THE development of the navy’s new MH-60R Seahawk helicopter has taken a major step forward with the first “Australian-made” aircrew students graduating.
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Lieutenant Commander Eugene Cleary and Lieutenants Chris Prescott and Geoff Winter graduated from the first advanced pilot/aviation warfare officer course, while Petty Officer Aircrewman Colin McCallum and Leading Seaman Aircrewman Stephen McGreal completed the advanced sensor operator course.
Commanding Officer of 725 Squadron, Commander David Frost said completion of the first aircrew courses delivered by the squadron at HMAS Albatross was a proud milestone.
“The graduation of our first MH-60R students signifies not only the commitment of the students but also the professionalism, innovation and dedication of everyone involved in the entire project,” CMDR Frost said.
LCDR Cleary and PO McCallum will post to 725 Squadron as instructors while Leut Winter and LS McGeal will return to 816 Squadron and support the start of Romeo operations in December.
Leut Prescott will return to the aircraft maintenance and flight trials unit to lead future trials as the capability continues to grow.
A further 18 students are undertaking training with more graduations scheduled from December through to March next year and the next influx of students in January.
