Federal Capture Intelligence

Top DoD flight training contractors (NAICS 611512)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – September 10, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026 Department of Defense agency guide NAICS 611512 · Flight Training
Latest 12 months
$688.1M
Net obligations · Down $233.1M vs. $921.2M preceding
Prime contractors
80
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the DoD federal contracting market for flight training under NAICS 611512. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, contract types, competition, and procurement methods, observed contract vehicle usage, and potential recompete research leads.

Contract obligation trends for Flight Training at the Department of Defense

Federal records show $3.9B in net obligations across 1,210 awards in Flight Training at the Department of Defense from Oct 1, 2021 through Sep 10, 2026. This market accounts for 0.17% of $2.3T in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations decreased 25.3% from $921.2M to $688.1M. 19 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY26 is year-to-date through Sep 10, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY26 year-to-date: $544.0M versus $804.9M through the same date in FY25 (−32.4%).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY26 YTDContract actions
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Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$812.9M774Complete
FY2023$811.8M779Complete
FY2024$806.3M837Complete
FY2025$949.0M865Complete
FY2026$544.0M368YTD through Sep 10, 2026

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$3.9B
1,210 awards · 214 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
−25.3%
$688.1M vs. $921.2M
Leading eight prime share
51.6%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
0.17% of $2.3T in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
20.6% of 436 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
90 set aside · 346 no set-aside · 774 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Sep 11, 2025–Sep 10, 2026, compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.

Competitive shifts

MILTRAIN JV II LLC climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#38→#14Up 24 places
The contractor accounts for 2.2% of positive obligations across 7 reported actions.
CAE USA INC. fell the most in the contractor rankings
#5→#48Down 43 places
The contractor accounts for 0.14% of positive obligations across 11 reported actions.
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION had the largest decline in reported obligations
$79.5M→$26.8M−$52.8M
The contractor now ranks #8 by positive obligations and accounts for 3.9% of positive obligations, based on 4 reported actions.
TOP ACES CORP. gained the most market share
4.64%→9.26%+4.6 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #1 by positive obligations, based on 6 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND decreased
$103.4M→$53.3M−$50.1M
Latest-period activity spans 6 awards across 2 prime contractors.
Reported obligations through W6TF USA SPEC OPS AVN CMD HQ increased
$2.1M→$28.1M+$26.0M
Latest-period activity spans 1 award across 1 prime contractor.
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Competitive shifts

5 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$11.8MLatest 12-month obligations
Contractor-level obligations and first-observed dates appear below. “First observed” applies only to this market and the period shown.
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ContractorLatest 12 months
METRO ACCOUNTING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC was the largest newly observed contractor
$6.5MLatest 12-month obligations
First observed in this market on Nov 18, 2025, the contractor now ranks #27 by positive obligations across 7 reported actions.
AVIX-BGI JV II, LLC had no reported activity in the latest 12 months
$14.7M→$0No latest-period activity
It previously ranked #20 by positive obligations, based on 2 reported actions.
How these findings are calculated

Findings are selected from matched-period changes in obligations, share, rank, funding offices, concentration, reported set-asides, material award actions, and agency-peer outliers. Related signals are combined, and only material evidence-backed changes are shown. Review the full methodology.

Federal contract obligations by funding office

See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026.

20.0% of positive obligations were attributed to ACC A3T. That represents $137.9M, up $16.6M from the preceding 12 months.

Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.

  1. ACC A3T20.0% · $137.9M · up $16.6M
  2. W0U9 AVIATION COE16.9% · $116.2M · down $22.1M
  3. F3PH31 AFSAT7.8% · $53.4M · down $10.6M
  4. NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND7.7% · $53.3M · down $50.1M
  5. F2QF04 HQ ACC AMIC DRR6.7% · $46.0M · down $10.5M
  6. All other reported offices41.0% of positive obligations
View reported office rankings, comparisons, and evidence

USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.

