C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS)

The C-130J MATS program provides training products and services to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard to help ensure C-130J aircrew and maintainers are fully prepared for worldwide operations.

 

Since the first contract was awarded in 2000, the C-130J MATS program has sought to foster a culture of readiness and excellence within the entire C-130J community by integrating aircrew and maintainer training to develop highly skilled teams.

The program, which provides a range of training devices and support services, such as aircrew instruction, operations, and contractor logistics support, plays a crucial role in ensuring students from U.S. Air Mobility Command, the Air Force Reserve Command, Air National Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy Reserve are mission-qualified upon graduation, allowing them to seamlessly integrate into their operational units.

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Training News   ___
Oct 08, 2026
Press Release
Delivery will enable in-country pilot training and enhanced training outcomes for the Philippine Air Force.
Sep 21, 2026
Press Release
Lockheed Martin’s tactical environment simulation enabled a two-hour training event that simulated a realistic multidomain mission rehearsal between 16 F-35 full mission simulators.
Sep 09, 2026
Press Release
In this role, Ruwaih will lead a global organization of more than 4,500 employees and oversee the execution and strategic growth of Lockheed Martin’s mission readiness, training and sustainment programs.
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Training, Logistics and Simulation
Leighan Burrell
+1 (407) 429-8609