C-37A PWS FY24 4.4.24 Draft.docx

28 March 2024

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

C-37A and ADVANDED C-37 TRAINING

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AVIATION TRAINING SYSTEMS

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D - Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only (administrative or operational use) (5 November 2012). Other requests shall be referred to Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (PMA205), 47123 Buse Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670.

Document Revision History

PWS Point of Contract List

Table of Contents

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1. ACRONYMS:

The following definitions are provided for acronyms that may be used in this solicitation/contract:

Performance Work Statement

(a) GENERAL SCOPE: The objective of this document is to specify requirements to contract C-37A (a Navy configured Gulfstream G-V) Pilot Training, C-37B (a Navy configured Gulfstream G-550) Advanced Training, C-37 Maintenance Training, C-37 Flight Engineer training, C-37 Flight Attendant/Emergency training, and classroom and eLearning (non-aircraft specific) training.

The matrix below identifies which specification paragraph applies to each CLIN. CLINs are numbered with an “XX” at the beginning as they keep the same number for each ordering period, the first two numbers changing with the year.

The C-37A and courses must be presented at a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 142 certified training center for the applicable Gulfstream G-V aircraft at time of training. Pilot Initial course attendees will be designated Military Aviators assigned to the C-37. GV Pilot Recurrent course attendees will be qualified C-37 Pilot-in-Command or Second Pilot military aviators that will have normally completed the C-37A Pilot Initial Course. All International Procedures course attendees will be designated Military Aviators. Courses are stand-alone in that no contractor, pre-arrival training requirements of the trainee will be allowed. (This does not include courses specified as online/eLearning training courses.) Courses may be existing, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) training courses modified to meet specific requirements delineated herein. All training courses shall be taught in compliance with the C-37 Model Manager Approved Training Syllabi (ATS) (refer to this section’s paragraph, (c)(2)(iv)). All courses shall be documented with a record of training, a flight crew performance report (for applicable simulator events such as initial, recurrent, RNP-AR, etc), a completion certificate, and a course critique. These items shall be made available to the COR and appropriate management personnel as defined by the COR, and shall be available on a web portal for view and download as required within 10 working days of the completion of the course.

The Contractor shall provide the following specific individual courses:

· GV Pilot Initial Course

· GV Pilot Initial for Flight Engineers

· GV Pilot Recurrent

· GV Flight Engineer Recurrent Training

· GV Maintenance Initial Training

· Flight Attendant/Emergency Initial Training

· Flight Attendant/Emergency Recurrent Training

· GV Simulator Period (2 Hour Wet Lease)

· EVAS eLearning with Simulator

· GV to G550 Differences Initial

· GV to G550 Differences Recurrent

· G450/G550 to GV Differences Initial

· G450/G550 to GV Differences Recurrent

· GV Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Pilot Initial

· GV Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Flight Engineer

· GV Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Pilot Recurrent

· GV Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Initial

· GV Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Recurrent

· GV Basic Model Avionics Training

· GV Advanced Troubleshooting

· General Emergency Training with Drills

· Large Cabin Connectivity

· GV Familiarization for Managers

· GV Maintenance Update

· Aero IT

· AHA First Aid/CPR/AED with eLearning

· GV Energy Management

· GV Crew Resource Management LOFT

· GV Engine Run and Taxi

· MedAire

· GV International Procedures LOFT

· GV International Procedures LOFT – Flight Engineer

· GV Energy Management – Flight Engineer

· GV Crew Resource Management LOFT – Flight Engineer

· aeroCNCT

· Gulfstream Large Cabin Connectivity Crew

· GV Avionics Pre-Course

The following individual non-aircraft specific training courses are required:

· Pilot Initial International Procedures Training

· Pilot Recurrent International Procedures Training. (eLearning)

· Emergency Vision Assurances System (EVAS) Training. (eLearning)

· eLearning Library

For all courses, the Contractor shall provide:

· All the necessary facilities,

· FAA certified instructors

· Management personnel

· Scheduling/ administrative personnel

· Materials and rights for use of materials for this contracted training

· Training devices, simulators and courseware/materials needed for each course.