  1. Reported funding office

    ACC A3T

    #1Up 1 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $137.9M

    20.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$16.6M

    6 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 13.7% from $121.3M to $137.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 13.1% to 20.0%, a change of +6.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 24 actions across 7 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 9 active prime contractors and 19 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    W0U9 AVIATION COE

    #2Down 1 from #1

    Latest 12 months

    $116.2M

    16.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$22.1M

    4 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 16.0% from $138.3M to $116.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 14.9% to 16.9%, a change of +1.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 19 actions across 5 awards. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 7 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    F3PH31 AFSAT

    #3Up 2 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $53.4M

    7.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$10.6M

    19 active prime contractors · 69 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 16.6% from $64.1M to $53.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 6.9% to 7.8%, a change of +0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 89 actions across 69 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 29 active prime contractors and 143 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

    #4Down 1 from #3

    Latest 12 months

    $53.3M

    7.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$50.1M

    2 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 48.5% from $103.4M to $53.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 11.2% to 7.7%, a change of −3.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 11 actions across 6 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 7 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

  5. Reported funding office

    F2QF04 HQ ACC AMIC DRR

    #5Up 2 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $46.0M

    6.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$10.5M

    5 active prime contractors · 8 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 18.5% from $56.4M to $46.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 6.1% to 6.7%, a change of +0.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 10 actions across 8 awards. The preceding period contained 8 active prime contractors and 11 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV

    #6Down 2 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $45.9M

    6.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$26.8M

    9 active prime contractors · 30 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 36.8% from $72.7M to $45.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.8% to 6.7%, a change of −1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 64 actions across 30 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 13 active prime contractors and 43 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    HQ ACC A3C

    #7Up 4 from #11

    Latest 12 months

    $37.1M

    5.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$9.6M

    5 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 34.9% from $27.5M to $37.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.0% to 5.4%, a change of +2.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 12 actions across 5 awards. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 5 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    W6TF USA SPEC OPS AVN CMD HQ

    #8Up 18 from #26

    Latest 12 months

    $28.1M

    4.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$26.0M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 1242.4% from $2.1M to $28.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.23% to 4.1%, a change of +3.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

    Leading award-level changes

  9. Reported funding office

    F4FDAY AFLCMC WNS

    #9Up 24 from #33

    Latest 12 months

    $25.8M

    3.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$24.2M

    3 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 1588.2% from $1.5M to $25.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.16% to 3.7%, a change of +3.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 8 actions across 4 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    W1VW HQ USASAC

    #10Down 2 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $23.1M

    3.4% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$18.4M

    2 active prime contractors · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 44.4% from $41.5M to $23.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.5% to 3.4%, a change of −1.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 8 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 3 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    F2E1SS 49 OPERATIONS GROUP OG

    #11Up 5 from #16

    Latest 12 months

    $22.3M

    3.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$9.9M

    3 active prime contractors · 3 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 79.7% from $12.4M to $22.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 1.3% to 3.2%, a change of +1.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 12 actions across 3 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 6 awards.

  12. Reported funding office

    NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV

    #13Down 7 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $12.6M

    1.8% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$49.3M

    10 active prime contractors · 13 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 79.7% from $61.9M to $12.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 6.7% to 1.8%, a change of −4.9 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 35 actions across 13 awards and 2 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 16 active prime contractors and 22 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    F2QF62 PERSISTENT ATTACK AND RECON

    #14Up 35 from #49

    Latest 12 months

    $10.5M

    1.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$10.1M

    4 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 2633.9% from $384K to $10.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.040% to 1.5%, a change of +1.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 4 awards and 3 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 1 active prime contractor and 1 award.

  14. Reported funding office

    F9WFX1 NGB A3

    #28Down 19 from #9

    Latest 12 months

    $1.5M

    0.22% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$32.2M

    5 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 95.5% from $33.7M to $1.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.6% to 0.22%, a change of −3.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 6 actions across 5 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 5 active prime contractors and 6 awards.

