NAVAIR
ACET supports the Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), needs for Special Surveillance Programs Support (SSPS) to enhance existing Persistent Ground Surveillance Systems (PGSS).
BACKGROUND:
Located at Patuxent River, Maryland; Lakehurst, New Jersey; and Orlando, Florida; these facilities support research, development, test, evaluation, engineering and fleet support of Navy and Marine Corps air vehicle systems and trainers. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is the steward of the ranges, test facilities, laboratories, and aircraft necessary to support the Fleet's acquisition requirements. NAWCAD provides a variety of services to the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies as well as non-Federal customers. The NAWCAD is one of two product centers within the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). NAVAIR, working with ACET, delivers high quality, affordable products and support to the operating forces. Products and services include: aircraft, avionics, air-launched weapons, electronic warfare systems, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, launch and arresting gear, training equipment and facilities, and all other equipment related to Navy and Marine Corps air power. NAVAIR provides total life cycle support of all naval aviation weapon systems including research, design, development, and engineering; acquisition; test and evaluation; training facilities and equipment; repair and modification; and in-service engineering and logistics support. As one of the three principal stakeholders in the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE), NAVAIR is responsible for development, acquisition, and life-cycle management for aviation systems.
Specialization:
- PGSS and PSUAS instructors and operators
- Program Management
- Program Administrative/ Security Support
- Configuration Management
- Logistics support
- Training support
- Perform flight operations