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Training Solutions
EXPERT TRAINING
Fairbanks Morse Defense provides a wide variety of training solutions to meet your needs. The training we provide to our customers has many similarities to our intensive and certified training we provide to our own technicians. Our training courses address both operator and maintainer requirements and incorporate competence assessments.
TRAINING TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
We offer a variety of different training options to fit our customer needs. Whether you prefer a classroom setting, a remote experience, or customer site training, FMD training programs cover a wide range of equipment. FMD also offers custom course management to accommodate customer needs.
FMD Facility Training
- Two exceptional and conveniently located training facilities stationed in Beloit, Wisconsin, and Chesapeake, Virginia for a tailored classroom training experience.
- Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment to support hands-on maintenance skills.
- Use of FM OnBoard, our augmented reality software, to enhance classroom and lab environments.
Customer Site Training
- Offered both on-site and onboard the ship.
- Incorporates almost all of the elements of classroom training and allows you to train on your equipment.
Remote/Virtual Training
- Remote/virtual training utilizing FM OnBoard.
- Experience augmented reality to train in real-time on real equipment in the familiarity of your own location.
Upcoming Courses
Course Name |
Start Date |
End Date |
Location |
Class Size |
Course Information |
| PC4.2 Maintenance | 2/3/2025 | 2/7/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 8 | View Details |
| ALCO 251F Maintenance | 2/24/2025 | 2/28/2025 | Beloit, WI | 12 | View Details |
| ALCO 251F Overhaul | 2/24/2025 | 3/7/2025 | Beloit, WI | 12 | View Details |
| Welin Lambie Pivoting Davits | 2/18/2025 | 2/21/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 10 | View Details |
| OP 38D & 38TD Overhaul | 3/17/2025 | 3/28/2025 | Beloit, WI | 12 | View Details |
| Technical Skills Course | 3/18/2025 | 3/21/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| 28/33D Maintenance | 3/31/2025 | 4/42025 | Chesapeake, VA | 15 | View Details |
| PC2.5 Maintenance | 3/24/2025 | 3/28/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 15 | View Details |
| PC2.5 Overhaul | 3/24/2025 | 4/4/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| Common Rail & SaCosOne | 4/7/2024 | 4/11/2024 | Contact for Location | 8 | View Details |
| Motor Controllers | 4/21/2025 | 4/25/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 8 | View Details |
| 48/60 Maintenance | 4/28/2025 | 5/2/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 10 | View Details |
| PA6B Maintenance | 5/05/2025 | 5/09/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| PA6B Overhaul | 5/05/2025 | 5/16/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| ALCO 251F Maintenance | 4/28/2025 | 5/2/2025 | Beloit, WI | 12 | View Details |
| ALCO 251F Overhaul | 4/28/2025 | 5/9/2025 | Beloit, WI | 12 | View Details |
| PC4.2 Maintenance | 5/12/2025 | 5/16/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 10 | View Details |
| Technical Skills Course | 5/27/2025 | 5/30/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| OP 38D & 38TD Overhaul | 6/2/2025 | 6/13/2025 | Beloit, WI | 12 | View Details |
| PC2.5 Maintenance | 6/2/2025 | 6/6/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| PC2.5 Overhaul | 6/2/2025 | 6/13/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| Welin Lambie Pivoting Davits | 6/16/2025 | 6/19/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 10 | View Details |
| Engine Controls | 6/23/2025 | 6/27/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 8 | View Details |
| Diesel Theory | 07/01/2025 | 7/02/2025 | By Request | 15 | View Details |
| PA6B Maintenance | 7/7/2025 | 7/11/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| PA6B Overhaul | 7/7/2025 | 7/18/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| Common Rail SaCoS | 7/7/2025 | 7/11/2025 | Contact for Location | 8 | View Details |
| 48/60 Maintenance | 7/21/2025 | 7/25/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 10 | View Details |
| 48/60 Overhaul | 7/21/2025 | 8/1/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| OP 38D & 38TD Maintenance | 7/21/2025 | 7/25/2025 | Beloit, WI | 12 | View Details |
| OP 38D & 38TD Overhaul | 7/21/2025 | 8/1/2025 | Beloit, WI | 12 | View Details |
| Technical Skills Course | 7/29/2025 | 8/1/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| PC2.5 Maintenance | 8/4/2025 | 8/8/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 15 | View Details |
| PC2.5 Overhaul | 8/4/2025 | 8/15/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| ALCO Maintenance | 8/18/2025 | 8/22/2025 | Beloit, WI | 12 | View Details |
| Davit Maintenance | 8/18/2025 | 8/22/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 10 | View Details |
| ALCO Overhaul | 8/18/2025 | 8/29/2025 | Beloit, WI | 12 | View Details |
| Common Rail SaCoS | 8/25/2025 | 8/29/2025 | Contact for Location | 8 | View Details |
| PC2 Maintenance | 9/08/2025 | 9/12/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| Technical Skills Course | 9/9/2025 | 9/12/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 15 | View Details |
| 28/33 D Overhaul | 9/15/2025 | 9/26/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| PC 4.2 Maintenance | 9/22/2025 | 9/26/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 10 | View Details |
| Motor Controllers | 9/23/2025 | 9/26/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 10 | View Details |
| PA 6B Overhaul | 9/29/2025 | 10/10/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
| PA 6B Overhaul | 9/29/2025 | 10/3/2025 | Chesapeake, VA | 12 | View Details |
TRAINING CENTERS
Beloit Training Center
701 White Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
Housing legacy FMD engines, digital solutions, and auxiliary equipment.
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CHESAPEAKE Training Center
733 Curtis Saunders Court
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Featuring four in-production FMD engines and equipment from all FMD and partner product lines.
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OTHER SERVICE SOLUTIONS
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