Eastern AATS

"Training for Excellence"

Welcome to the EAATS

  • Commander's Note
  • Mission & Vision
  • Facts about EAATS
  • Student Information
  • Lodging
  • EAATS Training Online
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Useful Links
  • Guides, Maps, & Directions
  • Contacting Us

“Training for Excellence!”

The training site is located at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA on Muir Army Airfield and has been in operation since 1981. The Eastern AATS is fully accredited by The Army School System (TASS) as a “Learning Institution of Excellence” charged to conduct National Guard Bureau directed training. This training includes individual aircrew qualification, non-commissioned officer professional education, and enlisted military occupational and additional skill identifier training in our primary area of focus on utility and cargo rotary-wing aircraft. The Eastern AATS strives to provide America’s Army and international aircrew members the best possible instruction and support in formal courses of instruction as well as in flight simulation training on the UH-60, CH-47, and UH-72 aircraft. A modern co-located dormitory and medical clinic enhance soldier quality of life and allow the staff of 118 military personnel and civilian contractors to fully support the development of the warrior spirit in the Soldiers that train here.

Our Location

The Eastern AATS is located on Fort Indiantown Gap, a 19,200 acre military reservation centrally located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania approximately 20 miles northeast of the state capital of Harrisburg. We are easily accessible from Harrisburg International Airport or Interstate 81. Situated adjacent to MUIR Army Airfield, the Eastern AATS offers access to more than 1,000 square miles of tactical terrain flight training area. More information about Fort Indiantown Gap can be found at: www.ftig.ng.mil

Our Mission

Serve as an ARNG aviation training site focusing on Utility and Cargo aircraft. Supervise, develop and conduct programs of instruction (POI) as directed by NGB/ARNG. Conduct individual aviator qualification training, enlisted aviation training and NCOPDS. Manage and operate flight simulation support for regional users and in support of formal course of instruction. Provide Aeromedical services in support of the AATS mission. Upon mobilization, augment TRADOC under the command and control of the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE).

Our Vision

To be the best aviation training site in the Army, forging into the 21st century with skilled personnel dedicated to excellence in training, readiness, warfighting, volunteerism and quality of life – a training site fully equipped with modernized systems and facilities, committed to customer service in support of national warfighting objectives and Army transformation initiatives.

The Eastern AATS is organized with two subordinate training battalions and support staff: An Aviation Training Battalion-Utility (ATB-U) and an Aviation Training Battalion-Cargo (ATB-C). Course information is found under ATRRS school code 960.

The training curriculum at the Eastern AATS consists of more than 28 formal courses providing technical and functional training to over 1500 Soldiers annually from all 54 states and territories, the active Army, Army Reserves and various international military students.

The Flight Training Company, ATB-U, conducts aircraft qualification courses, instructor pilot and maintenance test pilot courses in the UH-60A/L.

The Enlisted Training Company, ATB-U, conducts MOS qualification / transition courses for 15T, as well as hosting the Aircraft Crew member Standardization Instructor Course (UH-60).

The Flight Training Company, ATB-C, conducts aircraft qualification courses and instructor pilot training in the CH47D/F and conducts MOS qualification / transition for 15U, as well as hosting the EAATS CH-47 Flight Engineer Course (EFEC).

The two battalions operate the largest flight simulation complex in the reserve component providing virtual simulation and procedure training in the CH-47, UH-60, and UH-72 devices.

The Medical Support Company, ATB-C, is staffed with a flight surgeon, physician's assistant, medics, and support personnel conducting more than 1,000 medical exams and over 3,000 patient contacts annually.

The Department of Evaluation and Standards (DES), USAACE, is a tenant activity of the Eastern AATS with a mission to assist the command in providing safe, high quality flight instruction to formal course students.

The training site offers a 35 acre campus consisting of full motion flight simulators, UH-60 and CH-47 Hardware Maintenance Trainers, UH-60 and CH-47 Remove and Replace Trainers, a state-of-the-art multimedia classroom for Distance Learning classes and computerized classrooms to facilitate and support interactive multi-media instruction and automation initiatives, and an Aviation Life Support Equipment repair facility.

