About this role
NISC IV currently has several openings 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 its Oklahoma City, OK location. The TERPS Flight Procedures Specialist provides support to the FAA Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Group (AJV-A4). Primary support for this position will be to the IFP Production teams. Provides technical expertise to FAA Aeronautical Information Services Group and Service Area Flight Procedures Teams on the concepts and principles contained in FAA Order 8260.3 United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS), FAA Order 8260.19 Flight Procedures and Airspace, and other applicable Orders and Directives that pertain to IFP development.
Duties will involve a wide range of functions:
- 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).
- If required, provide background information to FAA for the development of Notice to Airman (NOTAM).
- Coordinate as necessary with FAA Tech Ops, Flight Check, and Air Traffic personnel.
- Other contacts include regional and field FAA offices, National Flight Data Center, military and airline representatives, state and local aviation officials, and aircraft and airport operators.
The candidate will have demonstrated experience in any of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, and 8+ years of experience.
- Airspace and Procedures background (Instrument Flight Procedures)
- Air Traffic Control Experience (FAA, Contractor or Military)
- Commercial Instrument Rated Pilot (Military or Civilian)
- Certified Instrument Flight Instructor A degree in an Aeronautics, Aviation, or Air Traffic Control career field.
- Previous experience with FAA or DoD terminal instrument procedures (TERPS).
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Original Posting:
January 20, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably 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 as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
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What you'll do
- The TERPs Specialist provides support to the FAA Instrument Flight Procedures Group, focusing on the amendment of current and new FAA IFPs. Responsibilities include reviewing aeronautical information, determining the effects of proposed obstructions, and coordinating with various FAA and aviation personnel.
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