Advanced Single and Multi-Engine Aircraft Flight Training

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.