· Online access to eLearning courses

(b) REQUIREMENTS:

(1) COURSES: The following courses shall be provided:

(i) GV Pilot Initial Course: The GV (C-37A) Pilot Initial Training course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training will be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 29 consecutive days (25 training days). The C-37A Pilot Initial course shall minimally be 120.0 training hours in length consisting of: administration/check-in; lessons in general aircraft systems including:

(A) General Aircraft/Preflight

(B) Air, Environmental, Pneumatic, Pressurization, and Oxygen Systems

(C) Anti-Ice, De-ice and Foul Weather Procedures

(D) Automatic Flight Systems

(E) Communications

(F) Electrical System

(G) Engines, APU, Thrust Reversers

(H) Fire Protection/Overheat Detection/Suppression

(I) Flight Controls

(J) Avionics; Flight Instrument Systems, Displays, Flight Management, Navigation

(K) Fuel System

(L) Hydraulic Systems

(M) Landing Gear and Brakes System

(N) Warning (Fire/Master) Systems

(O) Lighting Systems

(P) Aircraft Performance/Computations/Checklists

(Q) Flight Planning/Weight and Balance Computations

(R) Crew Resource Management (CRM)

1. Emergency Procedures, Emergency Equipment, Airstairs, Doors, Windows

The C-37A Pilot Initial Training course shall also include Category II initial training and Enhanced Visual System (EVS) training; cockpit familiarization training; part task trainer (PTT) sessions; simulator sessions; course exam, flight crew performance record, record of training, and completion of a course evaluation. The C-37A Pilot Initial course shall minimally include eight (8) 6.0-hour simulator periods (48.0 hours), each consisting of a 1.0 hour pre-brief, 4.0 hours flight simulator time divided equally between the right and left seat (2.0-hours each seat), and a 1.0-hour debrief. Heads-up Guidance System (HGS) /Heads-Up-Display (HUD) training should be provided throughout all simulator training periods or in at least one dedicated simulator period.” EVS and Category II initial approach training shall be conducted during at least one simulator session. CAT II training must be instructed by a qualified instructor and consist of FAA approved ground training, simulator training, and a written test. In addition to these simulator periods, each crew of two pilots shall jointly receive a minimum of 4.0-hours (divided equally between right/Pilot Flying (PF) and left/Pilot Non-Flying (PNF) seat) in a PTT or higher-level training device (i.e., simulator) to address specific aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, FMS). Pilots completing the proficiency training/course shall have reviewed and practiced all areas and maneuvers as defined under 14 CFR Part 61 for Pilot-in-Command/Second-in-Command for a FAA Type Rating. At the completion of Pilot Initial Training, eligible pilots will be given the option to take an Airline Transport Pilot/Type practical test in accordance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 61. In this case, the final simulator period shall serve as a FAA Type and/or ATP rating check flight/evaluation, providing the student has satisfactorily completed all pre-requisites. Completion will be documented with a record of training and a flight crew performance report.

(ii) GV Pilot Initial for Flight Engineers: The GV Pilot Initial for Flight Engineers shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Flight Engineer Initial will consist of the associated pilot initial ground school and simulator events for GV. The Flight Engineer must be scheduled concurrently with a military pilot. Flight Engineers will sit behind the pilot during simulator periods and perform duties per the C-37A, training instructions, and standard operating procedures. Completion will be documented with a record of training.

