GA Heli PWS 2016.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. PROJECT/TITLE

Helicopter 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 ground school and flight training for FAA inspectors/pilots in the courses specified in Schedule B. 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-500.

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. FAA Approved Training Program: The contractor’s FAA approved (14 CFR) Part 141 training course outline. The contractor must provide documentation of approved training courses by submitting a copy of their signed list of approved courses from their local Flight Standards District Office.

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

3. 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).

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.

E. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR), Parts 61, and 141. The applicable regulations are available for download, in pdf format, from www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/

FAA Order 4040.9E or as revised and available for download, in pdf format, from www.faa.gov.

Practical Test Standards available at:

http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/airmen/test_standards/

FAA Form 4040-2, Pilot Flight Record and Application for Check Flight, attached.

Appendix A, Certificate of Training and Course Evaluation, attached.

F. REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

(a) If the contractor’s FAA approved training program contains less than the minimum required hours of Part I, Schedule B, of this solicitation, the contractor is required to supplement their approved program with additional ground school, FSTD, or flight training as appropriate to achieve the minimum required hours. If the contractor’s approved training program contains more hours than the minimum stated in Part 1, Schedule B, then the contractor must submit the training hours in their approved training program.

(b) A maximum of four hours FSTD/flight instruction per day or eight hours of ground school per day per inspector class is permitted. If ground and FSTD/flight instruction are combined in a single day then a maximum of ten hours of training per day is permitted. To maintain continuity between training sessions, the contractor is requested to minimize the switching of instructors between sessions.

(c) 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.

(d) 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 inspector/pilot, an inspector/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 inspector’s/pilot's arrival. Such ground instruction must either be classroom or computer based training.

(e) Upon arrival, inspectors/pilots attending training under this contract must 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. At the completion of training, the FAA inspector or Designated Pilot Examiner administering a practical test or an instrument proficiency check must complete the form and return it to the inspector/pilot. If all training and testing is http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/ http://www.faa.gov/ completed by the contractor's instructor, then that instructor must complete the form and return it to the inspector/pilot.

2. QUALIFICATIONS

(a) INITIAL PILOT QUALIFICATION:

In compliance with the contractor’s FAA approved training program and the terms and conditions of the resulting contract/task order, the contractor must provide the aircraft, equipment, and training necessary to enable the FAA inspector/pilot to pass the practical test for the rating specified in Schedule B to commercial pilot or ATP standards as appropriate.

The types of training must include the following categories:

1. Initial pilot ground school;

2. Initial pilot flight training in a helicopter, and;

3. A practical test administered by an FAA Inspector, or a Designated Pilot Examiner as determined in F (3) (d) of this performance work statement.

(b) RECURRENT PILOT TRAINING:

In compliance with the contractor’s FAA approved training program and the terms and conditions of the resulting contract/task order, the contractor must provide the aircraft, equipment, and recurrent training necessary to enable the FAA inspector/pilot to be competent to pass an FAA practical test at the level of the pilot certificate held, in accordance with current industry standards and published FAA guidance.

The types of training must include the following categories:

1. Recurrent pilot ground school;

2. Recurrent pilot flight training in a helicopter, and;

3. A Pilot Proficiency Check recorded on FAA form 4040-2 as specified in section F (1)

(e) of this performance work statement.

(c) SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING HOURS:

The Contracting Officer may authorize hours in addition to those specified under Initial Qualification and Recurrent Pilot training when required by the individual inspector/pilot to successfully complete training. These hours must 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 completes the course in less time than the hours indicated in Schedule B, or partially completes training, the contractor must be paid the rate stated, less a pro rata credit for the unused time at the supplementary rate.

3. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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

(b) Flight simulation training device (FSTD) training, if applicable, must begin within one working day after satisfactory completion of ground school. Flight training must 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 must 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 must be met:

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

(2) At least one instructor must 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 must 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 initial training, the contractor must 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 must 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 must 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 must promptly notify the COR and the inspector/pilot’s emergency contact if known.

