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“We also utilise professional psychologist support and supervision as a proactive measure to improve both
trainee and instructional performance.

“Although it is early stages in the new program which was introduced mid-way through 2015, it appears to
have reaped rewards already.

“The Commanding Officer of 2OCU throughout this time, Wing Commander Adrian Maso should be signalled
out for his role in leading this cultural reform and the ‘hat trick’ of successful training outcomes in the FA18A/B
Operational Conversion Course,’’ AIRCDRE Roberton said.

“The trainee pilots and instructors should be justifiably proud of their achievements,’’ AIRCDRE Roberton said.

Officer Commanding Number 81 Wing Group Captain Tim Alsop also congratulated WGCDR Maso’s
approach to adopting a new training culture over his command.

“These graduating fight pilots will be put to the test when they join our operational Squadrons over the next
few years.

“Australia’s new fighter pilots have an exciting future ahead.

“They have the opportunity to fly F/A 18 A/B Hornets, and F/A 18F Super Hornets – but also in the near
future F/A 18G Hornets (Growlers) which arrive in Australia next year.

“The F35-A Joint Strike Fighter is also expected to arrive in Australia in late 2018, and these young pilots can
expect to fly the fifth generation technology.

Note: Recently, Air Commodore Zed Roberton has been promoted and is now Air Vice Marshal Roberton.

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