(iii) GV Pilot Recurrent: The GV (C-37A) Pilot/Flight Engineer Recurrent Training course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training will be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 5.0 consecutive days (5.0 training days). The C-37A Pilot/Flight Engineer Recurrent Training course shall minimally be 32.0 training hours in length consisting of: administration /check-in, lessons in general aircraft systems review (refer to paragraph (b)(1)(i)) and aircraft updates/lessons learned, EVS, HUD review, simulator sessions to include EVS and Category II approach review and practice, and a course completion evaluation. The C-37A Pilot Recurrent course shall minimally include three (3) 6.0-hour simulator periods (18.0 hours), each consisting of a minimum of 1.0-hour pre-brief, 4.0- hours flight simulator time divided equally between the right and left seat (2.0-hours each seat), and a 1.0-hour debrief. At least one simulator period shall include Category II approach training, with a minimum of one CAT II approach as PF and PM and a minimum of 2.0-hour pre-brief in order to conduct Category II recurrent ground training and written examination. Completion of CAT II recurrent will be annotated with a record of training. Pilots completing this proficiency training/course shall have reviewed FAA requirements under 14 CFR Part 61 for Pilot-in-Command and Second-in-Command for an FAA Type Rating. Receipt of an FAA type or ATP rating or FAA check flight certificate is not a course requirement. All flight simulator-training periods should be geared to “flight training”, vice “check flights.” Flight Engineers, when scheduled, must attend training concurrently with a pilot. Flight Engineers will sit behind the pilot during simulator periods and perform duties per the C-37A NATOPS. Simulator training will minimally include all checklists, ground, Visual Flight and Instrument Flight Rules, procedures and events, Category II approaches, balanced/unbalanced flight, emergency procedures, and Crew Resource Management. A NATOPS qualified Instructor/Evaluator will be provided to administer check rides for those pilots requiring a NATOPS evaluation. Normally this will occur during simulator two to coincide with emergency procedures and maneuvers. Completion will be documented with a record of training and flight crew performance report.

(iv) GV Flight Engineer Recurrent Training: The GV Pilot/Flight Engineer Recurrent Training course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training will be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 5.0 consecutive days (5.0 training days). The C-37A Pilot/Flight Engineer Recurrent Training course shall minimally be 32.0 training hours in length consisting of: administration /check-in, lessons in general aircraft systems review (refer to paragraph (b)(1)(i)) and aircraft updates/lessons learned, EVS, HUD review, simulator sessions to include EVS and Category II approach review and practice, and a course completion evaluation. The C-37A Pilot Recurrent course shall minimally include three (3) 6.0-hour simulator periods (18.0 hours), each consisting of a minimum of 1.0-hour pre-brief, 4.0- hours flight simulator time divided equally between the right and left seat (2.0-hours each seat), and a 1.0-hour debrief. At least one simulator period shall include Category II approach training, with a minimum of one CAT II approach as PF and PM and a minimum of 2.0-hour pre-brief in order to conduct Category II recurrent ground training and written examination. Completion of CAT II recurrent will be annotated with a record of training. Pilots completing this proficiency training/course shall have reviewed FAA requirements under 14 CFR Part 61 for Pilot-in-Command and Second-in-Command for an FAA Type Rating. Receipt of an FAA type or ATP rating or FAA check flight certificate is not a course requirement. All flight simulator-training periods should be geared to “flight training”, vice “check flights.” Flight Engineers, when scheduled, must attend training concurrently with a pilot. Flight Engineers will sit behind the pilot during simulator periods and perform duties per the C-37A NATOPS. Simulator training will minimally include all checklists, ground, Visual Flight and Instrument Flight Rules, procedures and events, Category II approaches, balanced/unbalanced flight, emergency procedures, and Crew Resource Management. A NATOPS qualified Instructor/Evaluator will be provided to administer check rides for those pilots requiring a NATOPS evaluation. Normally this will occur during simulator two to coincide with emergency procedures and maneuvers. Completion will be documented with a record of training.

(v) Pilot Initial International Procedures Course: The non-aircraft specific Pilot Initial International Procedures course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training shall be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 3.0 consecutive days (a maximum of 3.0 training days). The Pilot Initial International Procedures course shall minimally be 17.0 training hours in length and will include training in International and Special Use Airspace procedures as specified in the current FAA Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS). Training shall include, but not limited to: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rules, regulations and standards, flight planning, customs and entry requirements, navigation, oceanic flight procedures, communication, emergency procedures, terminal procedures, RVSM, Minimum Navigation Performance Specification (MNPS) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) airspaces. Completion will be documented with a record of training.

(vi) Pilot Recurrent International Procedures eLearning Course: The non-aircraft specific Pilot Refresher International Procedures eLearning course (IPT) shall be self-paced, web-based/eLearning and approximately 8.0 hours in length. The Pilot Refresher course shall minimally include a review of International and Special Use Airspace procedures as specified in the current FAA Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS). Training shall include, but not limited to: review of basic and updated International Operations and emergency procedures, regulatory and technological changes, oceanic flight, navigation, flight planning, equipment requirements, communications procedures, customs, RVSM, MNPS, and RNP airspaces. Completion will be documented with a record of training.

