Leidos
TERPs Specialist
Description

NISC IV currently has an opening for a terminal instrument procedures (TERPS) Instrument Flight Procedures Specialist supporting the FAA National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) program in its Oklahoma City, OK location. The TERPS Flight Procedures Specialist provides support to the FAA Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Group (AJV-A4). Primary support for this position will be to the IFP Production teams. Provides technical expertise to FAA Aeronautical Information Services Group and Service Area Flight Procedures Teams on the concepts and principles contained in FAA Order 8260.3 United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS), FAA Order 8260.19 Flight Procedures and Airspace, and other applicable Orders and Directives that pertain to IFP development.

Primary Responsibilities

Support the amendment of current and new FAA IFPs.Determine the effect of proposed obstructions, altered or deactivated airports, NAVAID outages, and revisions to controlled airspace as they affect instrument flight procedures.Review aeronautical information released to confirm that air navigation information and technical data content is accurate and correct.Initiate corrective action where discrepancies are discovered and accomplish amendment(s) for affected procedure(s).If required, provide background information to FAA for the development of Notice to Airman (NOTAM).Coordinate as necessary with FAA Tech Ops, Flight Check, and Air Traffic personnel. Other contacts include regional and field FAA offices, National Flight Data Center, military and airline representatives, state and local aviation officials, and aircraft and airport operators.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, and 8+ years of experience.Pilot, navigator, aircrew, or air traffic background with instrument approach plate knowledgeAeronautical Information background (Instrument Flight Procedures development)Previous experience with FAA or DoD terminal instrument procedures (TERPS). Experience operating TARGETS, SIAP, and other FAA programs and softwareMust be able to obtain and maintain a public trust background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent experience and knowledge of the FAA’s IFP development process

Original Posting Date

2024-04-19

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $61,750.00 - $111,625.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Oklahoma City, OK