PWS Various Systems Training.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Various Aircraft Systems Familiarization Training

PR AC-23-00035

A. PROJECT/TITLE

Level I Aircraft Systems Familiarization Training in accordance with Air Transport Association (ATA) 104 Specification for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness (Maintenance / Avionics) Inspectors on the following aircraft.

FAA Course # Assorted Aircraft Systems

Training 1 FAA28420 Aerospatiale ATR-42 2 FAA28485 Sikorsky S76 3 FAA21850006 Bombardier BBD-700 4 FAA21900013 Falcon 900 5 FAA21900014 Cessna 680A 6 FAA21900015 Challenger 350

For the purpose of this requirement, the FAA defines the levels as follows:

Level I: General Familiarization: A brief overview of the airframe, systems and powerplant as outlined in the systems description section of the aircraft maintenance manual. (Approximately 40Hrs)

Level II: Ramp and Transit: Personnel must be familiar with turbine-powered transport aircraft, digital electronic equipment, and have experience in ramp, transit and turnaround activity. Level II provides a basic system overview —a description of controls, indicators, and principal components, including their locations and practical training on servicing and minor troubleshooting.

(Approximately 80Hrs)

Level III: Line and Base: In addition to requirements for levels I and II, personnel attending level III training should possess the knowledge and experience required to maintain turbine-powered transport aircraft. Level III provides a detailed description, operation, component location, removal/installation, BITE and troubleshooting procedures to maintenance manual level. (120Hrs or more)

If the low offeror is an accredited college, the FAA desires college credits be offered to trainees who successfully complete the proposed training; however, this is not a mandatory requirement and will not be used as an evaluation factor.

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 maintenance surveillance, testing, and checking functions.

C. SCOPE

The contractor is to provide Level 1 (General Familiarization) Aircraft Systems Maintenance Training IAW ATA 104 Specification, to FAA inspectors for each aircraft identified in Section A. The contractor may provide this training through their standard course offered to the public or other Government agencies.

The FAA estimates this course to be approximately 40 hours.

Student quotas for this course will be assigned by the Flight Standards Workforce Development, AFB-500 and/or Aircraft Certification Service – Enterprise Operations Division, AIR-900. FAA formal training consists of training courses with agency level course numbers that will be officially recorded in the employee’s personnel records. FAA employees may be scheduled into classes with non-FAA customers. The tuition cost must be based on a per student basis. All travel and per diem costs will be the responsibility of the FAA.

D. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are used to define the terminology contained herein:

1. Contracting Officer (CO): The person authorized to act on behalf of the Government to negotiate and award contracts and modifications thereto, and to administer contracts through completion or termination. Except for certain limited authority delegated by the Contracting Officer to a technical representative, the Contracting Officer is the only individual with the authority to direct the work of the Contractor.

2. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The authorized Government representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegated authority for management of specific projects or functional activities.

3. DOT: Department of Transportation

4. FAA: Federal Aviation Administration

E. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

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

Title 49 of the United States Code available at http://uscode.house.gov/download/download.shtml

FAA Joint Aircraft System/Component Code Table and Definitions available at:

http://av-info.faa.gov/sdrx/documents/JASC_Code.pdf http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/ http://uscode.house.gov/download/download.shtml http://av-info.faa.gov/sdrx/documents/JASC_Code.pdf

F. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

1. General Requirements:

a. The FAA prefers systems training to include aircraft visit or cockpit simulations for practical experience in addition to the classroom training; however this is not a mandatory requirement and will not be used as an evaluation factor.

b. At least two weeks prior to any course, provide each registered student with the training site address, map and/or directions to the training site, a local point of contact and telephone number, and commercially available lodging near the training site.

c. Provide a copy of the syllabus, training schedule and course description, course reference book and any other needed course materials to each inspector on the first training day.

d. In the event the FAA inspector 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’s emergency contact, if known.

2. Level of Training: FAA personnel are expected to perform at a level compatible with the highest standards of the specialty. Accordingly, each course of instruction shall adhere to the adult learning principles, which include but are not limited to:

a. Focus the training on "Real World" situations and applications.

b. Emphasize how the training can be applied.

c. Relate the training to the instructional objectives.

d. If possible, relate the training materials to the FAA employees past experience.

e. Allow reasonable debate and challenge of ideas.

f. Encourage FAA employees to be resources to one another.