(vii) GV Maintenance Initial Training: The C-37A Maintenance Initial Training Course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training will be performed at a contractor provided facility not to exceed 18 training days. The C-37A Maintenance Initial Training Courses shall minimally be 100 hours in length consisting of: administration/check-in; classroom and practical training and repair applications on C-37A aircraft systems with focus on aircraft systems, trouble shooting, problem solving, and functional check procedures per Air Transport Association (ATA)-100 and applicable Gulfstream Aerospace G-V Maintenance Publications/Maintenance Plans; Part Task Trainer or simulator training; and cockpit familiarization (using a Cockpit Familiarization Trainer) applicable to maintenance and ground handling. Hands-on aircraft parts/systems shall be used when possible. The course shall minimally include 4.0 hours instruction in a Part Task Trainer or simulator (i.e., 1.0 hours pre/post brief and 3.0 hours of training device/simulator time) time to include training in systems checks and maintenance-required levels of operation. The PTT/simulator training shall minimally include: Pre-start/Ground Checks Lists; Normal start/shutdown; normal ground run; start malfunctions; crank cycles; engine fires; Reverse Check; and miscellaneous system malfunctions. Trainees must pass a final exam. The C-37A Maintenance Initial Training Courses shall be capable of meeting ATA 104 Level III or higher criteria. Aircraft systems shall minimally include:

a. General Aircraft Introduction/Description

b. Engine/Power plants

c. Electrical Systems

d. Lighting

e. Master Caution/Warning Lights

f. Fuel System

g. Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

h. Environmental, Oxygen and Pressurization Systems

i. Pneumatics System

j. Fire, Ice and Rain Protection System

k. Hydraulics, Landing Gear and Brake Systems, Windows and Doors

l. Flight Controls

m. Avionics (Communications/ Navigation Systems)

n. Preflight/Routine Aircraft Maintenance Inspections/Ground Handling

(viii) Flight Attendant/Emergency Initial Training: The Flight Attendant/Emergency Initial Training course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training shall consist of a core curriculum of a commercial FAA course approved under 14 CFR Part 135 and/or 14 CFR Part 91.

All course requirements must be completed to successfully complete the course.

Training shall consist of classroom training, cabin trainer training, and in-pool water survival training. The contractor shall provide all equipment, training materials, training devices/simulators, training aids, pool facilities, scheduling, administration, supervision, instructors, facilities and other items and services for the training of the C-37 aircrew flight attendants. The training shall not exceed a total of five (5) consecutive days of training and shall minimally consist of 30 hours of training time. The course shall minimally include the following as they apply to the C-37:

(A) Abnormal situations (ground and in-flight, unplanned/planned, landing/ditching)

(B) Evacuation/emergency exits (requires a training device that simulates a medium size cabin aircraft with sound, motion and smoke simulation capability).

(C) Sea survival and emergency/flotation equipment use/familiarization /hypothermia

(D) HAZMAT materials/cargo

(E) First Aid/illness/injury/exposure

(F) Aircraft emergency equipment application and utilization (emergency radios, emergency oxygen, breathing equipment, extinguishers, fire suppression)

(G) Aircraft cabin controls Flight Attendant Duties and Responsibilities including serving etiquette/protocol/menu training

(I) Crew Coordination and communications

(J) Passenger safety briefings

(K) C-37 standard equipment

(L) Applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations

(ix) Flight Attendant/Emergency Recurrent Training: The C-37 Flight Attendant/Emergency Recurrent course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training shall follow the approved recurrent course under the contractor's 14 CFR Part 142 Training Center Certificate to train Part 91 and/or Part 135 operators as applicable. Training shall consist of a review of emergency situations, cabin trainer training, and in-pool water survival training. The contractor shall provide all equipment, training materials, training devices/simulators, training aids, pool facilities, scheduling, administration, supervision, instructors, facilities and other items and services for the training of the C-37 flight attendants. The training shall not exceed three (3) days of training and shall minimally consist of 14 hours of training time.

