Innovative aerospace and defence company 2Excel Aviation, in partnership with JD2E, has been selected by the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) to design and deliver a comprehensive training programme that will prepare Tactical Coordinators (TACCOs) and Sensor Operators (SENSOs) for conversion to the MH-60R Seahawk.
The RDAF identified the need for foundational and intermediate training to build essential aviation knowledge and maritime operational understanding among its mission crew. Students entering the MH-60R conversion pipeline required greater experience in core aviation disciplines—including Crew Resource Management (CRM), aircraft systems, flight planning and navigation—as well as the principles underlying Maritime and Maritime Air Operations, Anti-Surface Warfare, electronic warfare and advanced sensor employment, with particular emphasis on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).
Drawing on four years of successful delivery of RAF Mission Aircrew training for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, 2Excel and JD2E were tasked to design the syllabus, integrate the training architecture and launch the programme in under three months. The resulting 25-week course blends ground school, synthetic training and live flying, providing a structured progression from aviation fundamentals through to complex sensor theory and application.
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Download free sample pages More informationSynthetic and academic training will be delivered at JD2E’s Wellingore facility in Lincolnshire, while all live flying will take place from 2Excel’s dedicated base at Humberside Airport using the DA-62 MPP platform. The first course will commence in March 2026.
Roger Wyness, Head of Military Training, 2Excel Aviation, said: “The Royal Air Force has trusted us for years to train its mission specialists for some of the UK’s most demanding ISR roles, and that confidence is built on consistently delivering high-quality, operationally relevant training. Our partnership with JD2E gives us a breadth of expertise and capacity that is ready to support more nations as they rebuild critical defence capabilities in an increasingly complex world.
“The Royal Danish Air Force’s decision to work with us underscores the value of our approach—practical, agile training that reduces risk in later conversion and operational phases while helping customers meet emerging threats with highly prepared aircrew.”
Dave Bentley, Business Development and Capture Lead, JD2E, said: “JD2E are deeply honoured to have been selected by the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) to support their Tactical Coordinator training requirements for the MH-60R aircraft. JD2E’s extensive expertise in synthetic training, combined with their proven ability to deliver world-class blended training solutions, ensures that the RDAF will benefit from innovative approaches tailored to their operational needs.
“Whilst we are delighted that the RDAF have selected us to deliver their training requirements, we also recognise the responsibility that this contract brings, and we are fully committed to delivering world-class training of the very highest quality. ‘Valet Vigilat’.”
