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TERPS Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK

$65K - $118K/yr

Coordinate asnecessary with FAA Tech Ops, Flight Check, and Air Traffic personnel. * Other contacts include regional and field FAAoffices, National Flight Data Center, military and airline ...

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TERPS Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$65K - $118K/yr

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 ...

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TERPS Specialist

TERPS Specialist

Leidos

Oklahoma City, OK

$65K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

NISC IV currently has several openings at multiple levels for a terminal instrument procedures (TERPS) Instrument Flight Procedures Specialist supporting the FAA National AirspaceSystem Integration Support Contract (NISC) program in its Oklahoma City, OKlocation. The TERPS Flight Procedures Specialist provides support to the FAA Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Group (AJV-A4). Primary support for this positionwill be to the IFP Production teams. Provides technical expertise to FAA Aeronautical InformationServices Group and Service Area Flight Procedures Teams on the concepts and principles contained in FAA Order8260.3 United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS), FAA Order 8260.19 Flight Procedures and Airspace, and otherapplicable 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 tocontrolled airspace as they affect instrument flight procedures.

  • Review aeronautical information released to confirm that air navigation information and technical data content isaccurate and correct.

  • Initiate corrective action where discrepancies are discovered and accomplish amendment(s) for affectedprocedure(s).

  • If required, provide background information to FAA for the development of Notice to Airman (NOTAM).

  • Coordinate asnecessary with FAA Tech Ops, Flight Check, and Air Traffic personnel.

  • Other contacts include regional and field FAAoffices, National Flight Data Center, military and airline representatives, state and local aviation officials, and aircraft andairport operators.

The candidate will have demonstrated experience in any of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accreditedcollege in a related discipline, and 4+ years ofexperience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • 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:June 25, 2026

For 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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