  15. Reported funding office

    HQ USASOC CONTRACTING

    No positive-obligation rank

    Latest 12 months

    $0

    0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$23.1M

    0 active prime contractors · 0 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 100.0% from $23.1M to $0. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 2.5% to 0%, a change of −2.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 0 actions across 0 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Sep 11, 2025 through Sep 10, 2026, 168 awards had positive obligations totaling $692.6M. Negotiated Proposal/Quote was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 38.4% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 52.0%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as SATMO Aviation Training Services.

Leading award type
52.0%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
38.4%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Reported parent IDV
52.0%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
1
101 of 168 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

Only exact reported parent-PIID matches are shown; missing parent IDs are not inferred.

Buying method changes

Compared with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025. Based on 168 current awards and 298 preceding awards with positive net obligations.

Median positive award obligations
$664K
Up from $303K in the preceding period
How to read these changes

Directional color and the Up or Down labels show historical movement only. Green does not mean favorable and red does not mean unfavorable; neither predicts a future procurement method.

Same-NAICS comparison

Compared with the NAICS 611512 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 42.5 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 43.5 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 2.2 percentage points higher, and median positive award obligations are 1232.7% higher.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share52.0%94.5%-42.5 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share48.0%4.5%+43.5 pts
Delivery-order obligation share52.0%49.8%+2.2 pts
Median positive award obligations$664K$50K+1232.7%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 2 eligible agency markets equal weight. The included agency markets are:

Agency mission, scale, and acquisition context can differ. Peer position does not establish market attractiveness or predict a future procurement method.

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Delivery Order(C)104$359.8M52.0%
Definitive Contract(D)34$325.4M47.0%
Purchase Order(B)26$7.1M1.0%
BPA Call(A)4$329K0.050%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)99$357.0M51.5%
BOA(D)5$2.8M0.41%
BPA(E)4$329K0.050%
Not reported60$332.4M48.0%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Multiple Award(M)33$223.4M32.3%
Single Award(S)75$136.7M19.7%
Not reported60$332.4M48.0%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)40$265.8M38.4%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)32$223.1M32.2%
Only One Source(SSS)68$163.8M23.6%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)3$23.2M3.4%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)23$16.5M2.4%
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)1$73K0.010%
Other reported values1$53K0.0077%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition(A)41$332.8M48.0%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)30$156.2M22.6%
Not Available for Competition(B)30$89.7M13.0%
Not Competed(C)38$74.1M10.7%
B(NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITION)2$23.1M3.3%
Competed Under SAP(F)21$14.1M2.0%
Other reported values6$2.6M0.38%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)27$221.9M32.0%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)1$455K0.070%
Other Statutory Authority(OSA)1$343K0.050%
FAR 16.505(B)(2)(I)(G) Single Source(SSRC)1$307K0.040%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)2$140K0.020%
Not reported136$469.5M67.8%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
International Agreement (FAR 6.302-4)(IA)20$99.0M14.3%
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)38$75.7M10.9%
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)11$11.5M1.7%
SAP Non-Competition (FAR 13)(SP2)2$2.1M0.31%
Follow-on Contract (FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(Ii/Iii))(FOC)1$972K0.14%
Brand Name Description (FAR 6.302-1(C))(BND)1$22K0%
Other reported values1$19K0.0028%
Not reported94$503.1M72.6%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Firm Fixed Price(J)155$550.5M79.5%
Cost Plus Fixed Fee(U)6$109.4M15.8%
Y(TIME AND MATERIALS)1$23.1M3.3%
Cost Plus Incentive Fee(V)1$5.0M0.72%
Cost No Fee(S)1$4.3M0.63%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)4$242K0.030%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Education/Training- General(U009)23$307.5M44.4%
Education/Training- Other(U099)76$137.7M19.9%
Education/Training- Vocational/Technical(U006)35$75.2M10.9%
Education/Training- Combat(U013)9$74.1M10.7%
Support- Professional: Other(R499)2$51.2M7.4%
Operation Training Devices(6930)3$26.8M3.9%
Other reported values20$20.1M2.9%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Department of the Air Force(5700)107$387.6M56.0%
Department of the Army(2100)14$136.0M19.6%
Department of the Navy(1700)43$116.3M16.8%
U.S. Special Operations Command(97ZS)3$29.6M4.3%
Federal Acquisition Service(4732)1$23.1M3.3%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fa4890 Hq Acc Amic(FA4890)21$267.6M38.6%
W6qm Micc-Ft Rucker(W9124G)2$90.3M13.0%
Fa3002 338 Ess Cc(FA3002)48$58.3M8.4%
Naval Air Systems Command(N00019)5$53.3M7.7%
Nawc Training Systems Div(N61340)17$46.9M6.8%
W6qk Acc-Orlando(W900KK)9$45.6M6.6%
Other reported values66$130.6M18.9%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
FA489020D0002(9700)1$48.2M7.0%
FA489020D0006(9700)3$46.8M6.8%
FA489020D0007(9700)1$41.1M5.9%
N0001924D0110(9700)3$26.8M3.9%
W900KK19D0006(9700)2$26.4M3.8%
FA489020D0005(9700)1$23.2M3.3%
FA489024D0017(9700)1$18.3M2.6%
FA489020D0003(9700)2$13.5M2.0%
Other reported values94$116.0M16.7%
Not reported60$332.4M48.0%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 5 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
1 median
101 reported · 67 not reported
Positive award obligations
$664K median
$147K–$3.5M middle 50%
Reported performance period
364 days (~12 months) median
168 reported · 0 not reported