In addition:

a. The classes shall not contain content or methodology likely to produce high levels of emotional response;

b. The training content and methodology of the classes shall not be associated with religious, quasi-religious, or new age belief systems;

c. The classes shall not include materials which could be viewed as attempts to change the influence an individual’s personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace.

3. Qualifications: This course must provide FAA students, who may have minimal experience working on the six (6) specific aircraft in Section A, with an overview of the airframe, systems, and powerplant, as outlined in the aircraft systems manual. Reference training material must be submitted to students upon completion of training.

4. The Brick and Mortar Training Facility will be provided by the contractor and must provide the following:

a. Classrooms must be large enough to accommodate at least the entire class plus one observer, with either desks or tables large enough to allow the students to be able to take notes and still have space for them to keep their reference books open during lecture periods. Student chairs must be ergonomically appropriate for 8-hour occupancy.

b. Sufficient presentation boards for effective teaching shall be provided.

c. The classroom shall be well lighted. There shall be not less than 30 footcandles of illumination at the student's desk or table.

d. The classroom shall be cleaned not less than two times each week of instruction.

e. Sanitary restroom facilities shall be available within convenient distance of the classroom.

f. The classroom facilities shall be adequately ventilated; heated in winter and cooled in summer. Temperature range shall not exceed 68 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit.

g. Ambient noise shall be below the distraction point. At any position in the classroom, normal instructor voice levels should exceed the ambient noise level by 20 decibels.

h. 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. Each class shall receive a briefing on safety and security procedures to ensure proper egress in the event of any foreseeable emergency.

i. Local environmental distraction adversely affecting student learning shall be eliminated.

j. Adequate free student parking shall be available near the training site.

k. Visual aids used in the classroom to describe specific aircraft system or aircraft components shall be legible, visible from each student station, and color enhanced as necessary to show each system operating mode.

l. Classrooms must have at least one computer with internet access and printer available for student use.

5. All instruction must be presented by a qualified instructor in a classroom environment (in-person) as the preferred method of training, unless there is a natural disaster or pandemic. If the training cannot be conducted in a brick and mortar environment, Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) or Virtual Training is allowed at the discretion of the Government and with the concurrence of the vendor. The training for each aircraft will be presented at the contractor’s principal place of performance

If CBI or Virtual Training is used to accomplish training then the following requirements must be met:

a. Prior to training, provide information to the COR on the computer based platform being utilized for approval to include number of hours and the number of training days.

b. Provide Time Zone training will be conducted.

c. Engineers (students) shall receive a thorough briefing on the access and operation for the use of the CBI equipment.

d. At least one instructor shall be present or readily accessible by electronic means to resolve any problems or questions that the engineer may have regarding the material presented in the CBI program.

e. All material presented by CBI shall be reviewed and reinforced by a qualified instructor in classroom discussion or one-on-one with the engineer.

6. Instructor Requirements: The Contractor shall provide professional instructors to deliver the course and shall, at a minimum, include the following:

a. A professional Maintenance Technician with five (5) years industry experience

b. Three (3) years experience with each aircraft being proposed under Section A

c. Three (3) years of instructor experience

7. Daily Sessions: Begins when the student shows at the contractor facility for training each day and runs for eight (8) hours per day, not including breaks.

8. Student Reports and Grading:

a. Upon completion of all training, the contractor shall issue a Certificate of Training (Appendix A), which includes an End of Course Evaluation. Each FAA inspector and instructor shall sign the Certificate of Training (Appendix A) certifying the type of training provided, specific dates, and the duration of such training. One copy must be submitted to the COR.

b. Each FAA Inspector shall also complete the End of Course Evaluation. One copy must be submitted to the COR.

c. Each student's performance shall be graded with a Pass or Fail rating. The contractor shall furnish a report to the COR reflecting the student's final grades, attendance records, and any additional comments deemed necessary concerning his/her attitude and ability. Each student shall receive a certificate of graduation, pending completion of required testing, with a minimum average of seventy (70) percent. Testing may be conducted with open textbook for reference.