Test Flight Support Sample Clauses

Test Flight Support. Per the corresponding references, conduct Category A and B, and when determined by the Commanding Officer, Category C and D flying and weapon system operation, flight test engineering, navigation, flight technical support, flight and ground tests, Range Support Aircraft (RSA) flights, administrative flights, Production Acceptance flights, training flights, functional check flights, mission systems, performance, flying qualities, ordnance, HERO, EMC, EMI, and EMP , and project specialist support in fixed, rotary wing, unmanned and lighter-than-air air vehicles systems types, models and series provided by the government. Additional tasking may include, but not be limited to the participation in evaluations of flight simulation devices such as operational flight trainers, weapon system trainers, position/tactics trainers, scenario development, mission planning and flight crew brief and debrief or any other simulation device for an air vehicle. Additionally, conduct reviews of Training, Maintenance, and Operational Pubs and documentation delivered with the system under test. Test data analysis will include quick-look data results and evaluate reduced flight test data to assess progress being made in achieving flight test objectives. Contractor category aircrew A and B (or C and D when mission requirements dictate) aircrew pilot, test flight officer, flight test engineer, navigator, in-flight technician, air crewman/crew chief, sensor operator, project specialists, Air Vehicle Operator (AVO), Mission Payload Operator (MPO) and Tactical Coordinator (TACCO) conduct mission preflight planning, in-flight system operation and data collection, analysis of flight test data, coordination of test data gathering, assist in the preparation of test plans, RSA support plans, and test progress reporting in support of the flight test team. Reporting will include test program status, progress made to date, and inputs to future test team objectives. NTWL/ NTWP Squadron Commanding Officers and Chief Test Pilots may define requirements that may require the appointment of contractor aircrew as Project Officer (PO) or project team member in support of PO planning, executing, and reporting of test results for assigned RDT&E projects. For assigned projects, serve as integral member of the Test Team; coordinate with Flight Test Engineers (FTE), Operations, Schedules, Project Liaison Office (PLO), Configuration Management Office (CMO), and Maintenance in the conduct and execution of a ...