Calculations group latest-period actions by award, retain awards with positive net obligations for share denominators, and use each award's latest reported USAspending procurement fields as of Sep 10, 2026. Blank competition, pricing, PSC, or parent-IDV values remain not reported; they are not inferred. Offer counts must be positive and below the FPDS 999 placeholder. Awarding organizations can differ from the funding agency that defines this page.

Top federal contractors

Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.

Prime contractor concentration
19 of 80prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
9.3%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
32.4%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
51.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $689.2M in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Sep 10, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Sep 11, 2024–Sep 10, 2025.

Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.

15 leading contractors
  1. #1

    Last 12mo obligations

    $63.8M

    9.3%

    Dollar movement

    +$20.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    6 actions

    Historical and award details for TOP ACES CORP.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $43.2M → $63.8M
    +47.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.6% → 9.3%
    +4.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $221.1M
    5.6% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Apr 15, 2022
    through Apr 8, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported12
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $61.2M

    8.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$25.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    7 actions

    Historical and award details for AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $86.8M → $61.2M
    −29.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    9.3% → 8.9%
    −0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $383.4M
    9.7% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 2, 2021
    through Apr 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $51.1M

    7.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$51.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    13 actions

    Historical and award details for AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $102.2M → $51.1M
    −50.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    11.0% → 7.4%
    −3.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $359.6M
    9.1% of all-period positive obligations · 10 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 3, 2021
    through Mar 3, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported48
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $46.8M

    6.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$7.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    14 actions

    Historical and award details for TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $54.3M → $46.8M
    −13.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    5.8% → 6.8%
    +0.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $191.0M
    4.8% of all-period positive obligations · 5 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 5, 2021
    through Apr 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported35
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $41.4M

    6.0%

    Dollar movement

    +$16.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    7 actions

    Historical and award details for DRAKEN INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $25.2M → $41.4M
    +64.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.7% → 6.0%
    +3.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $143.5M
    3.6% of all-period positive obligations · 13 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 1, 2021
    through Mar 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported23
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $36.5M

    5.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$3.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    7 actions

    Historical and award details for CAE USA, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $40.2M → $36.5M
    −9.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    4.3% → 5.3%
    +1.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $255.3M
    6.5% of all-period positive obligations · 33 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 7, 2021
    through Mar 13, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside24
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $28.1M

