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About Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training

The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) is a key United States Navy learning center, established to deliver technical training and professional development for aviation maintenance personnel. Originating from earlier Navy aviation schools, CNATT was officially formed in 2003 as part of the Naval Education and Training Command’s restructuring to centralize aviation technical instruction. The unit is headquartered at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, and oversees multiple learning sites across the United States. CNATT plays a vital role in preparing sailors, Marines, and international partners to maintain and support naval aviation assets, ensuring operational readiness and technological proficiency throughout the fleet.

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William Barnwell

U.S. Marine Corps

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Robert Martin

U.S. Marine Corps

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

About Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Establishment: The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) was officially established in 2003 as part of the Navy’s effort to streamline and enhance aviation technical training. • Mission: CNATT's primary mission is to develop, deliver, and support aviation technical training for officers and enlisted personnel in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. • Global Reach: CNATT oversees 27 learning sites located across the United States and overseas, including Japan and Italy, supporting a truly global training footprint. • Student Output: The center trains more than 120,000 students annually, making it one of the largest technical training enterprises in the Department of Defense. • Aircraft Coverage: CNATT is responsible for technical training on virtually every type of aircraft in the Navy and Marine Corps inventory, including the F/A-18 Hornet, E-2 Hawkeye, and the MV-22 Osprey. • Technical Excellence: CNATT instructors use state-of-the-art simulators and virtual reality systems to provide hands-on experience without the risks and costs associated with actual aircraft. • Heritage: CNATT traces its roots back to the Naval Air Technical Training Centers of World War II, which were critical for preparing the Navy's aviation mechanics and technicians during wartime. • Innovation: The center has been a leader in adopting new training technologies, including mobile learning apps and advanced computer-based training modules. • Support for New Platforms: CNATT played a key role in developing training curriculums for the new F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, ensuring Navy and Marine Corps maintainers were ready for the next generation of aircraft. • Award-Winning Performance: CNATT and its detachments have earned numerous awards for excellence in training, including multiple Training Excellence Awards from the Chief of Naval Operations.