(x) GV Simulator Periods (2 Hour Wet Lease): Additional simulator periods shall be used as required to perform additional training, proficiency examinations, pilot upgrades, or NATOPS qualifying simulator checks. No additional costs above and beyond normal simulator periods shall be incurred. Training shall consist of a minimum of 2 hours in the simulator with 1 hour before to brief and 30 minutes after to debrief.

(xi) Emergency Vision Assurances System (EVAS) Training eLearning: Emergency Vision Assurances System (EVAS) Training eLearning: The Emergency Vision Assurances System (EVAS) Training eLearning course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training shall be made available and conducted in a self-paced, on-line (internet) eLearning format with an approximate training period of 0.5 hours The EVAS Training shall consist of lessons in EVAS systems overview, components and functions, inspection, testing, limitations, CRM, and decision making.

(xii) EVAS eLearning with Simulator: Emergency Vision Assurances System (EVAS) Training eLearning: The Emergency Vision Assurances System (EVAS) Training eLearning course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training shall be made available and conducted in a self-paced, on-line (internet) eLearning format with a training period of 0.5 hours. Upon completion of eLearning, the pilot will conduct a .25 hour examination, a .5 hour brief, and a .5 hour simulator event. The simulator event will be in the G550 full motion simulator, and will include hands on training to include smoke mask and goggles, smoke machine for effect, inflating the EVAS, flying an approach with EVAS, and landing the aircraft with EVAS. Human factors, CRM, aircraft specific procedures, and onboard fire case studies will be discussed. The simulator will consist of a minimum of 0.5 hour in the simulator per student, and shall be conducted as pilot flying. The EVAS Training shall consist of lessons in EVAS systems overview, components and functions, inspection, testing, limitations, CRM, and decision making. Completion shall be documented with a record of training.

(xiii) GV to G550 Differences Initial: The C-37A/B (GV/G550) Differences Initial course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS and current FAA standards. Training will be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 1.0 consecutive day (1.0 training day). Training shall emphasize the differences (cockpit, avionics, flight characteristics and procedures, etc.) between the C-37A (GV) and the C-37B (G550). Pilots shall have completed C-37A (GV) Initial Pilot Training prior to attending C-37B (G550) Differences Training. Pilots shall have completed GV Pilot Initial or recurrent.

(xiv) GV to G550 Differences Recurrent: The C-37A/B (GV/G550) Differences Recurrent course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS and current FAA standards. Training will be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 1.0 consecutive day (1.0 training day). Training shall emphasize the differences (cockpit, avionics, flight characteristics and procedures, etc.) between the C-37A (G-V) and the C-37B (G-550). Pilots shall have completed C-37A (GV) Initial Pilot Training, and GV to G550 Differences Initial prior to attending C-37B (G550) Differences Recurrent. Pilots shall have completed GV Initial Pilot Training. Pilots attending GV to G550 Differences shall attend within two months of completing GV initial or recurrent.

(xv) G450/G550 to GV Differences Initial: The G450/G550 to GV (C-37B to A) Differences Initial course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS and current FAA standards. Training will be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 1.0 consecutive day (1.0 training day). Training shall emphasize the differences (cockpit, avionics, flight characteristics and procedures, etc.) between the C-37A (G-V) and the C-37B (G-550). Pilots shall have completed C-37B (G550) Pilot Initial, prior to attending G550 to GV Differences Initial. Pilots shall have completed G550 Initial Pilot Training. Pilots attending G550 to GV Differences shall attend within two months of completing G550 initial or recurrent.

(xvi) G450/G550 to GV Differences Recurrent: The G450/G550 to GV (C-37B to A) Differences Recurrent course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS and current FAA standards. Training will be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 1.0 consecutive day (1.0 training day). Training shall emphasize the differences (cockpit, avionics, flight characteristics and procedures, etc.) between the C-37A (G-V) and the C-37B (G-550). Pilots shall have completed G550 Pilot Initial Training, and G550 to GV Differences Initial prior to attending G550 to GV Differences Recurrent. Pilots shall have completed G550 Pilot Initial. Pilots attending G550 to GV Differences Recurrent shall attend within two months of completing G550 initial or recurrent.

