Roles and responsibilities

2.2 The Department retains overall accountability for providing flying training that meets front-line requirements. To operate effectively, the MFTS requires both the Department and Ascent to meet their respective contractual responsibilities (Figure 7). Where responsibilities are not met, there have been delays introducing the MFTS and providing courses, with financial consequences for the party at fault. Events beyond the control of both the Department and Ascent, such as the weather and accidents, also have an impact.