PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS).PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

BOEING B-747 INITIAL PILOT/FLIGHT ENGINEER QUALIFICATION TRAINING

A. PROJECT/TITLE

Air Carrier Aircraft Pilot Training for Flight Standards Operations Inspectors and Aircraft Certification pilots employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

B. BACKGROUND

Under Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.), the FAA is authorized to acquire and expend funds for the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of aircraft as necessary in the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of the Administrator. The interests of the public, the safety of the workforce, and the credibility of the organization are best served by having qualified, proficient, and current inspectors conducting pilot evaluating, testing, and checking functions.

C. SCOPE

The contractor is to provide Boeing 747 Initial Pilot/Flight Engineer Qualification training (Ground School, FTD if applicable and Flight Simulator) for up to two (2) FAA Aircraft Certification pilots as specified in schedule B (section B). Student quotas for this course are assigned by the Aircraft Certification Service – Enterprise Operations Division, AIR-900. The course covered under this Purchase Order will meet the requirements for FAA formal flight training. FAA formal flight training consists of training courses with agency level course numbers that will be officially recorded in the employee’s personnel records.

D. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are used to define the terminology contained herein and are applicable as required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) (Federal Aviation Regulations):

1. Flight Time: Time from the moment the aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of flight until the moment the aircraft comes to rest at the next point of landing (block to block time).

2. Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD): A full flight simulator (FFS) or a flight training device (FTD).

3. Full Flight Simulator (FFS): A replica of a specific type, make, model, or series aircraft. It includes the equipment and computer programs necessary to represent aircraft operations in ground and flight conditions, a visual system providing an out-of-the-flight deck view, a system that provides cues at least equivalent to those of a three-degree-of-freedom motion system, and has the full range of capabilities of the systems installed in the device as described in (14 CFR) Part 60 and the qualification performance standard (QPS) for a specific FFS qualification level.

4. Flight Training Device (FTD): A replica of aircraft instruments, equipment, panels, and controls in an open flight deck area or an enclosed aircraft flight deck replica. It includes the equipment and computer programs necessary to represent aircraft (or set of aircraft) operations in ground and flight conditions having the full range of capabilities of the systems installed in the device as described in (14 CFR) Part 60 and the qualification performance standard (QPS) for a specific FTD qualification level.

5. Crew Concept: When one inspector/pilot is receiving pilot-in-command (PIC) training in a simulator/training device, the other inspector/pilot shall receive second-in-command training or flight engineer training (if applicable). When one inspector/pilot is receiving PIC training in the left seat of an airplane flight deck the other inspector/pilot shall receive observer time (flight deck seating permitted). No additional charge shall be made for the presence of, or instruction provided to, such additional FAA inspector/pilot.

6. Approved Training Program: The contractor’s FAA approved training course to include a (14 CFR) Part 121 or Part 135 training program, a (14 CFR) Part 141 training course outline, or a (14 CFR) Part 142 course. The contractor must provide documentation of approved training program by submitting one of the following items: a signed approval letter from the Principal Operations Inspector who approved the training program, the approved course syllabus, or the training specifications paragraph authorizing the training course.

7. Duty day / Training day: Begins when the student first shows at the contractor facility for training each day and runs continuous for a maximum of 10 hours including any breaks.

8. Crew: A crew will consist of three students. The students will train together and all will obtain unlimited type ratings and a Flight Engineer certification in the subject aircraft, at the completion of the Initial course. In the recurrent course, crew members will be trained as the Pilot-In-Command and Flight Engineer. Crew Members will complete the required proficiency check in the Captain’s position (Left Seat) and an additional check in the Flight Engineers position.

E. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

FAA Order 4040.9 as revised and available for download, in pdf format, from www.faa.gov FAA Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating, Practical Test Standards (PTS). This PTS is published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. It is also available for download, in pdf format, from www.faa.gov Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR), Parts 61, 121, 135, 141, and 142. The applicable regulations are available for download, in pdf format, from www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/

F. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

(a) The FAA requires pilots to obtain Initial training in the Boeing B-747-200 aircraft. The contractor must train FAA pilots using only an approved training program, as specified in section D. – Definitions, 6 – Approved Training Program of this performance work statement (PWS). Pilots enrolled in the initial course will meet the requirements of (14CFR) Part 61.64 for initial type certification totally in a Level C or D full flight simulator without restriction. The contractor’s approved training program must allow unrestricted Initial type rating training and checking the simulator without aircraft flight time under this regulation. The contractor will list in Part – 1, Section B (Schedule B) the number of hours of ground school, flight training device (FTD), if applicable, and full flight simulator (FFS) they propose so each pilot can obtain the Initial type rating as specified in section 2 (Qualifications) of this PWS and required by (14 CFR) FAR Part 61. The contractor must provide as a minimum the number of training hours contained within their FAA approved training program. The contractor is requested, within the limits of their approved program, to delete company-specific training such as employee/customer relations, filling out company forms, evacuation training, company communications, or other items not directly related to the completion of the aircraft training and substitute training directly related to the successful completion of the type rating.

(b) The FAA will make every effort to enroll two pilots for this Initial class. This will allow concurrent training at the Captain and, as appropriate, First Officer and/or Flight Engineer positions during simulator periods. The contractor is required to furnish two instructors per simulator period; one for the pilot positions, and one for the engineer position. It should be noted that the contractor proposed full flight simulator, flight training device, and aircraft times are per pilot. For example, during training for a single pilot, a course of 12 hours simulator time per pilot would mean a total of 36 hours of simulator required for a three pilot class, 24 hours of simulator for a two pilot class. If the FAA schedules a two pilot class, the simulator training rotation would be between the captains seat and the flight engineer position. A three pilot class would rotate between all flight crew positions.

Due to the limited number of pilots required to be trained in this aircraft, it may be necessary to train only one pilot per class. When the FAA enrolls one pilot per class, it is expected that additional supplementary training may be required. If an additional crewmember is required for training pilots under the “crew concept”, the contractor will provide an additional instructor(s) at the rate specified in Supplementary Training to accomplish the duties of the additional crewmember(s). Supplementary training must be approved in advance on a case by case basis by the Contracting Officer. All simulator time is considered “wet”, consisting of the simulator and the required complement of instructors required by the contractors approved training program or required by the PWS. This is to include the hours used for any flight check.

(c) Training of FAA pilots is not to be conducted between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m., including simulator/flight pre and post briefings. A maximum of four hours simulator/flight instruction per day or eight hours of ground school per day per inspector class is permitted. If ground and flight instruction are combined in a single day then a maximum of ten hours of training per day is permitted. To maintain continuity between simulator/flight training sessions, the contractor is requested to minimize the switching of simulator/flight instructors between sessions.

(d) FAA personnel do not ordinarily operate the aircraft in which they are rated on a regular basis. Therefore, it is necessary that they receive the most complete review possible when attending recurrent training. If the contractor's approved program allows for a partial review of systems and procedures during successive recurrent training periods, it is required that the contractor supplement their approved program to achieve a complete review for FAA inspectors/pilots during each recurrent course.

(e) FAA personnel are usually performing other job functions prior to assignment to training and normally do not have time to devote to pre-course study. Additionally, due to circumstances beyond the control of the FAA or the pilot, a pilot may be assigned to training with short notice. If the contractor's approved program requires pre-course study prior to the trainee's arrival at the contractor's training facility, the contractor is required to supplement their approved course to allow for required pre-course study to be accomplished at the contractor's facility after the pilot's arrival. Such ground instruction must either be classroom or computer based training.

(f) If the contractor's approved training program is specific to an all-cargo aircraft configuration, the contractor is required to supplement their approved program with ground instruction covering differences with a passenger carrying configuration of the aircraft. Similarly, when the contractor's program is specific to an all passenger configuration, the contractor is required to supplement their program to cover differences with all-cargo configurations.

(g) All full flight simulator training proposed by the contractor, at a minimum must be conducted in an FAA approved level C or D full flight simulator (FFS). The contractor may utilize an approved level 6 or 7 flight training device (FTD) or a level A, B, C, or D FFS for required FTD time. The contractor's approved training program must allow any substitutions the contractor makes.

