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.