Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program Service

The Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, DC is seeking a vendor to administer the Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program. The agency is trying to solve a critical shortage of aviation professionals by expanding the pool of qualified pilots and Unmanned Aircraft System operators. This initiative aims to attract, prepare, and educate the future aviation workforce to meet growing industry demands. The scope of work requires the vendor to provide grants for eligible projects that support the education and recruitment of future pilots and drone operators. Funded programs must foster interest in aviation careers, provide hands-on educational experiences for students, and facilitate military-to-civilian career transitions for service members. The transition support must specifically help military pilots acquire the necessary training and certifications to enter the civilian aviation workforce. Eligible bidders must be organizations based onshore within the United States. The agency permits the selected vendor to perform all work offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed specific key dates or evaluation criteria in the initial solicitation.