Ascent, The Official Flight Trainers for the RAF

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Our Vision

VISION
Delivering a world class flying training system for the UK's military aircrew

STRATEGIC INTENT   

Work together as partners to deliver MFTS on time and to cost

Optimise time in training, eradicate the training capability gap and maximise efficiency

Introduce the new flying training system without disruption to operational output

Produce highly motivated, capable, agile and adaptable military aircrew

Be innovative and challenging in the delivery of MFTS

CORE PRINCIPLES   

Working Practice – Collaborative team working across the UKMFTS Partnership using supporting/supported principles

Empowerment
– To provide everyone with the responsibility, authority and support to maximise their effort within clearly defined boundaries in support of the Strategic Intent

Continuous Improvement – Challenge the status quo and be prepared to be challenged to ensure that quality, quantity, timelines and value for money is achieved in everything we do

Liaison and Governance – Operate within clearly defined roles and responsibilities and in accordance with UKMFTS governance principles

Communication – Sharing knowledge and good practice to ensure that pro-active communications are conducted effectively

Investment in People – Developing and valuing a diverse and effective workforce and recognising their contribution

Partnering
- Commit to and abide by the principles of partnering

KEY VALUES

Our Ethos – I recognise the importance of delivering a Flying Training System that best prepares UK aircrew for the military operations

Excellence – I accept that striving to achieve personal excellence should be viewed as the norm

Flexible – I will be responsive to change and play my part in delivering continuous improvement and innovation for UKMFTS

Commitment and Accountability – I will take ownership and responsibility for my actions and deliverable, and be prepared to “step up to the mark” as my role requires

Build Effective Relationships – I agree to work collaboratively and build effective relations with all my colleagues in UKMFTS, and to remove obstacles to achieving our common business goals while promoting mutual respect between individuals and in the organisation

Integrity – I will be open and honest, sharing information and best practice and expect openness and honesty in return. I will challenge inappropriate behaviours

Recognition – In accordance with the above values, I expect to be recognised for my endeavours in succeeding to delivery my objectives within the programme and will recognise and celebrate the success of my colleagues

Partnering – I recognise that the MFTS relationship is different to a traditional customer/supplier relationship and requires all parties to work in the best interest of the UKMFTS programme