The Eastern AATS is a keystone of readiness for the Army aviation training program, ensuring readiness in a cost-effective manner. Truly "Training for Excellence!"

Preparing for Training

Student information on Inprocessing, Billeting, Lodging, Forms, etc. can be found in each training section. Click the links below for more information.

Aviation Training

Enlisted Training

Our Medical Support Company can also assist students by administering flight duty medical examinations. For more information see the Aero Medical section.

Lodging

All ATRRS course students will be provided lodging either with EAATS or in coordination with post billeting, at no cost. All simulator users will be provided no-cost lodging on a space available basis, all others will be directed to post billeting. Statements of Non-Availability (SNA) will only be issued through post billeting based on their availability.

ATRRS students will be automatically reserved for a room, no need to contact the dormitory prior. Simulation and medical appointment personnel should call the dorm for a reservation. Reservations are subject to change based on course changes throughout the year.

EAATS Dormitory: (717) 861-9159 or Dorm Cell: (717) 821-0044

For more information about FTIG Post Lodging: (717) 861-2540

Warrior Training Grounds Web Site

Empowered Training Online.

An AKO login is required.

Eastern AATS training online on Blackboard enables our students to learn the skills they need to succeed by using the power of the Internet. It integrates multimedia, instructor-led, and real-time learning techniques into a facilitated, collaborative learning environment. Our online training systems employ a personalized, modular, and interactive learning architecture. To help meet the Army's directive, EAATS has modified and moved its online training system to the Enterprise Army Learning Blackboard system.

EAATS opportunities

Current AGR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Contact the Pennsylvania NG HRO to review their announcements and obtain application forms.

Contractor Positions




Contacting EAATS

Training Officer: (717) 861-9860

Training NCO: (717) 861-9865

Simulation Scheduling: (717) 861-9103

Aero Medical: (717) 861-9175

Flight Ops: (717) 861-9195
"Email Us" for training correspondence in CAFRS, Waivers, Training Requests , etc...

EAATS Dormitory: (717) 861-9159 or Dorm Cell: (717) 821-0044

Active Army:
Contact DSN 221-3166 for enrollment in courses.

DOD Agencies/Contractors:
Contact NGB-AVS-O at (703) 607-7758 for enrollment in courses.

Mail:
Eastern ARNG Avn Tng Site
c/o Dept of DMVA
Annville, PA 17003-5004

Webmaster Email

Aviation Training

  • General Courses
  • CH-47 Chinook
  • UH-60 Blackhawk
  • UH-72 Lakota
  • Student Information
  • Contacts

General Courses

Instrument Flight Examiner Preparatory: NGB-EIFE-P
(2 Weeks) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

CH-47 Chinook

CH-47F Maintenance Test Pilot (TRANS): 2C-F104 (T)
(2 weeks 1 day) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

CH-47F Aircraft Qualification Course 2C-SIC3/154F/ASIC3
(11 weeks, 3 days) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

CH-47F Aviator Qualification Course (TRANS): 2C-SIC3/2C-154F (T)
(8 weeks) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

CH-47 Flight Engineer Qualification Course: NGB-EFEC-47
(8 weeks) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

For additional CH-47 course information contact:
CH-47 Platoon at (717) 861-9873

For CH-47 school information contact:
Training Officer at (717) 861-9860


UH-60 Blackhawk

UH-60 Instructor Pilot Course: 2C-F194/SQIC (UH-60A/L)
(9 weeks) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

UH-60 Aviator Qualification Course: 2C-SIB2/2C-153D
(6 weeks) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot : 4D-SQIG (UH-60)
(6 weeks) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

Non Rated Crewmember FI/ SI Course: 600-ASIN1 (UH-60)
(4 weeks 4 days) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

UH-60 Instructor Operator Course: NGB-EIOC-60
(1 week) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

For additional UH-60 course information contact:
UH-60 Platoon at (717) 861-9936

For UH-60 school information contact:
Training Officer at (717) 861-9860

UH-72 Lakota

UH-72 CPT Instructor/Operator Course: NGB-EIOC-72 CPT
(2 days) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

Student Information

Welcome Letter (General)

Student Guide: Information about Inprocessing, Billeting, Lodging, etc.

