TERPS Specialist

Leidos; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a TERPS Instrument Flight Procedures Specialist for the FAA NISC program in Oklahoma City, OK. The role supports the FAA IFP Group (AJV-A4) and assists IFP Production teams with TERPS-based procedures.

Candidates should have a aviation background, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office/Adobe skills. Relocation to Oklahoma City is required or willing to relocate. Pay ranges from mid- to senior-level depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Aviation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Ability to obtain and maintain public trust suitability.

Responsibilities

• Support the amendment of current and new FAA IFPs.
• Determine the effect of proposed obstructions, altered or deactivated airports, NAVAID outages, and revisions to controlled airspace as they affect instrument flight procedures.
• Review aeronautical information released to confirm that air navigation information and technical data content is accurate and correct.
• Initiate corrective action where discrepancies are discovered and amend affected procedures.
• If required, provide background information to FAA for the development of NOTAM.
• Coordinate as necessary with FAA Tech Ops, Flight Check, and Air Traffic personnel.
• Interact with regional and field FAA offices, National Flight Data Center, military and airline representatives, and airport operators.

Skills

Aviation experience

Public trust suitability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

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 Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) program in its Oklahoma City, OK location.

The TERPS Flight Procedures Specialist provides support to the FAA Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Group (AJV-A4). Primary support for this position will be to the IFP Production teams. Provides technical expertise to FAA Aeronautical Information Services Group and Service Area Flight Procedures Teams on the concepts and principles contained in FAA Order 8260.3 United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS), FAA Order 8260.19 Flight Procedures and Airspace, and other applicable Orders and Directives that pertain to IFP development.

Must be located or willing to self locate to Oklahoma City, OK.

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 to controlled airspace as they affect instrument flight procedures.
• Review aeronautical information released to confirm that air navigation information and technical data content is accurate and correct.
• Initiate corrective action where discrepancies are discovered and accomplish amendment(s) for affected procedure(s).
• If required, provide background information to FAA for the development of Notice to Airman (NOTAM).
• 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 representatives, state and local aviation officials, and aircraft and airport operators.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 4+ years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Aviation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Ability to obtain and maintain public trust suitability

Qualifications desired and highly beneficial include:

• Previous experience with FAA or DoD Airspace and Procedures (Instrument Flight Procedures)
• Air Traffic Control Experience (FAA, Contractor or Military)
• Instrument or Commercial Rated Pilot (Military or Civilian)
• Certified Instrument Flight Instructor
• Degree in Aeronautics, Aviation, or Air Traffic Control career field.

Original Posting:

October 2, 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 only and 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.