(xvii) GV Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Pilot Initial: The Gulfstream (GV) Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Training course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training shall be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 8.0 hours. This training shall consist of: administration/check-in, and lessons in takeoff briefings and Go-No-Go decision making. The Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Training course shall minimally include 1 (one) 6.0-hour simulator period (for a crew of two pilots) consisting of a 2.0 hour brief/debrief, and 4.0 hours flight simulator time divided equally between pilots (2.0-hours each of pilot flying time for a crew of 2 pilots). During the four hour simulator training, each crew member will face multiple different V1 scenarios, requiring a decision by the flight crew to either continue the takeoff or abort. In addition to gaining proficiency in the go/no-go decision-making process, this course shall also give both pilots an opportunity to fly their aircraft under the high stress and demands of an emergency return. Each pilot shall have the opportunity to practice multiple emergency decision and return scenarios and trained to proficiency. Flight Engineers, when scheduled, must attend training concurrently with a pilot. Flight Engineers will sit behind the pilot during simulator periods and perform duties per the C-37A NATOPS.

(xviii) GV Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Flight Engineer: The Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Training course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS in the GV simulator. The flight engineer shall be scheduled with a military pilot enrolled in Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Initial or Recurrent. The flight engineer shall attend the brief and debrief, and will sit in the jumpseat behind the pilots acting in their ATS and NATOPS assigned roles. Training shall be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 8.0 hours. This training shall consist of: administration/check-in, and lessons in takeoff briefings and Go-No-Go decision making. The Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Training course shall minimally include 1 (one) 6.0-hour simulator period (for a crew of two pilots) consisting of a 2.0 hour brief/debrief, and 4.0 hours flight simulator time divided equally between pilots (2.0-hours each of pilot flying time for a crew of 2 pilots). During the four hour simulator training, each crew member will face multiple different V1 scenarios, requiring a decision by the flight crew to either continue the takeoff or abort. In addition to gaining proficiency in the go/no-go decision-making process, this course shall also give both pilots an opportunity to fly their aircraft under the high stress and demands of an emergency return. Each pilot shall have the opportunity to practice multiple emergency decision and return scenarios and trained to proficiency. Flight Engineers, when scheduled, must attend training concurrently with a pilot. Flight Engineers will sit behind the pilot during simulator periods and perform duties per the C-37A NATOPS and applicable instructions and SOPs.

(xix) GV Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Pilot Recurrent: The GV Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Recurrent course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Pilots must have completed the GV or G550 Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Pilot Initial course. Training shall be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 8.0 hours. This training shall consist of: administration/check-in, and lessons in takeoff briefings, contamination, performance, short field considerations, and Go-No-Go decision making. The Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go-No-Go Training course shall minimally include 1 (one) 6.0-hour simulator period (for a crew of two pilots) consisting of a 2.0 hour brief/debrief, and 4.0 hours flight simulator time divided equally between pilots (2.0-hours each of pilot flying time for a crew of 2 pilots). During the four hour simulator training, each crew member will face multiple different V1 scenarios, requiring a decision by the flight crew to either continue the takeoff or abort. These scenarios should be in a more demanding and realistic situation than the initial course, to include crosswind, tailwind, contamination, short runway, and narrow runway. In addition to gaining proficiency in the go/no-go decision-making process, this course shall also give both pilots an opportunity to fly their aircraft under the high stress and demands of an emergency return. Each pilot shall have the opportunity to practice multiple emergency decision and return scenarios and trained to proficiency. Flight Engineers, when scheduled, must attend training concurrently with a pilot. Flight Engineers will sit behind the pilot during simulator periods and perform duties per the C-37 NATOPS, instructions, and SOP.

(xx) GV Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Initial: The GV Advanced Upset Prevention & Recovery Initial course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training shall be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 10.0 hours. This training shall consist of: administration/check-in, and lessons in preventing in-flight loss of control and recovery from upset if prevention is not possible. The Advanced Upset Prevention & Recovery Training course shall minimally include: 3.5 hours of ground school/academics covering low/high speed aerodynamics, stability and control, aircraft performance, and upset recovery techniques; and 1 (one) 4.5-hour simulator period (for a crew of two pilots) consisting of a 0.5 hour debrief, and 4.0 hours flight simulator time divided equally between pilots (2.0-hours each of pilot flying time for a crew of 2 pilots). During the simulator training, each crew member shall be trained to recognize, experience, and recover from full aerodynamic stall and speeds in excess of VMO/MMO and specific recovery techniques shall be practiced to proficiency. This training should be independent of the normal stall sequences practiced in a standard initial or recurrent (refresher) training and requires an aerodynamic model qualified by the FAA for this type of training. The simulator period shall include pilots experiencing actual scenarios that ended in fatal accidents. All prior academic and simulator gained knowledge shall be used to safely and successfully recover from these dangerous and difficult scenarios. Course material/handouts will be provided, and training will be recorded with a record of training.

