PWS_Mitsubishi MU-2 - 6.11.2025.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

MITSUBISHI MU-2 INITIAL AND RECURRENT PILOT

QUALIFICATION TRAINING

June 11, 2025

A. PROJECT/TITLE

Mitsubishi MU-2 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 evaluations, testing, and checking functions.

C. SCOPE

The contractor is to provide initial, requalification, and recurrent ground school, and flight simulation training device (FSTD) training to FAA inspectors/pilots in the Mitsubishi MU-2.

Student quotas for these courses will be assigned by the Flight Standards Service Training Division (AFB) or Aircraft Certification Service – Planning and Program Division (AIR). The courses covered under this contract 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.

The exact training dates will be by mutual agreement of both parties. In the event of a conflict, such as equipment malfunction, weather, or unavailability of FAA pilots or aircraft, training dates will be rescheduled to other mutually agreeable dates. The contractor shall start the training described in the contract on the mutually agreed to training dates, but only after receipt of either an oral or written notice from the Contracting Officer that the requirement still exists and funds have been officially obligated on a task order (if required).

D. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The FAA requests that a current copy of the course student materials be provided to the FAA annually, for the purposes of validating training content against identified training requirements. If the course objectives change or significant content updates are made, an updated copy of the course will need to be provided, with a summary of the changes.

The FAA will sign NDAs as required and will not use the materials for any other purposes beyond validating requirements. This is required to ensure the FAA remains in compliance with congressional requirements set forth in the FAA authorization to operate. More specifically, Public Law (current Consolidated Appropriations Act) requires that all technical training meet the requirements of the Current Consolidated Appropriations Act. None of the funds made available in this Act may be obligated or expended for any employee training that:

a. Does not meet identified needs for knowledge, skills, and abilities bearing directly upon the performance of official duties.

b. Contains elements likely to induce high levels of emotional response or psychological stress in some learners.

c. Does not require prior learner notification of the content and methods to be used in the training and a written end-of-course evaluation.

d. Contains any methods or content associated with religious or quasi-religious belief systems or ‘‘new age’’ belief systems as defined in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Notice N–N-N-915.022, dated September 2, 1988.

e. Is offensive to, or designed to change, learners’ personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace.

E. 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 of 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. NOTE: The minimum level FTD acceptable for training in the Mitsubishi MU-2 is a level 5.

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 instruction for this course may be conducted in accordance with 14 CFR Part 121 or Part 135, Part 141, or by an FAA Designated Examiner or instructor qualified to instruct in the MU-2 under 14 CFR Part 61. The instruction for this course may be conducted in accordance with 14 CFR Part 121 or Part 135, Part 141, or by an FAA

Designated Examiner or instructor qualified to instruct in the MU-2 under 14 CFR Part 61.

F. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR), Parts 61, & 91 Subpart N, 121, 135, 141, and 142. The applicable regulations are available for download, in pdf format, from www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/

Practical Test Standards available at:

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

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

FAA AC 91-89

G. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

(a) The FAA requires inspectors/pilots to obtain initial and recurrent training on the MU- 2 aircraft. The contractor must provide training to FAA inspectors/pilots using only an approved training program as specified in section D.6 “Approved Training Program” of this performance work statement. The contractors' approved training program must allow for an unrestricted type rating and recurrent proficiency as required by 14 CFR 91 Subpart N. The contractor must provide their FAA-approved training program and identify the number of hours required for each course within Part 1- Section B of the solicitation. In either case, 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 or proficiency check. The contractor is to provide pricing in Section B, which encompasses all costs per course (FTD training, Ground School, Travel, Aircraft fees, etc.)

(b) The FAA will make every effort to enroll two inspectors/pilots (when applicable) per class. This will allow concurrent training at the captain and first officer positions during flight simulation training device periods. It should be noted that the minimum required full flight simulator, flight training device, and aircraft times are per inspector/pilot in the captain’s position (left seat). For example, during recurrent training, a requirement of 6 hours of simulator time per inspector/pilot would mean a total of 12 hours of simulator time required for a two-inspector/pilot class. When the FAA enrolls one inspector/pilot per class, it is expected that additional supplementary training may be required. Supplementary training must be approved in advance on a case-by-case basis by the Contracting Officer.

