HMLAT-303

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303
HMLAT-303 Insignia
Active30 April 1982 - Present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeFleet Replacement Squadron
RoleAssault support
Part ofMarine Aircraft Group 39
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton
Nickname(s)"Atlas"
Motto(s)"Training The Future of Light Attack"
Tail CodeQT
EngagementsNone
Commanders
Current
commander
LtCol Jason "Cortez" Caster

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 (HMLAT-303), is a United States Marine Corps helicopter training squadron stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California. Known as "Atlas", HMLAT-303 trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, and refresher pilots to fly the Bell UH-1Y Venom and Bell AH-1Z Viper. HMLAT-303 is also responsible for training Bell UH-1Y Venom crew chiefs. It is part of Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).