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| AIRPORT TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT VISUAL GUIDANCE TECHNICAL SUPPORT | | | | | |
| Labor Categories & Skill Descriptions | | | | | |
| Labor Title/Skill Definition (* = KEY PERSONNEL) | Position Title | Years of Relevant Experience** | Degree Requirements (from an accredited college or university) | Relevant Experience Requirement and Other Information | Substitutions |
| Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation | | | | | |
| *Program Manager (OFF SITE) | | | | | |
| Serves as overall program manager and administrator for the contract and associated Task Orders. Provides leadership; strategic and tactical planning; and oversight in the management and administration of the contract. Has experience managing and supervising the work efforts of subordinate personnel. Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with the CO and COR on Task Order(s) and project matters. Candidate must be proficient in the Government contract process and standards, planning tools (i.e. work breakdown structures of products and services within the cost and schedule for each Task Order, Gantt charts, critical path analyses, PERT charts, etc.), budgeting, and report development. | Program Manager - Level 1 | 7-15 | Bachelor's Degree in operations research, engineering, business, mathematics, management science. | Candidates must have management experience in programs/projects, preferably aviation and/or research related. Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification is not required, but highly advised. | Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience |
| Aeronautical Specialist (OFF SITE) | | | |
| Provides technical expertise in the operation of aircraft such as airplanes, helicopters, UAS, and/or has experience in aviation program management at an airport, air carrier, or air space/traffic. Skill requirements include project management/organization, research techniques, creating plans, cost estimation, risk management, logistics, data collection, analysis, technical writing, and presenting formal/technical information. Capable of fully executing related research and development projects for visual guidance research program areas. Accomplish complete and timely deliverables without daily supervision. Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. | Bachelor's Degree in an aviation, aeronautical, or air traffic management or science. | Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. | Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience |
Aeronautical Specialist - Level 4 10-15
| Engineer (OFF SITE) | | | |
| Provides engineering expertise, principles, design, system analysis, and problem solving to meet the job requirements. Skill requirements include project management/organization, research techniques, creating plans, cost estimation, risk management, logistics, data collection, analysis, technical writing, and presenting formal/technical information. Capable of fully executing related research and development projects for visual guidance research program areas. Accomplish complete and timely deliverables without daily supervision. Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. | Bachelor's Degree in an engineering branch (civil, electrical, mechanical, or interdisciplinary) from a college or university with a degree curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). | Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. | Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience |
Engineer - Level 3 6-10
| *Lead Engineer (OFF SITE) |
| Candidate must have a degree in the electrical (preferred) or mechanical engineering branch from a college or university with a degree curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). The candidate must have an understanding and previous experience in circuits, electronics, lighting systems, and field installations. The candidate must be proficient in project management, engineering principles, produce and present technical written documentation to develop reports or documents for research objectives. The candidate must be able to plan, design, collect and analyze data, and operate electrical experiments, mockups, equipment, demonstrations, circuitry, electronics, and prototype devices related to the airport visual guidance task areas. Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. |
Lead Engineer - Level 1 +15 Bachelor's Degree in an electrical (preferred) or mechanical engineering from a college or university with a degree curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience
| Engineering Technician (3-ON SITE) | | | |
| Specialized electrical/mechanical/fabrication experience maintaining facilities, assets and infrastructure, and constructing project related mockups, equipment, demonstrations or prototype devices as provided through test plans, standard engineering drawings, or other sources. This candidate must be self-motivated, and have the ability to work without daily supervision/direction from senior project personnel, and have the ability to produce technical written documentation to project manager personnel to support the generation of technical reports or documents. | None | Electrician license not required, however is a strength. | Graduate certificate or degree from a Trade School may be substituted for 1 year of experience. An Associates Degree in related field may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 3 years experience. |
Engineering Technician - Level 3 6-10
| *Senior Engineering Technician - (1-ON SITE) | | | | | |