(f) If the inspector/pilot has not passed the applicable practical test or proficiency check after completion of the training outlined in Schedule B and in accordance with the specifications herein, the contractor must withhold further training and promptly notify the COR who may 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 must 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 must 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 must issue a Certificate of Training (Appendix A). The FAA inspector must sign the certificate certifying the type of training provided, specific dates, and the duration of such training. One copy of each such certificate must be submitted to the COR.

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

(1) Sufficient chalk, dry erase, or electronic boards for effective teaching must 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 must be well-lighted.

(4) Inspectors/pilots must be seated at suitable tables which provide sufficient space for writing and accomplishing assigned tasks.

(5) The classroom must be kept clean.

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

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

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

(9) The contractor must 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 must be eliminated.

(11) A copy of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) must be provided each inspector/pilot on the first training day of each training course for the training aircraft and must be retained by the inspector/pilot for the duration of the training course. A "Flight Training Manual" utilized in the contractor's training program which is at least equal in content and quality to the RFM will be an acceptable substitute. The use of such manuals must 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 must be provided to each inspector/pilot on the first training day of each training course.

(13) A FAA approved full flight simulator (FFS) if applicable to the contractor’s approved training course.

(14) The contractor must use only instructors authorized under their approved training program to instruct under this contract.

(15) Flight training aircraft under this contract must have cockpits large enough to accommodate a 75 inch tall pilot weighing up to 300 pounds. The contractor must maintain sufficient aircraft inventory for use in the training course to ensure availability of back-up aircraft when maintenance is necessary. All aircraft must be airworthy and certificated in the normal category by the FAA. Each helicopter provided by the contractor must be operated and maintained in accordance with applicable FAA regulations.

(16) Aircraft used for flight training under this contract must have seatbelts and shoulder harnesses for each occupant as well as fully functioning dual controls. The aircraft must be capable of performing all areas of operation in the practical test standards appropriate for the rating sought and have no operating limitations which prohibit its use in any of the areas of operation required for the practical test or proficiency check. All training aircraft must be equipped with radio equipment necessary for communications with air traffic control (ATC).

(17) Aircraft used for instrument training must have the flight instruments required for controlling the aircraft without outside references. Avionics must be capable of precision and at least two different non-precision instrument approaches including global positioning system (GPS) instrument approaches. GPS equipment must be instrument certified and contain the current database.

(18) Reciprocating engine aircraft must have fuel injected engines.

(j) The contractor's personnel, alone, must be in command of the aircraft utilized in contract performance. At no time will an FAA inspector/pilot be permitted to assume such command except in solo pilot operations.

(k) The contractor must provide all fuel, oil, landing fees, storage, and tie-down service. The contractor must 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 must be deemed included in the contract price.

4. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

(a) As part of their proposal, the contractor must submit:

• Evidence of their approved training program as described in section D (1) of this PWS which addresses the flight training listed in Schedule B.

• Proof of the ownership or lease of the helicopters to be used in training.

• A description of the training aids and facilities in sufficient detail to determine compliance with the requirements of section F (3) (i) (1 - 18) of this PWS. The government reserves the right to conduct an on-site inspection of the contractor's facilities and equipment to determine acceptability.

• Proposed ground and flight training hours in compliance with section F (1) of this PWS.

• Proposed number of training days expected to be required to complete all training and testing for each course.

(b) Deliverables

(1) The contractor is to provide initial, recurrent, and supplemental training as specified in Schedule B and section F. (2) of this performance work statement (PWS) in accordance with their approved training program.

(2) The contractor must:

• Provide training as specified in their approved training program.

• Provide the hours of training proposed in Schedule B.

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

• Provide each inspector/pilot with a RFM or substitute in compliance with section F (3) (i)

(11) of this PWS.

• Provide each inspector with a copy of the syllabus, training schedule and description of all maneuvers and procedures to be conducted in the training course on the first training day 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 inspector/pilot and the contractor’s instructor and the course critique (Appendix A) within 5 calendar days of the completion of the training.