Lockheed Martin is a proven training systems integrator with decades of real world experience.
We partner with customers globally to design, deliver, and operate turnkey training solutions tailored to graduate the students our customers need faster and more affordably.
As a training systems integrator, we partner with customers as their single point of accountability to operate and refine Turnkey Training systems that work and are supported by Lockheed Martin’s deep domain expertise and investment in new technologies.
Our Approach
We focus on student outcomes—not just delivering devices. We apply the science of learning, leverage unmatched tools and technologies, integrate best-of-breed teammates, and employ innovative business models to deliver comprehensive, cohesive and modern training solutions that can be scaled to meet changing requirements.

TURNKEY TRAINING PROVIDES A PROVEN SOLUTION
Lockheed Martin Turnkey Training provides the U.S. Army a path toward a more effective and efficient initial entry rotary-wing (IERW) flight training program. Our student-centric approach, utilizing the best training methodologies and the right aircraft, aligns with the Army’s expressed interest in a modern training enterprise focused on training the world’s most fundamentally proficient rotary wing aviators.
Curriculum is informed by learning science and our team’s extensive Army aviation expertise |
Training assets are selected based on student needs and proficiency requirements, not sales |
Open-architecture technology approach supports integration of the latest technologies |
Outcome-based performance requirements keep the focus on continuous improvement |
A LONG-TERM PARTNER TO U.S. ARMY AVIATION
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE), at Fort Rucker, Alabama, including providing the iconic UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. We at Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin are excited to support the future of Army aviation training at Fort Rucker and stand ready to expand our support to the community as the Army shifts to the next generation of aviator training.
Australia AIR5428 Pilot Training System
The AIR5428 Pilot Training System delivers performance-based options to train the next generation of Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army pilots over the next 25 years.
UK Military Flying Training System
Military Flying Training System (MFTS) offers a modern and streamlined flight training solution for the British Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Army Air Corps. MFTS is a partnership between the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ascent - a joint venture of Babcock International and Lockheed Martin, the world’s leading provider of military aircrew training.
Singapore Basic Wings Course
The Singapore Basic Wings Course is a turnkey training system that delivers aircraft, maintenance, simulators, courseware, and ground-based instructors to the Republic of Singapore Air Force as part of a 20-year contract.
BLACK HAWK® Helicopter Pilot and Maintenance Training
Sikorsky Training Academy (STA) performance-based training focuses on building and enhancing both skill and proficiency, enabling customers to thrive in the most demanding environments. STA is honored to have worked with commercial and military customers from over 14 countries worldwide, and graduated over 1,155 students, among pilots and maintainers.
C-130J Maintenance and Rear Crew Training
A single source for all military and commercial training needs, the Hercules Training Center contains all necessary infrastructure, operations, maintenance, student services and support, enabling pilots and crews to focus completely on their curriculum. Courses include: Initial Qualification to Refresher Courses, Instructor Qualification, and Mission Training.
F-35 A/B/C Pilot and Maintenance Training
The F-35 Training System prepares pilots and maintainers from nations across the globe to fly, fight and sustain the most advanced fighter jet available today. This system combines state-of-the-art technology, robust curriculums and mission readiness criteria to create a total training solution for the F-35 Lightning II program.