REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT TRAINING SUPPORT (RPATS) SERVICES

The Department of the Air Force is procuring Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Support (RPATS) services from The Rockhill Group, Inc. under a contract valued at USD 27,313,444.82 to provide training support for remotely piloted aircraft operations. This supports Air Force RPA pilot training pipelines, which involve officer training followed by specialized assignments, amid broader efforts to address training demands through contractor services. The contract fits into strategic contexts of outsourcing specialized training to maintain readiness without expanding internal resources, similar to other Air Force pilot training initiatives.