(h) Pilots attending training under this contract should present the contractor with a copy of FAA Form 4040-2, FAA Crewmember Check Record, signed by the inspector’s supervisor. If the form is presented, the contractor’s instructor, training center evaluator (TCE), or the FAA inspector administering a practical test or an instrument proficiency check shall complete the form and return it to the inspector.

2. QUALIFICATIONS

(a) INITIAL PILOT QUALIFICATION:

The contractor shall provide the aircraft and/or full flight simulator, and training necessary to enable the FAA inspector/pilot to pass the practical test to Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Practical Test Standards (PTS) for an unrestricted type rating on subject airplane, in accordance with applicable (14 CFR) Part 61 requirements, the contractor’s FAA-approved training program, and the terms and conditions provided herein. Except when training for a single-pilot type rating, all flight simulation training and flight training shall conform to the principle of “crew concept.” If the aircraft is certificated for a “single-pilot” flight operation, then all FAA Inspector/Pilots shall receive certification as a single-pilot. The FAA Inspector/Pilot must obtain an unrestricted type rating.

Types of training shall include the following categories:

1. Initial pilot qualification ground school, and;

2. Initial pilot qualification using full flight simulator training including a 100% practical test for students who possess the necessary prerequisites required by the contractor’s approved training program or;

3. Initial pilot qualification flight training in an aircraft including a complete practical test when all flight training is to be conducted in an aircraft.

4. Initial flight engineer qualification using full flight simulator training including a 100% practical test for students who possess the necessary prerequisites required by the contractor’s approved training program

(b) SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING HOURS:

The Contracting Officer may authorize hours in addition to those specified under the Initial Pilot/Flight Engineer Qualification training when required by the individual inspector/pilot to successfully complete type rating practical tests. These hours shall be provided at the prices set forth in the item entitled “Supplementary Training Hours”, Part I, Schedule B (Section B).

(c) DIFFERENCES TRAINING:

When required, the contractor shall provide all training necessary to operate a variant aircraft of the same make and model as the referenced aircraft in accordance with the contractor’s approved training program and the terms and conditions provided herein. Reference Section C. Scope.

Types of training may include any of the following categories:

1. Aircraft ground school

2. Flight training device training

3. Full flight simulator training

4. Flight training

3. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

(a) All instruction must comply with the contractor's approved training program.

(b) Flight simulation training device (FSTD) training, if applicable, shall begin within one working day after satisfactory completion of ground school. Flight training shall begin within one working day after completion of ground school or FSTD training, if applicable. Flight and FSTD training may be integrated with ground school training if it is a part of the contractor's program.

(c) Ground school instruction shall be presented by a qualified instructor in a classroom environment. If Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) is used to accomplish ground school training then the following requirements shall be met:

(1) Inspectors/pilots shall receive a thorough briefing on the operation and use of the CBI equipment.

(2) At least one instructor shall be present or readily accessible by electronic means to resolve any problems or questions that the inspector/pilot may have regarding the material presented in the CBI program.

(3) All material presented by CBI shall be reviewed and reinforced by a qualified instructor in classroom discussion or one-on-one with the inspector/pilot.

(d) Upon scheduling an FAA pilot for training the contractor shall contact their FAA certificate holding office in order to arrange for the applicable check to be given by an FAA inspector qualified in the aircraft. The contractor shall make the applicable FSTD or aircraft and appropriate personnel available for the purpose of administering the check(s) required. If the contractor’s FAA certificate holding office is unable to provide a qualified inspector for the required check(s), the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). For Initial Pilot Qualification Training, an FAA Flight Examiner must be used to perform or observe the required “Flight Check.” For Recurrent Pilot Qualification Training, a qualified Training Center Evaluator (TCE) can be used to perform the required “Flight Check.” The passing or failing of the “Flight Check” is incumbent on the trainee; however, if a student successfully passes the “Flight Check” the FAA Flight Examiner or TCE will provide the required certification.

