting
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