Visual Charting Specialist

Leidos•Silver Spring, MD

4d•$52,000 - $94,000

About The Position

The Visual 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 Visual Team as well as the FAA in creating Aeronautical Charts. The charts are to support the National Airspace System (NAS). The Visual Team creates and maintains electronic charts for General Aviation and Visual Flight Rule (VFR).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Geography or related discipline from an accredited College or University. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge in Bentley Systems Microstation Open Cities or AutoCAD
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 and processing incoming aeronautical and/or base/topographic source data.
Applying charting specifications in the update of aeronautical charts.
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.