    4.1%

    Dollar movement

    +$4.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    6 actions

    Historical and award details for INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $23.8M → $28.1M
    +17.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.6% → 4.1%
    +1.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $79.1M
    2.0% of all-period positive obligations · 18 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 3, 2021
    through Mar 19, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported21
    Reported small business33
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $26.8M

    3.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$52.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $79.5M → $26.8M
    −66.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    8.6% → 3.9%
    −4.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $102.9M
    2.6% of all-period positive obligations · 11 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 1, 2023
    through Mar 27, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported35
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $26.5M

    3.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$5.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    4 awards

    9 actions

    Historical and award details for AVIATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING COMPANY INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $31.6M → $26.5M
    −16.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.4% → 3.9%
    +0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $99.3M
    2.5% of all-period positive obligations · 6 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Mar 30, 2022
    through Mar 31, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside45
    Not reported00
    Reported small business01
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $26.4M

    3.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$11.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    6 actions

    Historical and award details for PINNACLE SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $15.0M → $26.4M
    +76.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 3.8%
    +2.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $94.3M
    2.4% of all-period positive obligations · 4 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 28, 2021
    through Mar 25, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported22
    Reported small business22
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $24.8M

    3.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$10.2M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    8 actions

    Historical and award details for CAE USA INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $14.5M → $24.8M
    +70.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 3.6%
    +2.0 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $43.6M
    1.1% of all-period positive obligations · 4 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 7, 2021
    through Mar 26, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside33
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $23.1M

    3.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$6.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    7 actions

    Historical and award details for KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $29.8M → $23.1M
    −22.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.2% → 3.4%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $92.0M
    2.3% of all-period positive obligations · 21 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 25, 2021
    through Aug 20, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $16.3M

    2.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$301K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    33 awards

    52 actions

    Historical and award details for FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $16.6M → $16.3M
    −1.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.8% → 2.4%
    +0.6 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $72.2M
    1.8% of all-period positive obligations · 140 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 1, 2021
    through Apr 20, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside728
    Not reported2637
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business
  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $14.9M

    2.2%

    Dollar movement

    +$12.1M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    7 actions

    Historical and award details for MILTRAIN JV II LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $2.8M → $14.9M
    +425.3%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.31% → 2.2%
    +1.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $17.9M
    0.45% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Jul 31, 2024
    through Mar 19, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside21
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business21
    All-period set-aside types
    • 2 · Total small business
  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $14.4M

    2.1%

    Dollar movement

    −$214K

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    2 actions

    Historical and award details for SAGUARO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $14.6M → $14.4M
    −1.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 2.1%
    +0.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $72.8M
    1.9% of all-period positive obligations · 1 award
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 22, 2021
    through Feb 9, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside11
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported00
    Reported small business11
    All-period set-aside types
    • 1 · Total small business

Potential federal contract recompetes

Investigate potential recompetes surfaced by near-term end dates, award value, and recent contract changes.

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

IERW

The reported potential end date is Jan 9, 2027. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($654.7M of $654.7M).

Performance period

96.5%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Jan 9, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$654.7M current$654.7M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Sep 1, 2017.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Jan 9, 2027.

$647.9M is obligated against $654.7M in current reported award value (99.0%).

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID W9124G17C0005

KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC

ADD INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF T&M ON CLIN 2008

A modification describes an extension; the latest reported potential end date is January 12, 2027.

Performance period

88.7%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Jan 12, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$93.3M current$93.3M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jan 13, 2024.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Jan 12, 2027.

$77.3M is obligated against $93.3M in current reported award value (82.8%).

MODIFICATION TO EXERCISE OPTION YEAR 2 AND EXTEND POP FROM 1/13/2026 TO 1/12/2027-166TH AVIATION BRIGADE TRAINING SUPPORT FOREIGN MILITARY SALES TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID 47QFWA24C0005

MILSUP LLC

CONTRACT AIRCREW TRAINING AND COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT

The reported potential end date is Oct 31, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($63.4M of $63.4M).

