SA Amendment 2 0002

Amendment 2
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Answer submitted questions.

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Add B10.3 as follows:

B10.3 “On Contract” Pilot Operational Training
The government recognizes the ever-increasing difficulty operators are encountering in hiring mission-qualified pilots. In response to this situation the government has developed provisions for contractors to conduct "On Contract" pilot operational training. This program has been designed with the intent of providing the contractor with operational training opportunities for pilots transitioning to a new make, model, and series of aircraft in which the pilot has limited experience. This also allows a contractor to provide operational training in Special Use Activities for pilots with limited natural resource/wildland fire experience. B10.3.1 Pilot “operational training” may be accomplished “on contract” provided the following criteria are met. B10.3.1.1 Training will be conducted in the contract helicopter. B10.3.1.2 Training shall not interfere with the scope of the contract (government will determine what constitutes interference).
Note: Will be reviewed at pre-work conference.
B10.3.1.3 Training may be suspended or terminated by the government at any time. B10.3.1.4 Contractor shall be responsible for all travel, per diem, and wage expenses of trainee pilots. B10.3.1.5 Contractor has an AOM approved “Pilot Operational Training Plan”. This training plan must be approved by the National Helicopter Specialist and the Contracting Officer. The plan shall address the following. Intent of the training program
Responsibilities of company Chief Pilot, “Pilot Trainer” and “Pilot Trainee” Safety considerations specifically applicable during training activities B10.3.1.5.1 The plan must contain both a ground training syllabus and a flight training syllabus with lesson plans which cover the following minimum items:
Contract requirements
Weight & Balance calculations
Performance Planning
Interagency Load Calculations
Each Special Use Activity required by the contract.
B10.3.1.6 Training for each Special Use Activity will be conducted to the standards set forth in the Interagency Helicopter Practical Test Standards.
B10.3.1.7 Contractor shall maintain training records documenting all phases of pilot training. Note: Training records are subject to Quality Assurance/Compliance reviews at any time by the government.

B10.3.1.8 Training shall be accomplished only by an Interagency approved “Designated Pilot Trainer” meeting the