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12th Flying Training Wing

The 12th Flying Training Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, develops the next generation of Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew by providing world-class flying training and education. The wing trains Airmen in the fundamentals of airmanship, instruction and leadership, preparing them for success in operational units across the Air Force. Through undergraduate Combat Systems Officer training, Pilot Instructor Training, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot indoctrination, enlisted aviator training, and other specialized programs, the 12th FTW produces skilled, adaptable, and combat-ready professionals capable of meeting the demands of today's complex operating environment while strengthening the future of American airpower.

 

 

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Articles

Altus Maintenance Makes History, Removes First KC-46 Engine

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  • By Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm
  • 97 AMW Public Affairs
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --  

The 97th Air Mobility Wing maintenance team made history by removing a KC-46A Pegasus engine for the first time, June 26, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

The purpose of the engine removal was to help maintainers across the Air Force learn more about the process it takes to remove a KC-46A engine. With an innovative mindset and positive attitude, the Altus AFB maintenance team carefully removed the engine and documented each step along the way for future instructions to repeat the process as needed.

“The entire process is a big learning experience,” said Donnie Obreiter, the KC-46A maintenance flight chief. “There are no issues with any of the engines; that’s why we are conducting the removal now. That way, when the time comes down the road if something might happen, our team is prepared and knows what to do.”

The process for the maintenance team not only serves as a teaching opportunity, but is also a training tool for maintainers across the Air Force and serves as the first task verification of an engine removal. This environment helped create a community of innovators, where their efforts were combined into the documentation of the removal.

“This removal is a huge deal to our team,” said Obreiter. “This is hands-down the biggest task that had not yet been accomplished on the KC-46A, and it was done right here at Altus.”

Altus maintainers were not alone in the engine removal. Maintainers from Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire; McConnell AFB, Kansas; and Tinker AFB, Okla. were on hand to learn and assist with the process.

KC-46A engine subject matter experts from local and national Boeing facilities and Air Force Test and Evaluation Center representatives from Edwards AFB, Calif. also attended the event to observe and document this ground breaking event. Their combined efforts allowed the removal to be a smooth process.

“Training like this is good for everyone here in maintenance,” said Obreiter. “It helps us remain mission ready and pursue the future of refueling of the KC-46A Pegasus.”

The Altus AFB maintenance team continues building strong relationships and synchronizing communications with the community. This helps the maintainers improve skills and knowledge on the KC-46A while keeping them and Aircrew safe, equipped and mission ready.

Public Affairs Information

Tours of the 12th Flying Training Wing are provided to various community organizations, high schools, businesses, and academic military recruitment programs to educate their members about the 12th FTW mission.

Due to the high volume of requests and limited public affairs resources, tours and static displays are limited.

Please submit all requests in writing to the 12th FTW Public Affairs by email to 12ftw.pa.1@us.af.mil at least three weeks but no more than six weeks in advance. You may also call 210-652-1272.

Tours are not available on weekends and may be cancelled at any time because of increased security measures or mission requirements. The 12th FTW does not host tours of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph at-large. To schedule a tour of JBSA-Randolph, please contact JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs at 502abw.pa.official@us.af.mil or dial 210-652-4410.

If desired, requestors must arrange all meals. PA will provide contact information to base eateries. Modified tours will be granted for those with limited mobility - this must be stated on the tour request. If not stated, it is assumed that mobility is not an issue.