Avionics Test and Analysis Corporation

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ATAC engineers possess design level knowledge of nearly all USAF tactical aircraft systems. In four years ATAC has become a small business leader in flight test engineering, analysis and data processing. ATAC avionics engineers have been formally recognized for excellence in all squadrons in which they support. ATAC is the manufacturer of the most successful MARS II direct read platforms in the industry and was the original inventor of the PC direct read technology, leading the market by a full year. ATAC data processing workstations are used at Edwards AFB, Eglin AFB, Holloman AFB, Lockheed Martin and Special Programs. We provide design-level technical expertise for avionic systems and weapons installed on the F-16, F-15 and A-10 aircraft flown or tested by the squadrons. We have developed an in-house analysis and technical reporting capability that contributed to the 39 FTS being able to publish technical reports with no technical edit oversight. ATAC is the sole analysis contractor at the squadron and has been responsible for a host of unique developments to reduce cost while increasing revenue for the wing’s we serve.

ATAC engineers have performed thousands of hours of testing in anechoic chambers, the integration labs, and in flight over their careers. ATAC employees currently perform a critical role in the F-15 tests performed in the PRIMES at the 46 TS. ATAC engineers are completely familiar with anechoic facilities at Lockheed Fort Worth and the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards AFB. These systems engineers are supported by a group of seasoned software professionals that excel in delivering analysis and data manipulation tools.

Mission Planning and Training

ATAC Engineers were responsible for the design and validation of AFMSS A/W/E modules. One of ATAC’s engineers was responsible for defining and documenting the software requirements for AFMSS A10 A/W/E and defined and documented the DTC data file interface. We posses intimate knowledge of various cartridge image formats and UDTU protocols. During the developmental testing phase of the EGI equipped A-10 aircraft, he performed the validation of the DTC products and images that were transferred to the A-10 aircraft via detailed analysis of all image products. In addition, he trained and worked closely with the aircrews to utilized A/W/E specific mission planning functions on an AFMSS workstation.

ATAC engineers trained pilots in the use of MSS II, AFMSS, and PFPS through the expertise gained by using the system in support of their avionics programs. One of our engineers introduced the HARM Targeting System to the operational fleet and was responsible for the majority of the AG SEAD mission planning in all four squadrons in which he was assigned.

ATAC engineers have utilized the lead in to the UTD and were instrumental in developing real world simulations of South East Asia in order to train operational pilots in the use of the avionic systems. These simulations included all ownership routes and mission planning as well as enemy aircraft routes and counter maneuvers along with surface to air positions, arrays, and defensive and offensive responses.