(e) In the event the FAA pilot fails to report for training as scheduled, or should become ill, injured or incapacitated during the training period the contractor shall promptly notify the COR and the pilot’s emergency contact if known.

(f) If the pilot has not passed the applicable pilot practical test or proficiency check after completion of the training outlined in Schedule B (Section B) and in accordance with the specifications herein, the contractor shall withhold further training and promptly notify the COR who will arrange the authorization of additional training.

(g) The contractor shall notify the COR of the pilot’s completion status upon completion of the training program.

(h) Upon completion of all training, the contractor shall issue a Certificate of Training. The FAA pilot shall sign the certificate verifying the type of training provided, specific dates, and the duration of such training. The certificate shall conform to the format of Appendix "A" hereof. One copy of each such certificate shall be submitted to the COR. Appendix A must be received prior to payment of the invoice.

(i) The contractor shall furnish all training aids and facilities which meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) Sufficient chalk, dry erase or electronic boards for effective teaching shall be provided.

(2) All training aids, including any audio-visuals, mockups, charts or aircraft components listed in the approved training program must be accurate and appropriate to the course for which they are used.

(3) The classroom shall be well-lighted.

(4) Pilots shall be seated at suitable tables which provide sufficient space for writing and accomplishing assigned tasks.

(5) The classroom shall be kept clean.

(6) Sanitary restroom facilities shall be available within convenient distance of the classroom.

(7) The classroom facilities shall be adequately ventilated, heated in winter, and cooled in summer.

(8) Ambient noise shall be below the distraction point. The instructor's voice level shall be easily heard from any position in the classroom.

(9) The contractor shall comply with safety standards specified by the National Electrical Code, the National Fire Code, and the United States of America Standards Institute in conducting contract training.

(10) Local environmental distractions adversely affecting student learning shall be eliminated.

(11) A current copy of the aircraft Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) shall be provided each pilot on the first training day of each training course for the subject aircraft and shall be retained by the pilot after course completion. A "Flight Training Manual" utilized in the contractor's training program which is at least equal in content and quality to the POH will be an acceptable substitute. Such manuals shall be included within the prices set forth in Part I, Schedule B (Section B).

(12) A copy of the syllabus, training schedule and description of all maneuvers and procedures to be conducted in the training course shall be provided each inspector/pilot on the first training day of each training course.

(13) A FAA approved full flight simulator (FFS) of the type specified in Paragraph F (1) (g) of this PWS, if applicable.

(14) Sufficient aircraft inventory for use in the training course to ensure availability of back-up aircraft when maintenance is necessary. All aircraft shall be airworthy and certificated in the normal category by the FAA.

(15) The contractor shall use only instructors authorized under their approved training program to instruct under this contract. All instructors used in flight training under this contract shall be authorized by the contractor to conduct all maneuvers and procedures required.

(j) The contractor's personnel, alone, shall be in command of the aircraft utilized in contract performance. At no time shall an FAA pilot be permitted to assume such command.

(k) The contractor shall provide all fuel, oil, landing fees, storage, and tie-down service. The contractor shall pay for all of these items and for any other costs related to operation and utilization of each aircraft provided by the contractor for training, reimbursement for which shall be deemed included in the contract price.

(l) Each aircraft provided by the contractor shall be operated and maintained in accordance with applicable FAA regulations.

G. Deliverables

The contractor shall:

· Provide training as specified in their approved training program.

· Provide the hours of training contained within the contractor’s FAA approved training program.

· Commence training upon the pilot’s arrival at the contractor’s facility on the date and time agreed upon.

· Provide each pilot with a Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) or Flight Crew Operations Manual (FCOM) or substitute equal in content and quality, in compliance with section F (3) (i) (11) of this PWS.

· Provide a copy of the syllabus, training schedule and description of all maneuvers and procedures to be conducted in the training course to each pilot on the first training day of each training course in compliance with section F (3) (i) (12) of this PWS.

· Complete the training within the proposed number of training days barring unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the contractor.

· Provide the COR with a completed certificate of training signed by both the pilot and the contractor’s instructor and the course critique (Appendix A) upon completion of the training.

09/19/19