| See Engineering Technician description; and has expert level knowledge (minimum 15 years experience) of airport visual guidance program area task areas or (minimum 15 years experience) air operations area electrician experience (i.e. taxiway/runway lighting, obstruction lighting, NAVAID lighting, etc.). Candidate must have an expert level (minimum 15 years experience) electrical, mechanical, fabrication, and troubleshooting experience to be able to plan, setup, construct, and operate airport visual guidance mockups, equipment, demonstrations, and prototype devices. Candidate must be proficient in providing supervision, instruction and/or direction to other technician personnel, and have the ability to produce and present technical written documentation to project personnel to support technical reports or documents. Experience and knowledge of photometry equipment and understands data outputs is not required, however strongly preferred. | | | None | Experience and knowledge of photometry equipment and understands data outputs is not required, however strongly preferred. | Graduate certificate or degree from a Trade School may be substituted for 1 year of experience. An Associates Degree in related field may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 3 years experience. |
| Senior Engineering Technician - Level 2 | +20 | | | |
| Human Factors Specialist (OFF SITE) | | | |
| Provides human factors principles, design, and engineering functions for job requirements. This may include, but not limited to: human interactions to lighting and visual cues, situational awareness, experiment design procedures, data collection, test and evaluations, operational requirements, human-in-the-loop scenarios, ergonomics, and kinematics. Skill requirements include project management/organization, research techniques, creating plans, cost estimation, risk management, logistics, data collection, analysis, technical writing, and presenting formal/technical information. Capable of fully executing related research and development projects for visual guidance research program areas. Accomplish complete and timely deliverables without daily supervision. Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. | Bachelor's Degree in applied or experimental psychology, human factors, ergonomics, sociology, or industrial engineering. | Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. | Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience |
Human Factors Specialist - Level 4 10-15
| Operations Research Analyst (OFF SITE) | | | |
| Skill requirements include project management/organization, research techniques, creating plans, cost estimation, risk managment,logistics, data collection, analysis, technical writing, and presenting formal/technical information. Capable of fully executing related research and development projects for visual guidance research program areas. Accomplish complete and timely deliverables without daily supervision. Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. | Bachelor's Degree in operations research, computer science, engineering, business, mathematics, information systems, or management science. | Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. | Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience |
Operations Research Analyst - Level 4 10-15
| Physical Scientist (OFF SITE) | | | |
| Provides technical expertise, principles, design, systems analysis, and problem solving in the general areas of operations that pertain to specific NAS environments and operational requirements. Skill requirements include project management/organization, research techniques, creating plans, cost estimation, risk management, logistics, data collection, analysis, technical writing, and presenting formal/technical information. Capable of fully executing related research and development projects for visual guidance research program areas. Accomplish complete and timely deliverables without daily supervision. Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. | Bachelor's Degree in any of the physical sciences (e.g.., chemistry, physics, meteorology. | Airport operations and lighting experience is not required, however strongly preferred. | Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience |
Physical Scientist - Level 4 10-15
| Pilot (OFF SITE) | | | | | |
| Provides expertise in the operations and characteristics of various types of airframes. The candidate possesses or has possessed a Pilot certificate (with rating , in addition to a minimum in the specific category. Pilots may be tasked to provide experience, information, perspectives, or opinions depending on research requirement. | Pilot - General Aviation, Commercial, or UAS (Part 107 Certificate) | Minimum number of hours required for type of pilot required. | None | Minimum number of hours required for Pilot: General Aviation Pilot - 150 hours; Commercial Pilot - 250 hours; UAS Pilot with Part 107 Certificate - 100 hrs. | N/A |
| Subject Matter Expert (SME) (OFF SITE) | | | | |
| SME has special skills or knowledge on a particular job or topic to related to an FAA Visual Guidance Task Areas. This is a highly specialized category to fulfill the occasional needs of the Contractor to acquire the services of recognized experts in a particular discipline. Areas of specific disciple may include photometry, electrical theory, airport lighting electrical design, lighting research scientist, or professor. | Subject Matter Expert (SME) | +20 | Bachelor's Degree in relevant SME disciple | SME must meet minimum degree and years of experience requirements, and be knowledgeable in their expert field/category. Personal bio/resume must be submitted to the FAA prior to being accepted as an SME. |
| Technical Writer/Editor (OFF SITE) | | | |
| Writes and edits professional documents for content, format, flow and integrity in conformance with best practices. Determines the suitability of material for target audience. Involved in projects from planning stage. Provides additional or missing materials and edit written copy. | Bachelor's Degree in English, communications, technical writing or technology management, or related/relevant discipline. | Must have experience using MS Office programs | 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience. PhD in related field may be substituted for Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience |
Technical Writer/Editor Level 3 6-10
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