Training aircrafts

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The MOD is seeking a 3 year contract with 2 x one year options for the provision of pilot and aircraft services for the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team. Background Widely recognised as the UK's premier military parachute display team, the Falcons, based at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, display at venues all over Britain and Europe throughout the year, past events have included the British Grand Prix, International Airshows and US 4th July celebrations. The Royal Air Force is responsible for training and supporting all UK Airborne Forces. As well as providing a distinctive demonstration of freefall and canopy skills during the display season each Falcons Team member undertakes continual advanced training as Parachute Jumping Instructors in preparation for future employment in support of the Parachute Regiment, the Royal Marines and other specialist units Requirement To Provide the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team with a pilot and suitable aircraft for parachute training and displays from March to October each contract year. The requirement is for a contract to include three core years commencing 1.3.2017 to 28.2.2020, with a further 2 x 1-year options covering 1.3.2020 to 28.2.2021 and 1.3.2021 to 28.2.2022. The contract services required at each parachute centre will comprise: — Provision for the supply of an Aircraft — Up to 130 Flying Hours per parachute year. Aircraft to meet requirements laid out in GASOs (2 Group Air Staff Orders). Aircraft must be able to carry 11 parachutists with parachute smoke, has a turbine engine, which has either side or rear door for parachutists exit and can fly up to an altitude of 12 000 ft AMSL. The Aircraft which can conduct both day and night flying/landing. Aircraft may on occasion, will be required to overnight at location other than RAF Brize Norton. The avionics fit must be suitable for the flying environment, which inlcudes military traffic. — Provision of 1 x Pilot as and when required over the course of the season based on up to 130 Flying Hours per parachute year. Current Professional Pilot Licence holder: either Air Transport Pilot Licence or Commercial Pilot Licence. Qualification is to be held on aircraft type to be flown. The pilot will lead on aircraft deployment, pack up and refueling.