(xxi) GV Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Recurrent: The GV Advanced Upset Prevention & Recovery Recurrent course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Pilots must have completed the GV Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Initial. Training shall be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 10.0 hours. This training shall consist of: administration/check-in, and lessons in preventing in-flight loss of control and recovery from upset if prevention is not possible. The Advanced Upset Prevention & Recovery Recurrent course shall minimally include: 3.5 hours of ground school/academics covering low/high speed aerodynamics, stability and control, aircraft performance, upset recovery techniques, recent aircraft upset case studies, low altitude stall case studies, and other relevant corporate aviation upset and recovery case studies; and 1 (one) 4.5-hour simulator period (for a crew of two pilots) consisting of a 0.5 hour debrief, and 4.0 hours flight simulator time divided equally between pilots (2.0-hours each of pilot flying time for a crew of 2 pilots). During the simulator training, each crew member shall be trained to recognize, experience, and recover from full aerodynamic stall and speeds in excess of VMO/MMO and specific recovery techniques shall be practiced to proficiency. This training should be independent of the normal stall sequences practiced in a standard initial or recurrent (refresher) training and requires an aerodynamic model qualified by the FAA for this type of training. This training should build on the initial course, and should include stalls in the landing configuration at low altitude, while circling, high attitude low altitude recovery, and full stall at low altitude on climbout. The simulator period shall include pilots experiencing actual scenarios that ended in fatal accidents. All prior academic and simulator gained knowledge shall be used to safely and successfully recover from these dangerous and difficult scenarios. Course material/handouts will be provided, and training will be recorded with a record of training.

(xxii) GV Basic Model Avionics Training:

The GV Basic Model Avionics Training Course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training shall be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed five (5) training days. The course shall provide Government maintenance personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively maintain the GV and to review and expand information on the Avionics systems installed in the C-37A (GV) aircraft to include DU-885. Emphasis should be placed on system operation and control, and efficient maintenance practices to maintain basic aircraft avionics. The course shall minimally include 37.0 hours of academic training consisting of welcome/introduction, and the following systems training:

A. ATA 22 Auto Flight B. ATA 23 Communications C. ATA 25 Equipment/Furnishings D. ATA 31 Indicating and Recording E. ATA 34 Navigation

F. RVSM/DRVSM

Student performance shall be evaluated by the contractor during practical application training.

(xxiii) GV Advanced Troubleshooting: The C-37A (GV) Advanced Trouble Shooting Training Course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS.

Training shall be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed five (5) consecutive training days. The course shall provide Government maintenance personnel with training in the analytical processes used to perform in-depth/advanced troubleshooting logically and with a minimum of resources. The C-37A Advanced Trouble Shooting Training Course shall minimally be 32.0 hours in length consisting of administration/check-in and classroom and practical training in aircraft systems. The course shall minimally include instruction in practical applications (i.e. PTT, simulator, computer-based training, CFT, etc.) to include training in systems checks and trouble shooting. Students shall be exposed to system malfunctions using real world scenarios in a real time cockpit environment.

(xxiv) General Emergency Training with Drills: The General Emergency Training with Drills course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training shall provide aircrew members with the knowledge and procedures to handle emergency situations. This training shall minimally consist of a core curriculum of a commercial FAA course approved for annual emergency procedures and drill training. Training shall consist of classroom training, egress and raft survival training in a pool, hands on emergency exit operation training, and cabin emergency drills, and use various emergency equipment including, but not limited to: fire extinguishers, oxygen equipment, life vests, life rafts, oxygen masks (walk around bottle), passenger oxygen mask, and emergency smoke hood, etc. The contractor shall provide all equipment, training materials, training devices, training aids, scheduling, administration, supervision, instructors, facilities and other items and services for the training of the C-37 aircrew. The training shall not exceed one (1) day of training and shall minimally consist of 8.0 hours of training time. The course shall minimally include the following emergency procedures training:

(A) Aircraft Fires and Fire Fighting

(B) Evacuation/emergency procedures.

