Advanced Single and Multi-Engine Aircraft Flight Training

Description

Vendor must have multiple technically advanced aircraft (TAA as defined by the FAA), in both single (minimum of 180 horsepower) and multi-engine, available for immediate deployment upon contract award. These aircraft must also be equipped with ADS-B In/Out, WAAS-enabled GPS, and auto-pilot. � Vendor must conduct all aircraft maintenance �in-house� with a team of qualified mechanics. � Vendor must provide 100% availability for all scheduled missions and is required to have sufficient spare aircraft of similar class, type, and model available to ensure uninterrupted operations. � Vendor must accommodate all aircraft scheduling requests of the customer on 24-hour prior notice or 48 hours for cross-country flights. � Vendor must employ multiple certified flight instructors to support training requirements. Vendor must also provide a DPE and FAA testing for aviators to accomplish required ratings (multi-engine, complex, high performance, Certified Flight Instructor, Airline Transport Pilot, Multi-engine Instructor) at no additional cost to the Coast Guard. � Vendor must provide access to FAA-certified flight simulators to supplement annual and bi-annual proficiency and currency requirements. � Vendor must provide adequate flight planning, briefing, and administrative space with wireless internet and computers/printers for use by CG personnel as required. � Vendor must demonstrate the ability to support JPO�s expansion needs for flight training over multiple years.