Sample Letter of Recommendation - CDR Letter of Rec (Sample)

Student Pilot Waivers (AQC, AQT, IPC, MTP and ASIN-1)
Form 49-1

CAFRS PCS electronic flight record information. (Click Here)

Flight Ops: (717) 861-9195
"Email Us" for training correspondence in CAFRS, Waivers, Training Requests , etc...

Contacting Aviation Training

CH-47 Platoon - (717) 861-9871

UH-60 Company - (717) 861-9910

Training Officer - (717) 861-9860

Active Army
Contact DSN 221-3166 for enrollment in courses.

DOD Agencies/Contractors
Contact NGB-AVS-O at (703) 607-7758 for enrollment in courses.

MOB Generated Training Requirement Request
(Note: You must be logged into AKO to access this document.)

Enlisted Training

  • NCOPDS
  • CH-47 Chinook
  • UH-60 Blackhawk
  • Student Information
  • Contacts

Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development System

CH-47 Helicopter Repairer Supervisor ALC: 552-15U30-C45
(2 weeks 4 days) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

CMF15 Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor SLC: 552-CAM-C46
(4 weeks) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

Common Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) ALC: 552-0-15-C45 (CAM)
(2 weeks 1 day) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

UH-60 Helicopter Repairer Supervisor ALC: 552-15T30-C45
(2 weeks 4 days) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

CH-47 Chinook

CH-47D/F Helicopter Repairer Transition: 552-15U2/30 (T)
(6 weeks 3 days) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

UH-60 Blackhawk

UH-60 Helicopter Repairer (RECLASS): 552-15T10 (R)
(8 weeks 2 days) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017 | FY 2018

UH-60A/L Helicopter Repairer (TRANS): 552-15T2/30 (T)
(7 weeks) - ATRRS Links: FY 2017

UH-60A/L-M Helicopter Repairer (TRANS): 552-15T2/30 (15M/R/S/U)
(6 weeks 2days) - ATRRS Links: FY 2018

Student Information

Welcome Letter (General)

Student Guide: Information about Inprocessing, Billeting, Lodging, etc.

Waiver Instructions:
Waiver Instructions for Enlisted Aviation Personnel

CAFRS PCS electronic flight record information. (Click Here)

Flight Ops: (717) 861-9195
"Email Us" for training correspondence in CAFRS, Waivers, Training Requests , etc...

Contacting Enlisted Training

NCO Professional Development System
Commandant - (717) 861-9803
Asst. Commandant - (717) 861-9851

Utility Training Company
First Sergeant - (717) 861-9956

Cargo Training Company
First Sergeant - (717) 861-9972

Training NCO - (717) 861-9865

Active Army
Contact DSN 221-3166 for enrollment in courses.

DOD Agencies/Contractors
Contact NGB-AVS-O at (703) 607-7758 for enrollment in courses.

MOB Generated Training Requirement Request
(Note: You must be logged into AKO to access this document.)

Simulators

  • Scheduling Process
  • CH-47 Chinook
  • UH-60 Blackhawk
  • UH-72 Lakota
  • Contacts

RFMSS Scheduling Process

New: The scheduling and review process is implemented through the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS). To schedule devices for training users must have a RFMSS account.

New Accounts: From the RFMSS ARNG-AVO page, use the "Request New Account" link.

