F-35 Lightning II 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.

By the Numbers   ___
2,685
Pilots
17,260
Maintainers
12
Nations & Militaries Currently Training
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F-35 PILOT TRAINING   ___

 

Simulated training is a cost-effective and safe way for pilots to build their skills and prepare for their next missions. With no stress on an airframe and increasingly reduced footprint, pilots are conducting roughly 50 percent of their initial qualifying flights in the Full Mission Simulator. From learning to operate the jet for the first time to taking on challenges in mission rehearsal, the F-35 pilot training system prepares pilots for any mission, any time.

 

F-35 Maintenance Training   ___

 

F-35 Maintenance Training takes students through a crawl, walk, run approach to ensure the skills are built to keep the F-35 flying. All maintenance students start their journey at the Academic Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and, following graduation, will move on to their home bases to continue training to support specific requirements for their permanent units.
Classroom Instruction

 

Classroom Instruction

Starting in the classroom sets the foundation for what students need to know to complete their training. 

Online Training

 

Online Training

The Aircraft Systems Maintenance Trainer, a digital replica, allows students to perform tasks and familiarize themselves with aircraft systems, preparing them for hands-on training.

Hands-On Training Devices

 

Hands-On Training Devices

The Academic Training Center offers over 10 hands-on labs, with devices like Weapons Load Trainer, Ejection Seat Maintenance Trainer, and Integrated Power Pack Maintenance Trainer, all scaled for comprehensive aircraft maintenance training.

Sustainment   ___

Lockheed Martin continues to invest in solutions to drive down cost and sustainment requirements to administer F-35 training. This includes reducing physical footprint needed to conduct training, lowering operational and sustainment costs, and introducing technology like AI to increase efficiencies across the training system.

The AMAZE, or Amorphic Appearance Zero-Projector Environment, visual display system began as a Lockheed Martin Internal Research and Design project and debuted in 2023. AMAZE utilizes Commercial Off-the Shelf technology like LED panels to drive down the acquisition cost for the full mission simulator and reduces the sustainment cost 35% over the lifecycle of the device.

The Modified Mission Rehearsal Trainer started as a Lockheed Martin Internal Research and Design project and debuted in 2021. MMRT reduces the overall footprint needed and increases the capacity for pilot to conduct high-fidelity training.

Ready How? Ready Now.   ___

 

Distributed Mission Training   ___

 

Stay Informed: The Latest News on F-35 Training   ___
Nov 12, 2024
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