(C) Crew Resource Management

(D) Decompression and High Altitude Physiology

(E) Ditching and Survival Equipment

(F) Evacuation Procedures

(G) HAZMAT

Training shall be FAA Part 142 approved and consist of both classroom and practical hands-on (drill) training.

(xxv) Large Cabin Connectivity: The Large Cabin Connectivity Training Course shall be conducted for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. Training shall be performed at a contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed five (5) training days. The course shall provide Government maintenance personnel with the knowledge required to understand and maintain the Voice/Data systems including satellite communications, orbital satellite constellations for connectivity, types of orbit, frequency bands, and satellite beam design. The Training Course shall minimally be 34.0 hours in length consisting of administration/check-in, classroom and practical hands-on training. The course shall minimally include training in system description, operation, systems local area network interfaces, network configuration, and software update process. Student performance shall be evaluated by the contractor during practical application training.

(xxvi) GV Familiarization for Managers: The Contractor shall provide GV Gulfstream Familiarization for Managers Training for each trainee in accordance with the ATS. The Contractor shall provide the training at a Contractor provided facility within a continuous period not to exceed 5 consecutive days. The course shall provide Government maintenance managers/supervisory personnel with the ability to describe basic systems operations, understand indications and warnings, identify major components, and reference applicable manufacturer’s manuals for maintenance, component and operational information. The GV Familiarization Training Course shall minimally be 33.0 hours in length consisting of administration/check-in; classroom and practical training in aircraft systems, and ATA-100 Gulfstream (GV) Aerospace Maintenance Publications/Maintenance Plans and Programs. Academic and practical training shall minimally include:

(A). Publications (B). General Aircraft Introduction/Description (C). Power plants (D). Electrical Systems (E). Fire Protection Systems (F). Fuel System (G). Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) (H). Air Conditioning, Environmental, Oxygen and Pressurization Systems (I). Pneumatics System (J). Hydraulics Systems (K). Flight Controls (L). Navigation

(M) Oxygen Systems

(xxvii) GV Maintenance Update: The Contractor shall provide GV Maintenance Update which will consist of 29.5 hours of ground training, 2.5 hours of system integration, and a 3 hour exam. This will be conducted in 5 consecutive training days. Students will be qualified and designated C-37 flight engineers. The course will cover the latest service information and operational aspects of a safe and efficient dispatch of the aircraft. The flight engineer will be required to utilize technical data as well as recall major system and sub-system normal operations, ground handling, safety precautions, and system self-test procedures. Flight engineers attending the course shall have previously completed maintenance initial and be familiar with the day to day operation of the airframe and engines. The course will cover: aircraft technical documentation updates, systems review, operationally based troubleshooting.

(xxviii) Aero IT: The Contractor shall provide AeroIT to provide training on onboard information technology systems, to include configuration, troubleshooting of networks and satellite communication systems. The course will cover: satellite networks and network theory, troubleshooting and network management. The course must be provided by Satcom Direct, or in direct partnership with Satcom Direct, and must provide a certificate of completion. Students should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in aviation, and possess a basic knowledge of networking (how to set up a router, the difference between a modem and router, etc.). The course will consist of 26 hours of classroom and hands on training, and a four hour review and final exam. The course will be complimentary to the Network+ certification, must be an FAA approved course. Students must be C-37 pilot/FE/TSS. The course must cover the following topics:

a. Exploring Connectivity Fundamentals

b. Communication Hardware

c. Network Fundamentals

d. Network Addressing

e. Network Connectivity

f. Network Implementation

g. Sub-Networks

h. Network Models

i. TCP/IP Services

j. Virtual Private Networks

k. Communication Systems and Services

l. Voice Calling Options

m. Aircraft Network Diagrams

n. Troubleshooting Tools

o. Troubleshooting SATCOM Issues

p. Troubleshooting Cabin Connectivity Issues

q. IT Security

r. Implementing Network Security

s. Managing…