Terminal Visual Charting Specialist

Leidos • Silver Spring, MD

3d • $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
• 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
• The selected candidate must be either a US Citizen or 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.

What This Job Offers

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