TERPS Specialist

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NISC IV has several open positions at multiple levels for a Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) Instrument Flight Procedures Specialist supporting the FAA National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) program in Oklahoma City, OK. The TERPS Flight Procedures Specialist provides primary support to the IFP Production teams and offers technical expertise on FAA Order 8260.3 (United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures), FAA Order 8260.19 (Flight Procedures and Airspace), and other applicable orders that pertain to IFP development.

• 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).
• Provide background information to FAA for the development of Notice to Airman (NOTAM) when required.
• Coordinate as necessary with FAA Tech Ops, Flight Check, and Air Traffic personnel.
• Maintain contacts with regional and field FAA offices, National Flight Data Center, military and airline representatives, state and local aviation officials, and aircraft and airport operators.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8+ years of experience.
• Background in Airspace and Procedures (Instrument Flight Procedures).
• Experience in Air Traffic Control (FAA, Contractor, or Military).
• Commercial Instrument Rated Pilot (Military or Civilian).
• Certified Instrument Flight Instructor (CFI) with an Aeronautics, Aviation, or Air Traffic Control career field degree.
• Previous experience with FAA or DoD terminal instrument procedures (TERPS).

$65,650.00 – $.

November 25, 2025
Leidos 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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