Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program Service

The Federal Aviation Administration, located in Washington, DC, is seeking a vendor to provide aircraft pilots workforce development grant program services. The agency is trying to solve the critical shortage of qualified aviation professionals by expanding the pool of pilots and unmanned aircraft system operators. This initiative aims to attract, prepare, and increase the number of individuals entering and progressing within the aviation industry. The scope of work requires the vendor to administer and provide grants for eligible projects that support the education and recruitment of the future aviation workforce. Funded programs must foster interest, provide educational experiences, and facilitate military-to-civilian career transitions for pilots. These transition programs must help service members acquire the necessary training and certifications to enter the civilian aviation workforce after their military service. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based entirely in the United States. The agency will allow the selected vendor to perform all work offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a specific funding limit or key dates in the initial request.