AP_Training_PWS SEP_2021.pdf

1. INTRODUCTION.

The 189th Airlift Wing is a direct descendant of the Arkansas National Guard's 154th

Observation Squadron, which was formed Oct. 24, 1925, at Little Rock Municipal Airport in Little

Rock, Arkansas. The mission of the 189th Airlift Wing is to be ready citizen airmen, providing premier training to the C-130 and cyber enterprises, capitalizing on partnerships to support the

State and defend the Nation. The 189th Airlift Wing has a government and contractor working population of approximately 1000. They are located on Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.

2. SCOPE OF WORK.

2.1. This PWS will provide the requirements for contracted instructor services for the 189th

Airlift Wing. The contractor will offer a 120-hour training program in Aircraft Technician O&P

(Oral and Practical) Prep Course. The program should be planned for 24 hours of General knowledge, 52 hours of Airframe knowledge and 44 hours of power plant knowledge.

2.2. This course will prepare students to take the FAA's Oral and Practical Exam administered by an FAA Designated Maintenance Examiner. This course is designed as a refresher for people who are eligible to take the FAA exams based on other experience. This course will not provide authorization to test.

3. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT.

3.1 ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION:

a. Provide instructor(s), facilities, classrooms, laboratories, administrative support, classroom materials, and supplies at the contractor’s location.

b. Assess participant engagement, attendance, appropriate workplace demeanor, etc., as part of the training

3.2 ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION DETAILS: The course will offer training to include the following learning objectives as necessary to prepare individuals for the Aircraft Technician O&P (Oral and

Practical) Prep Course.

a. GENERAL/SECTION I – AMG

(1) Basic Electricity

(2) Drawing

(3) Weight and Balance

(4) Fluid Lines and Fittings

(5) Materials and Procedures

(6) Ground Operations

(7) Cleaning and Corrosion

(8) Mathematics

(9) Maintenance Forms and Records

(10) Basic Physics

(11) Maintenance Publications

(12) Aviation Mechanic’s Privileges and Limitations per the FAA

b. AIRFRAME/SECTION II - AMG

(1) Wood Structures

(2) Aircraft Coverings

(3) Aircraft Finishes

(4) Sheetmetal

(5) Welding

(6) Assembly and Rigging

(7) Airframe Inspection

c. AIRFRAME/SECTION III – AMG

(1) Aircraft Landing Gear Systems

(2) Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

(3) Cabin Atmosphere

(4) Aircraft Instruments

(5) Communication and Navigation

(6) Aircraft Fuel Systems

(7) Electrical Systems

(8) Position and Warning

(9) Ice and Rain Protection

(10) Fire Protection

d. POWERPLANT/SECTION IV – AMG

(1) Reciprocating Engines

(2) Turbine Engines

(3) Engine Inspection

e. POWERPLANT/SECTION V - AMG

(1) Engine Instrument Systems

(2) Engine Fire Protection

(3) Engine Electrical

(4) Lubricating Systems

(5) Ignition and Starting Systems

(6) Engine Fuel Metering Systems

(7) Engine Fuel Systems

(8) Induction Systems

(9) Engine Cooling System

(10) Exhaust Systems

(11) Propellers

(12) Turbine Powered APU

4. DELIVERABLES /DELIVERY SCHEDULE. Deliverables will consist of the following:

4.1. Status Reports - Assess participant engagement, attendance, appropriate workplace demeanor, etc. as part of the training.

4.2. Risk Management – The contractor will ensure all applicable personal protective equipment is available for all participants.

5. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA. Places of Performance. The training will take place at contractor’s location.

The contractor will provide instructor(s), facilities, classrooms, laboratories, administrative support, classroom materials, and supplies. The training location will be no further than a one-hour commute from Little Rock Air Force Base.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The initial course of instruction is expected to run approximately four hours a night, twice a week, for 15 weeks. Subsequent courses, will be determined bilaterally, based on contractor availability and 189AW need. The contract period of performance will be up to a year after date of award with two (2) option years. Exact dates will be determined after contract award.

7. PERFORMANCE INDICATIONS. The contractor will assess participant engagement, attendance, and appropriate workplace demeanor as part of the training. The contractor will report to the 189 AW when any member does not meet the standard.