Aptima to Build New Air Force Trainer

Aptima, Inc., a leader in optimizing human performance through innovative technologies, announced today that they have been awarded a SBIR Phase III contract by the General Services Administration Assisted Acquisition Services (GSA/AAS) to develop an advanced Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course (AMOC) trainer for the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC). This initiative aims to enhance the readiness and proficiency of warfighting personnel attending the AMOC course at the Air Force Logistics Officer School (AFLOS) located at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.

The AMOC Trainer project, led by Aptima with the support of subcontractor BAE Systems, will involve the development and implementation of processes and tools that expedite warfighter training. The program will focus on proficiency-based training, leveraging new technologies to enhance learning, and utilizing data-driven insights to improve training outcomes. The new training software will be based on advanced game engine technology, incorporating capabilities for measuring student performance and providing comprehensive debriefing functionalities.

"The AMOC Trainer represents a leap forward in training capabilities using game-based software," said Dr. Summer Rebensky, AMOC Principal Investigator at Aptima, Inc. "By integrating advanced simulation with real-time performance analytics, we are setting a standard for how maintenance officers are trained.”

The trainer will support the 363d Training Squadron (TRS) at Sheppard AFB by enabling instructors to assess officer competencies and conduct more informed after-action reviews. The training software is expected to improve training outcomes and provide a foundation for future AMOC assessments. It aims to reduce timelines, increase effectiveness, and better prepare officers for their roles in aircraft maintenance.