Enhancing Flight Safety and Efficiency for the FAA Flight Standards Office
Overview
Enhancing Flight Safety and Efficiency for the FAA Flight Standards Office
The Flight Standards (FS) office at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is tasked with ensuring the safety of air transportation by developing policies, setting standards, providing certifications, and conducting oversight for various aviation entities. Chickasaw Federal has partnered with the FAA since 2011 to enhance flight safety and efficiency through technical, engineering, and programmatic support services. By providing critical expertise in areas such as simulator operations, flight safety procedures, and communication and navigation systems, Chickasaw Federal continues to play a key role in advancing aviation safety standards across the National Airspace System (NAS).
Challenge & Path Forward
Chickasaw Federal offers a wide range of services to support the FAA’s Flight Standards Office, including the development of flight safety policies, testing and simulation of flight procedures, and the enhancement of Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) systems. Our team has been instrumental in supporting the FAA’s Flight Simulation Testing and Research Technologies (Flight START) sustainment by maintaining and updating flight simulators, such as the Boeing 737-800 NG and Airbus A330/320 full-motion simulators. We also manage Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) studies and human factors analysis, providing essential data collection and analysis for flight safety and efficiency improvements. Our ability to deliver high-quality services and remain flexible to the FAA’s evolving needs has contributed to a strong, long-term partnership.
Results & Impact
Chickasaw Federal's support to the FAA has led to significant enhancements in flight safety and operational efficiency. Our work with simulators, technical documents, and regulatory recommendations has contributed to the successful execution of numerous projects. Additionally, our commitment to excellence has been reflected in the FAA’s continued trust in our services, leading to contract growth and high customer satisfaction. By providing highly skilled personnel and specialized expertise, Chickasaw Federal ensures that the FAA's mission to promote air safety and improve aviation standards is consistently met.
- Supported nearly 2 dozen project tasks for the FAA
- Coordinated and supported ~1,500 meetings across various flight standards initiatives
- Provided expertise for the CAE Classic (Super C-Bus) Boeing 737-800 NG and CAE Sim XXI Airbus A330/320 full flight simulators
- Recruited 1,440+ pilots for 60+ manned and unmanned HITL studies
- Developed over 50 presentations, displays, and video training materials for NAS technology implementation
- Participated in over 150 PRBs and technical teams to support the development of FAA technical documents and procedures
- Delivered coordinated services with nearly 100 personnel across a dozen U.S. sites
- Achieved a 97% staff retention rate, significantly higher than the industry average of 80%