Performance period

97.6%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Oct 31, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$63.4M current$63.4M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jan 27, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Oct 31, 2026.

$63.3M is obligated against $63.4M in current reported award value (99.8%).

Reported potential end dates: Apr 30, 2026 → Oct 31, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID FA489021C0001

SAGUARO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC

E-3 CONTRACT AIRCREW TRAINING AND COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT

The reported potential end date is Oct 31, 2026. Current award value is 99.6% of reported potential value ($78.2M of $78.5M).

Performance period

97.5%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Oct 31, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

99.6%

$78.2M current$78.5M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts May 1, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Oct 31, 2026.

$77.9M is obligated against $78.2M in current reported award value (99.6%).

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID FA489021C0007

PINNACLE SOLUTIONS, LLC

INSTRUCTORS FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

$73.9M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of October 31, 2026.

Performance period

97.7%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Oct 31, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

84.8%

$124.7M current$147.0M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Nov 1, 2020.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Oct 31, 2026.

$73.9M is obligated against $124.7M in current reported award value (59.3%).

Reported potential end dates: Oct 31, 2024 → Oct 31, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID W900KK21F0005

BLUE AIR TRAINING CORP

COMBAT AIR FORCE CONTRACTED AIR SUPPORT (CAF CAS) SEE ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION.

The reported potential end date is Oct 2, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($25.7M of $25.7M).

Performance period

98.5%

As of Sep 10, 2026Potential end Oct 2, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$25.7M current$25.7M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Oct 5, 2022.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Oct 2, 2026.

$25.1M is obligated against $25.7M in current reported award value (97.3%).

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID FA489023F0006

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Sep 10, 2026; reported dates and values can change through later modifications.

Recent federal contract award activity

Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.

Modification

This action

+$39.9M

TOP ACES CORP.

ACC A3T

TOP ACES WILL PROVIDE ADVERSARY AIR SUPPORT SERVICES TO EGLIN AFB. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MAY BE PROVIDED TO LUKE AFB AS WELL AS CONUS-WIDE TDY SUPPORT AS DEFINED IN THE PWS AND MASTER PWS.

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 5 positions in this market.

It now ranks #1 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$181.5M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
5.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 9.3% share
up 5 ranks · +4.6 percentage points · $20.7M net increase; action exceeded it by $19.2M
Related:Largest share gain
PIID FA489022F0060 · Mod P00025
Modification

This action

+$25.5M

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES, INC.

W6TF USA SPEC OPS AVN CMD HQ

SOA-TRMS

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 6 positions in this market.

It now ranks #7 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$58.9M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.7%
Supporting data
Funding office
#8 · 4.1% attributed share
up 18 ranks · +3.9 percentage points · $26.0M net increase; action accounted for 98.1%
Related:Funding office gain
PIID H9223925C0004 · Mod P00009
Base award

This action

+$18.3M

DRAKEN INTERNATIONAL, LLC

F2QF04 HQ ACC AMIC DRR

THE CONTRACTORS SHALL PROVIDE REALISTIC ADVANCED ADVERSARY AIR THREATS FROM INDUSTRY ADAIR SOURCES TO SUPPORT PILOT PRODUCTION AND COMBAT READINESS TRAINING FOR THE 49TH WING AT HOLLOWMAN AFB, NM.

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 7 positions in this market.

It now ranks #5 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$18.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.6%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 6.0% share
up 7 ranks · +3.3 percentage points · $16.2M net increase; action exceeded it by $2.1M
Funding office
#5 · 6.7% attributed share
$10.5M net decline despite this positive action
PIID FA489025F0120
Modification

This action

+$27.9M

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

W0U9 AVIATION COE

IERW

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $27.9M while office-attributed obligations fell $22.1M overall.

