Reliability and Probability Trianing Performance Work Statement

Federal Aviation Administration
Performance Work Statement

Reliability and Probability Training
FAA28335
July 2026

Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Aircraft Workforce Development Branch – Reliability and Probability Training

A. PROJECT/TITLE

Reliability and Probability Training (FAA28335) for Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification Airworthiness Inspectors / Engineers employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This course is an aircraft certification course designed primarily for engineers involved in the review of analysis submitted by applicants which may involve probability studies or statistical analysis. If the low offeror is an accredited college, the FAA desires college credits be offered to trainees who successfully complete the proposed training. This is not a mandatory requirement and will not be used as an evaluation factor.

B. BACKGROUND

Under Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.), the FAA is authorized to train employees as necessary in the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of the Administrator. The interests of the public, the safety of the workforce, and the credibility of the organization are best served by having qualified, proficient, and current inspectors conducting surveillance, testing, and checking functions.

C. SCOPE

The contractor is to provide Reliability and Probability Training to FAA Airworthiness Inspectors / Engineers. The contractor may provide this training through their standard courses offered to the public, other Government agencies or by submitting courses solely intended for FAA inspectors. The FAA estimates this course to provide approximately 72 hours of instruction and class size should not exceed a maximum of 12 students.
Student quotas will be determined by Flight Standards Service Training Division (AFB-500) and Aircraft Certification Service – Planning and Program Division (AIR-900). FAA formal training consists of training courses with agency level course numbers that will be officially recorded in the employee’s personnel records. The tuition cost should be based on a per class basis. All travel and per diem costs will be the responsibility of the FAA.

D. QUALITY ASSURANCE

Public Law (current Consolidated Appropriations Act) requires that all technical training meets the requirements of the Current Consolidated Appropriations Act. None of the funds made available in this Act may be obligated or expended for any employee training that:
a. Does not meet identified needs for knowledge, skills, and abilities bearing directly upon the performance of