Initial Pilot Training (Previously Expanded Initial Flight Training - E-IFT)
SAM.GOV Due: April 18, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The Initial Pilot Training (IPT) opportunity, previously known as Expanded Initial Flight Training (E-IFT), is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) of the U.S. Air Force. This initiative aims to gather industry feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a comprehensive pilot training program that includes ground and flight training for U.S. Government and international military student candidates. The program is designed to produce qualified pilots, Combat System Officers (CSOs), and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) pilots, with a focus on achieving FAA certifications such as Private Pilot Certificate (PPC), Instrument Rating (IR), and Multi-Engine (ME) qualifications. Contractors with experience in aviation training, particularly those certified under FAA regulations, are encouraged to participate in this opportunity to enhance pilot production efficiency and modernize the training pipeline.
Description

Synopsis posted 11 April 2025

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Update: 28 February 2025

Attachment added:
1. AETC Responses to IPT CSO and SOO Questions

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Entities
DOD
Department of War
DOTAF
Department of the Air Force
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
San Antonio , Texas
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Justin Haynes [email protected] primary
Javier Rangel [email protected] secondary
Attachments
  • Initial+Pilot+Training+%28IPT%29+Industry+Day+Announcement+%284+Feb+25%29.pdf
  • E-IFT+RFI+QA.pdf
  • IPT+RFI+-+12+June+2024.docx
  • IPT+Industry+Day+Attendees+and+QA.pdf
  • Industry+Day+Brief+4+Feb+25+Final.pdf
  • AETC+E-IFT+QA+14+Dec+2023.pdf
  • AETC+Responses+to+IPT+CSO+and+SOO+Questions.pdf
  • IPT+Draft+PWS+-+V1.pdf
  • Attachment+1+-+Comment+Matrix.docx
  • AETC+E-IFT+RFI+QA+13+Dec+2023.pdf
  • E-IFT+RFI.pdf
  • IPT+Synopsis+2025+.pdf
  • AETC+IPT+Commercial+Solution+Opening+%28CSO%29+24+Jan+25+DRAFT.pdf
  • AETC+IPT+Statement+of+Objectives+%28SOO%29+24+Jan+25+DRAFT.pdf
  • E-IFT+RFI+-+Amendment+1.pdf
  • IPT+Consolidated+RFI_PWS+Responses+v1.0.pdf
  • Initial+Pilot+Training+Scaling+Plan.pdf
  • AETC+IPT+CRM.xlsx