Aeronautical Information Analyst

Leidos • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking an Aeronautical information Specialist to perform a variety of duties in connection with the preparation of Terminal Instrument Procedures development. The position will be supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Central Service Area (CSA) with the goal of providing outstanding customer service to FAA customers receiving NISC services. This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas and is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NISC mission. The ideal candidate should be able to communicate to a variety of audiences including Air Traffic Operations, Technical Operations, and System Operations. Experience dealing with each of these organizations is necessary and the candidate must be knowledgeable of FAA orders to develop and provides assessments and technical recommendations. The ability to work in a team environment is critical as this will contribute to the overall success of the deliverable. Primary Responsibilities for the position include: Support the FAA Flight Procedures and AVN Production Integration Teams in Fort Worth and Oklahoma City respectively through review and analysis of Terminal Instrument Approach procedures. Develop, evaluate and maintain Terminal Instrument Approach procedures. Support shall include porting required data from Transmittal Letters, Digital Terminal Procedure Publications, FAA Coordination Web Sites, and Specialist Inputs to databases on a cyclic schedule. Assist with development of policies and procedures, which affect and contribute to best practices. Evaluate Non-Rulemaking Airport (NRA) cases for the effect of proposed alterations or deactivations of airports, Navigational Aid (NAVAID) outages and revisions to controlled airspace as they affect instrument flight procedures. Review the National Flight Data Digest and determine if published or proposed data requires a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) or an amendment to published instrument approach procedures. Develop, process, and track NOTAM amendment actions to affected instrument approach procedure(s) of airway(s) and ensure the timely cancellation of issued NOTAMs as required. Provide approach analysis and feasibility studies, including, but not limited to, Localizer Performance (LP) Instrument Approach, Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV), and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) with reports and recommendations.

Requirements

• Requires BS Degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters Degree and 6 to 10 years of experience.
• 10 plus years previous experience with FAA Terminal Procedure or Airspace development.
• Experience in the form of FAA Air Traffic Controller, Military Terminal Procedure Development, or Commercial/Private Pilot.
• Must be able to conduct research, evaluations, studies, and develop recommendation to the FAA customer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with FAA Orders and Directives that pertain to Terminal Instrument Procedures.
• Computer software such as APOS to initiate and track flight procedures and to interrface with Airmans' Information Services (AIS)

Responsibilities

• Support the FAA Flight Procedures and AVN Production Integration Teams in Fort Worth and Oklahoma City respectively through review and analysis of Terminal Instrument Approach procedures.
• Develop, evaluate and maintain Terminal Instrument Approach procedures.
• Support shall include porting required data from Transmittal Letters, Digital Terminal Procedure Publications, FAA Coordination Web Sites, and Specialist Inputs to databases on a cyclic schedule.
• Assist with development of policies and procedures, which affect and contribute to best practices.
• Evaluate Non-Rulemaking Airport (NRA) cases for the effect of proposed alterations or deactivations of airports, Navigational Aid (NAVAID) outages and revisions to controlled airspace as they affect instrument flight procedures.
• Review the National Flight Data Digest and determine if published or proposed data requires a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) or an amendment to published instrument approach procedures.
• Develop, process, and track NOTAM amendment actions to affected instrument approach procedure(s) of airway(s) and ensure the timely cancellation of issued NOTAMs as required.
• Provide approach analysis and feasibility studies, including, but not limited to, Localizer Performance (LP) Instrument Approach, Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV), and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) with reports and recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees