CymSTAR awarded $2.3M subcontract for C-5 MATS Electrical System Trainer upgrade

CymSTAR, a leading provider of aircrew and maintenance training solutions, announced at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) that it has secured a $2.3 million subcontract to upgrade the C-5 MATS Electrical System Trainer (EST). This critical training device replicates the electrical systems of the C-5M aircraft, providing essential training for C-5 aircraft maintenance personnel.

“We are proud to support the U.S. Air Force’s training needs with our expertise in simulation and training solutions,” said Daniel Marticello, president and CEO of CymSTAR. “Our team is committed to delivering high-quality results, ensuring the C-5 MATS EST upgrade meets the highest standards.”

As a subcontractor to Engineering Support Personnel (ESP), the current C-5 MATS prime contractor with Carley Corporation under the CTE Joint Venture, CymSTAR’s role involves upgrading the EST’s Interactive Multimedia Instruction, modifying existing malfunctions, and updating core functionality. The upgrade will incorporate touchscreen technology, 3D scanning technology for aircraft battery cover generation, and concurrency analysis. CymSTAR and ESP have successfully collaborated on numerous engineering change proposals for the C-5 ATS and Maintenance Training System (MTS) programs.

“Our synergies deliver exceptional value and operational efficiency, benefiting the C-5 program, customer, and warfighter,” said John Russell, President of ESP.

The contract will be executed over 12 months, with work performed at CymSTAR’s Tulsa facility, Dover Air Force Base, and Travis Air Force Base.

“At CymSTAR, we’re committed to delivering innovative training solutions that meet the evolving needs of our military customers,” said Marticello. “Our continued partnership with ESP and the U.S. Air Force on the C-5 program is a testament to our dedication to operational readiness and our passion for supporting those who serve.”