CH-47 TFPS - Simulation Training

Scheduling Link: RFMSS at ARNG-AVO
Operations: (717) 861-9103

1st Period 0800 - 1000
2nd Period 1000 - 1200
3rd Period 1200 - 1400
4th Period 1400 - 1600
Weekends as scheduled

Scenarios
IFRTactical
PA1Bagram High Altitude
PA2Jalalabad Formation
PA3
PA4
PA5
PA6
PA7
PA8
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UH-60 Alpha/Lima Simulation Training

Scheduling Link: RFMSS at ARNG-AVO
Operations: (717) 861-9103

1st Period 0800 - 1000
2nd Period 1000 - 1200
3rd Period 1200 - 1400
4th Period 1400 - 1600
5th Period 1700 - 1900
6th Period 1900 - 2100
Weekends as scheduled

Scenarios
IFRIFRTactical
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UH-72 Cockpit Procedural Trainer

Scheduling Link: RFMSS at ARNG-AVO
Operations: (717) 861-9103

1st Period 0800 - 1000
2nd Period 1000 - 1200
3rd Period 1200 - 1400
4th Period 1400 - 1600
Weekends as scheduled

Contacting Simulator Training

Scheduling - (717) 861-9103

Training Officer - (717) 861-9860

Google directions from Harrisburg, PA, USA (editable)

Aero Medical

  • About Medical Support
  • FAQs
  • Schedule an FDME
  • Contacts

About Medical Support

The Medical Support Company provides Aeromedical Advice to the Commander. The bulk of our clinical duties involve the administration of flight duty medical examinations (FDME’s) for pilot applicants, rated pilots, and air crew. Additionally, we provide sick call coverage to the cadre and aircrew attending courses of instruction. The clinic is staffed by a full time Flight Surgeon, an Aviation Physician Assistant and the necessary enlisted medical personnel. Scheduling for FDME’s may be accomplished as far as 12 months in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When can I schedule a flight physical?
A: Up to 12 months in advance by calling (717) 861-9175 or by EAATS Med. Co. Email.

Q: When should I schedule my flight physical?
A: As early as possible in your 90-day window.

Q: If I've had medical treatment since my last flight physical, should I notify my flight surgeon prior to reporting for my next flight physical?
A: Yes, required by AR600-105 and AR 40-8.

Q: Can I get a copy of the physical and lab results for personal use?
A: Yes, but usually not the same day.

Q: Is there lodging on post?
A: Yes; though the EAATS allows individuals scheduled for physicals to utilize our dormitory for the evening before there scheduled appointment at no cost to the Soldier.

Q: How long does it take to complete a physical?
A: Barring extensive medical history we have a patient out of the clinic with upslip in 3 hours.

Q: How long does it take to process a physical through USAAMA, Ft. Rucker?
A: Usually it takes 2 to 6 weeks.

Q: Do I have to go to several clinics to complete my physical?
A: For almost all physicals we are a one-stop-shop.

Q: What do I need to bring for my physical?
A: Forward your Health records to the clinic and bring a copy of all waivers. If you have had recent treatment or evaluation by your civilian health care provider (HCP), bring copies of all reports, including Doctor's notes, labs, x-rays, etc.

Forward health records to:Eastern ARNG Avn Tng Site
Attn: Medical Co
c/o Dept of DMVA
Annville, PA 17003-5004

To schedule an FDME we may be reached at (717) 861-9175 or DSN 491-9175. Our fax number is (717) 861-8235 or DSN 491-8235.

Schedule an FDME

To schedule an FDME we may be reached at (717) 861-9175 or DSN 491-9175. Our fax number is (717) 861-8235 or DSN 491-8235.

Forward health records to:

Eastern ARNG Avn Tng Site
Attn: Medical Co
c/o Dept of DMVA
Annville, PA 17003-5004

Contacting Aero Medical

Phone: (717) 861-9175 or DSN 491-9175

Fax: (717) 861-8235 or DSN 491-8235

EAATS Med. Co. by Email

Eastern ARNG Avn Tng Site
Attn: Medical Co
c/o Dept of DMVA
Annville, PA 17003-5004