Having originally entered service in 2005 the EC135P2+ is currently operated by 302 Squadron.

The aircrafts versatility combined with its wide array of specialist equipment allows it to adapt excellently to the operational and training requirements of Number 3 Operations Wing. Upon completion of their Wings Course in the Flying Training School (FTS) pilots that are posted to Number 3 Operations Wing must complete their Helicopter Conversion Course (HCC) on the EC135P2+. This diverse course initially teaches students basic skills such as aircraft checks, hovering, taking off, landing and handling aircraft emergencies. The students then progress to learn a variety of advanced skills that are required of an operational military helicopter pilot. These include many different flying disciplines such as low flying, confined area landings, aerial sniping and fast rope operations, formation flying, cargo slinging, flying with night vision goggles (NVGs) and instrument flying. The course finally concludes with a lengthy operational test where students are put through their paces using the aircraft to complete a simulated mission selected by their Squadron Commander or designated examiner. Upon successful completion they will receive their initial operational qualification as a helicopter pilot within No 3 Operations Wing. The EC135P2+ is quickly reconfigurable and can be set up to preform countless different tasking’s depending on requirements of the day.

The aircraft is fully capable of completing air ambulance missions and is able to act as a flying intensive care unit for its patients using specialist medical equipment which can be fitted by technicians in a matter of minutes. The aircrafts speed and power proves vital for this mission, allowing the crew to minimise transit times to hospitals while carrying a skilled medical team with the patient. 302 Squadron also regularly works with the wider Defence Forces and is able to provide a variety of services to support operations and advanced training. Crews regularly train to use the aircraft as an airborne sniper platform in conjunction with the Army Ranger Wing (ARW). Missions requiring heli-casting, hoist operations and cargo slinging are also regularly conducted by the helicopter crews.