(c) Training of FAA inspectors/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 of simulator/flight instruction per day or eight hours of ground school per day per inspector class is permitted. If ground and simulator/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.

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(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 inspector/pilot, an inspector/pilot may be assigned to training with short notice. If the contractor's approved program requires a 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 the 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.

(f) Flight simulation training, at a minimum, must be conducted in a FAA-approved level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD). Flight Simulation Training Device pre/post briefing may be considered as ground school training. The contractor's approved training program must allow for any substitutions the contractor makes.

2. QUALIFICATIONS

(a) INITIAL PILOT QUALIFICATION:

At a minimum, the contractor shall provide an FAA approved level 5 training device and training necessary (when coupled with at least 6 hours of flight training in an actual aircraft) to enable the inspector/pilot to pass a Final Phase Check in accordance with 14 CFR 91 Subpart N, the contractor’s FAA approved training program, and the terms and conditions of the resulting contract/task order. Minimum Training program hours can be found at 14 CFR 91.1707.

Flight simulation training shall conform to the principle of “crew concept” when applicable.

Types of training shall include the following categories:

1. Initial pilot qualification ground school, and;

2. Initial pilot qualification training in, at a minimum, a level 5 FTD.

3. Initial aircraft flight to meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91 Subpart N.

(b) REQUALIFICATION PILOT TRAINING:

At a minimum, the contractor shall provide an FAA approved level 5 training device and training necessary for those inspectors/pilots who meet the eligibility requirements of 14 CFR 91 Subpart N to enable the inspector/pilot to pass a Final Phase Check pursuant to the contactors FAA approved MU-2 training program, and the terms and conditions of the resulting contract/task order. The 14 CFR 91 Subpart N Final Phase Check shall be included in the requalification pilot training provided by the vendor. The FAA pilots will receive 14 CFR Part

61.56 and 14 CFR Part 61.57 currency flight in the actual aircraft.

Flight simulation training shall conform to the principle of “crew concept” when applicable.

Types of training shall include the following categories:

1. Requalification pilot qualification ground school, and;

2. Requalification pilot qualification training in, at minimum, a level 5 FTD.

3. Requalification pilot training and currency in actual aircraft flight.

(c) RECURRENT PILOT QUALIFICATION:

At a minimum, the contractor shall provide an FAA approved level 5 training device and training necessary for those inspectors/pilots who meet the eligibility requirements of 14 CFR 91 Subpart N to enable the inspector/pilot to pass a Final Phase Check pursuant to this subpart, the contractor’s FAA approved training program, and the terms and conditions of the resulting contract/task order. The FAA approved MU-2 training program Final Phase Check shall be included in the recurrent pilot training provided by the vendor. The FAA pilots will receive 14 CFR Part 61.56 and 14 CFR Part 61.57 currency flight in the actual aircraft.

Flight simulation training shall conform to the principle of “crew concept” when applicable.

Types of training shall include the following categories:

1. Recurrent pilot ground school and;

2. Recurrent pilot qualification training in, at minimum, a level 5 FTD.

3. Recurrent pilot training and currency in actual aircraft flight.

(d) SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING HOURS:

The Contracting Officer may authorize hours in addition to those specified under Initial, requalification, and Recurrent Pilot Qualification training when required by the individual inspector/pilot to successfully complete the 91 Subpart N final phase checks. These hours shall be provided at the prices set forth in the line item entitled “Supplementary Training Hours”, Part I, Schedule B of the SIR.

3. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

(a) All instructions 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, if applicable, shall begin within one working day after the completion of ground school or FSTD training.

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.

(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 (Appendix A). The FAA inspector shall sign the certificate certifying the type of training provided, specific dates, and the duration of such training. 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 that provide sufficient space for writing and accomplishing assigned tasks.

(5) The classroom shall be kept clean.

(6) Sanitary restroom facilities shall be available within a 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 to 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 to each inspector/pilot on the first training day of each training course.

(13) A FAA-approved flight training device of the type specified in Paragraph F

(1) (f) of this PWS.

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