When established, JHS will train all Army pilots and loadmasters, as well as all Navy Pilots, Observers (now known as Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer), Aircrew and Sensor Operators.
Air 9000 Phase 7, the procurement of a new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) will provide future rotary wing training needs of the Australian Defence Force and replaced both the Army Kiowa and Navy AS350BA Squirrel.
On October 2007, HMAS Albatross at Nowra in NSW, was selected as the location of the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) joint helicopter school.
From 2016, civilian contractors Boeing Defence Australia and Thales will teach the future instructors how to operate the new EC135 training helicopter and the three full-flight simulators that make up the school's Helicopter Aircrew Training System. The Joint Helicopter School will train up to 105 Navy and Army aircrew each year.
Mar 1, 2026 · Royal Australian Navy 723 Squadron reaches 50,000 flying hours with its EC135T2+ helicopter fleet, supporting training for Naval and Army aircrews.
Dec 2, 2019 · Royal Australian Navy 723 Squadron training helicopters achieved 10,000 flight hours since reception in 2015. The milestone was logged during firefighting missions for NSW Bushfires from RAAF Base Williamtown
Nov 22, 2016 · Last six, of 15, Airbus Germany EC135T2+ for the Australian Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS). Chosen by Boeing Defence Australia for joint Navy/Army training.