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05/13/22

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

NVG Helicopter Night Vision Goggle

A. PROJECT/TITLE

Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Helicopter Pilot Training in actual aircraft for Flight Standards (AFB) Operations Inspectors and Aircraft Certification (AIR) pilots employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). AIR Flight Test Engineers (FTE) to accompany their pilots attend ground school and observe in the actual aircraft or certified level D Full Flight Simulator.

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 initial and recurrent ground school, and flight training to commercial helicopter rated FAA inspectors/pilots in the use of night vision goggles for flight in actual turbine helicopters. Flight training under this contract must be in turbine powered helicopter, or certified level D Full Flight Simulator. Helicopters used for training must have cockpits large enough to accommodate a 75 inch tall pilot weighing up to 300 pounds and wearing a flight helmet with night vision goggles attached. At the completion of this course, the inspectors/pilots should be able to objectively evaluate other pilots in the safe and prudent use of night vision goggles during flight, in accordance with current industry standards and published FAA guidance. Student quotas for these courses will be assigned by the Flight Standards Service Training Division, AFS-500 or Aircraft Certification Service – Planning and Program Division AIR-900. Air Flight Test Engineers are eligible to accompany the pilots, attending ground school and observing the flight training in the aircraft incorporating compatible instrument panels for night vision goggle operations. Flight Test Engineers observe to enhance compatibility of instrument panels and night vision goggle operations. No endorsement required.

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 Aviation Regulations (14 CFR):

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. Night Vision Goggles (NVG): An appliance worn by a pilot that enhances the pilot’s ability to maintain visual surface reference at night. NVG’s supplied for training under this contract shall comply with TSO C-164a and are rated Gen 3 ANVIS 9 or better.

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 continuious for a maximum of 10 hours including any breaks.

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 contractor shall submit the number of hours to complete an FAA approved training program. The contractor is requested, within the limits of their 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 training and substitute training directly related to the successful completion of the type rating.

(b) It is expected that additional supplementary training may be required for some inspectors/pilots. Supplementary training must be approved in advance on a case-by-case basis by http://www.faa.gov/ http://www.faa.gov/ http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/ 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 inspectors/pilots is not to be conducted between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m., including pre and post-flight briefings. A maximum of four hours of 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 include breaks and lunch. To maintain continuity between flight training sessions, the contractor is requested to minimize the switching of 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) If flight simulation training is required. At a minimum it must be conducted in a level 6 or equivalent flight simulation training device (FTD). Any level FTD time may be substituted for the minimum required ground school time. Flight simulation Training Device pre/post briefing may be considered as ground school training. The contractor’s approved training program must allow any substitutions the contractor makes.

(f) Inspectors/pilots attending training under this contract should present the contractor with a copy of FAA Form 4040-2, Pilot Flight Record and Application for Check Flight, 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 ground school, full flight simulator and/or aircraft, to enable the FAA inspector/pilot to pass the practical test to Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) 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 training shall conform to the principle of “crew concept.” The Flight Test Engineer accompanying the pilot shall attend ground school and observing the flight training in the back seat of the aircraft.

Types of training shall include the following categories:

1. Initial pilot qualification ground school, and;

a. Optional Flight Test Engineers to attend ground school with Flight Test pilot.

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;

a. Optional Flight Test Engineers observation flight training in the back seat of the simulator.

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.

a. Optional Flight Test Engineers observation flight training in the back seat of the aircraft.

(b) RECURRENT PILOT QUALIFICATION:

The contractor shall provide the ground school, full flight simulator and/or aircraft to enable the FAA inspector/pilot to pass the pilot-in-command (PIC) proficiency check to ATP standards on subject aircraft, in accordance with the applicable (14 CFR) Part 61, requirements, the contractor’s FAA-approved training program, and the terms and conditions provided herein. Flight Simulation Training Device and flight training shall conform to the principle of “Crew Concept.” The Flight Test Engineer accompanying the Flight Test pilot shall attend ground school and observe the flight training in the back seat of the aircraft.

Types of training shall include the following categories:

1. Recurrent pilot ground school and;

a. Optional Flight Test Engineers to attend ground school with Flight Test Pilots.

2. Recurrent pilot full flight simulator training when all training is to be conducted in a full flight simulator or;

a. Optional Flight Test Engineers observation flight training in the back seat of the simulator.

3. Recurrent pilot flight training when all flight training is to be conducted in an aircraft.

a. Optional Flight Test Engineers observation flight training in the back seat of the aircraft.

(c) SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING HOURS:

The Contracting Officer may authorize hours in addition to those specified under Initial and Recurrent Pilot Qualification training when required by the individual inspector/pilot to successfully complete type rating practical tests or proficiency checks. These hours shall be provided at the prices set forth in the item entitled “Supplementary Training Hours”, Part I, Schedule B. In the event that any inspector/pilot passes the applicable test(s) in less time than the hours indicated in Schedule B, or partially completes training, the contractor shall be paid the rate stated, less a pro rata credit for the unused time at the supplementary rate.

(d) 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. Refer 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 inspector/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).

(e) In the event the FAA inspector/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 inspector/pilot’s emergency contact if known.

(f) If the inspector/pilot has not passed the applicable pilot practical test or proficiency check after completion of the training outlined in Schedule 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. In the event such inspector/pilot does not complete the full course provided for in the schedule, the contractor shall invoice the FAA for only that pro rata portion of training actually completed per Paragraph F (2)(c) of this PWS and as certified on the Certificate of Training (Appendix A).

(g) The contractor shall notify the COR of the inspector’s/pilot’s completion status within 5 working days after completion of the training program.

(h) Upon completion of all training, the contractor shall issue a Certificate of Training. The FAA inspector 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.

(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) Inspectors/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 copy of the aircraft Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) shall be provided each inspector/pilot on the first training day of each training course for the subject aircraft and shall be retained by the inspector/pilot. 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.

(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) 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.