Jet Fighter Capability Establishment

CASE STUDY: JET FIGHTER CAPABILITY ESTABLISHMENT IN AFRICA

The Challenge:

The Air Force had lost its fighter capacity some 10+ years previously
The existing fleet of jet aircraft were no longer serviceable or airworthy
The Air Force personnel, although still assigned as a fighter squadron, were not active
Facilities were run down and needed refurbishment
Ground support equipment was no longer in working order

The Paramount Solution: Financed, Turnkey, Jet Fighter Capability

Paramount:

Financed the solution
Supplied completely rebuilt aircraft with high residual life airframes and engines
Reestablished technical capability through training and skills development transfer programs
Established and managed a Jet Fighter pilot training program in collaboration with the South Africa Air Force
Established an Integrated Logistic Support System
Refurbished all facilities
Provided ground support and other equipment

The Outcome:

Air Force jet fighter capability restored to an operational level
Ongoing training programs to complete the solution rollout and ensure operational readiness