Award net obligations
$647.9M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
4.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 8.9% share
$25.6M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#2 · 16.9% attributed share
$22.1M net decline despite this positive action
PIID W9124G17C0005 · Mod P00061
Modification

This action

+$19.5M

KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC

W1VW HQ USASAC

MODIFICATION TO EXERCISE OPTION YEAR 2 AND EXTEND POP FROM 1/13/2026 TO 1/12/2027-166TH AVIATION BRIGADE TRAINING SUPPORT FOREIGN MILITARY SALES TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $19.5M while office-attributed obligations fell $18.4M overall.

Award net obligations
$77.3M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#12 · 3.4% share
$6.7M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#10 · 3.4% attributed share
$18.4M net decline despite this positive action
PIID 47QFWA24C0005 · Mod P00010
Modification

This action

+$21.5M

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

OPTION EXERCISE OF COMMON CLIN FOR FY25, PARTNER AND FMS OPTION CLINS.

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $21.5M while office-attributed obligations fell $50.1M overall.

Award net obligations
$64.2M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
3.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#8 · 3.9% share
$52.8M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#4 · 7.7% attributed share
$50.1M net decline despite this positive action
PIID N0001925F0151 · Mod P00002
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLCModification · PIID 47QFWA24C0005
    Action+$1.2M
    Award net obligations$77.3M
  2. VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC.Base award · PIID FA300226F0060
    Action+$73K
    Award net obligations$73K
  3. AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.Modification · PIID W9124G17C0005
    Action+$27.9M
    Award net obligations$647.9M
  4. VALIANT GLOBAL DEFENSE SERVICES INC.Base award · PIID FA300226F0053
    Action+$2.5M
    Award net obligations$2.5M
  5. KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLCModification · PIID N6134023F0364
    Action+$1.2M
    Award net obligations$4.9M
  6. VALKYRIE AERO, LLCModification · PIID FA330025C0018
    Action+$2.5M
    Award net obligations$4.4M
  7. RAVN GROUP, INC.Modification · PIID FA489024F0087
    Action+$1.1M
    Award net obligations$18.8M
  8. BLUE AIR TRAINING CORPModification · PIID FA489023F0006
    Action+$507K
    Award net obligations$25.1M
  9. DELTA AIR LINES, INC.Modification · PIID N6134026F1007
    Action+$132K
    Award net obligations$411K
  10. AVIX-BGI TECHNICAL SERVICES JV LLCModification · PIID FA489025C0018
    Action+$95K
    Award net obligations$18.8M

DoD flight training market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top DoD flight training contractors?

In the 12 months through September 10, 2026, TOP ACES CORP., AMENTUM SERVICES, INC., and AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC were the leading DoD flight training prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    TOP ACES CORP.

    $63,842,726 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

    $61,226,915 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC

    $51,121,273 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did DoD contract obligations decrease in the flight training market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported DoD activity in the flight training market decreased 25.3% from $921,202,307 in the preceding 12 months to $688,098,668 in the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$688,098,668
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$921,202,307
Net prime contract obligations
Change
−25.3%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent DoD contract award activity was reported in the flight training market?

Recent DoD contract award activity reported in the flight training market included actions for TOP ACES CORP., INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES, INC., and DRAKEN INTERNATIONAL, LLC during the 12 months through September 10, 2026.

Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.

Which procurement methods were reported for DoD contracts under NAICS 611512?

From September 11, 2025 through September 10, 2026, DoD reported 168 positive-obligation awards for flight training under NAICS 611512. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was negotiated proposal/quote.

Positive-obligation awards
168
Leading reported procedure
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
38.4% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
52% of positive obligations
Full and open
48.1%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
52%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
SATMO Aviation Training Services
Exact matches from reported parent PIIDs

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which DoD flight training awards may warrant recompete research?

6 DoD flight training awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by AMENTUM SERVICES, INC., KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC, and MILSUP LLC.

Research leads, not confirmed recompetes. Dates may change through later modifications.

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Reported obligations include contract actions from October 1, 2021 through September 10, 2026. Set-aside and business-size fields reflect award records, not a contractor's current eligibility. Public Department of Defense award records are generally delayed by 90 days.

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