Lockheed to establish flight training centre
Lockheed Martin will establish a new International Training Center (ITC) at its aeronautics facility in Marietta, Georgia to conduct training for C-130J military airlift crew, the company announced on 8 September.
The centre is under construction and will open in 2018. It will feature simulator facilities and classroom space to support the full spectrum of aircrew training, including mission training, initial qualification, instructor qualification, refresher courses and other training needs.
The ITC is co-located with the manufacturing line for the C-130J military tactical airlifter. Pilot training for the LM-100J commercial freight aircraft will also conducted at the facility.
Jon Rambeau, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Training and Logistics Solutions, said: ‘With our experience as the C-130J and LM-100J manufacturer, and decades of training expertise, we're investing to deliver an integrated solution to prepare the next generation of air mobility pilots and aircrews. As military and commercial customers modernise and expand their fleets, we see an opportunity to offer increased value to our customers through this ITC.'
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
More from Training
-
![Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army]()
Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
-
![Saab expands footprint in the US]()
Saab expands footprint in the US
The company will operate in two new locations in the coming years to better support US services.
-
![How terrain management capabilities can improve military training]()
How terrain management capabilities can improve military training
This type of tool provides more realistic training easing the incorporation of new scenarios that accurately represent the threats of the battlefield.
-
![I/ITSEC 2024: Australian Army approaches second phase of countermining training]()
I/ITSEC 2024: Australian Army approaches second phase of countermining training
The Engineering Corps has been conducting individual instruction using FLAIM Systems’ Sweeper and should start collective deployments in 2025.
-
![I/ITSEC 2024: Zeiss introduces Velvet 4K SIM projector for night flight simulation]()
I/ITSEC 2024: Zeiss introduces Velvet 4K SIM projector for night flight simulation
The next-generation platform is motion-compatible and can be used in OTW and NVG applications.
-
![I/ITSEC 2024: Saab introduces UAV live training capability]()
I/ITSEC 2024: Saab introduces UAV live training capability
The system can be used to prepare soldiers for both drone offensive operations and CUAS missions.
