Terminal Visual Charting Specialist

Leidos•Silver Spring, MD

4d•$52,000 - $94,000

About The Position

The Terminal Charting Team on the NISC IV contract is an Aeronautical Information team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). We are seeking a highly motivated individual to assist the Leidos Terminal Team as well as the FAA in creating Aeronautical Charts. In addition, this support is needed to assist Aeronautical Information Services (AJV-A) in its mission to create, maintain, and distribute aeronautical data, charts, and associated products for air traffic control and the flying community. Requirements for chart revisions are cyclic per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Information, Geography or related discipline from an accredited College or University. Additional years of experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree.
2- 5 years of experience is required
Knowledge in Bentley Systems MicroStation Open Cities
Working knowledge and experience with CAD Software
Must be able to obtain a public trust suitability clearance
You must be either a US citizen or a permanent resident to be considered for this role.

Nice To Haves

Aeronautical Information Knowledge
Cartography

Responsibilities

Learning Aeronautical Information
Analyzing the National Flight Data Digest (NFDD)
Evaluating aeronautical information/publications when released to confirm that air navigation information and technical data content is accurate and correct.
Initiating corrective action where discrepancies are discovered and, if necessary, accomplishing amendment(s) for affected procedure(s).
Assisting in crosschecking air navigation charts and maps to verify accuracy of data.
Creating and revising aeronautical charts following established procedures and guidelines.
Contacting/interacting with FAA Aeronautical Information Services (AJV-A) cartographers / aeronautical information specialists, and other FAA mapping / charting teams and organizations in an effort to acquire source / documentation, rectify discrepancies in air navigation data, and/or in response to inquiries/special requests.