1099 consultant · ~120–960 hrs per funded award · $50–$80/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Instrument Flight Procedure Designer

Turn FAA, ICAO and NATO terminal instrument procedure criteria into rules a software engine can execute — and check every one before it ships.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your hourly rate, weekly hours and start time, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–960 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Interpret FAA Order 8260-series, ICAO Doc 8168 PANS-OPS and NATO criteria into testable rule specifications
Author and adjudicate a validation corpus of published procedures against which the engine is measured
Review every criteria rule before it ships, and say when a reading is wrong
Judge obstacle evaluations, minima, climb gradients and surface penetrations the way a procedure specialist would

Required qualifications

Hands-on instrument procedure design under FAA Order 8260-series, ICAO Doc 8168 PANS-OPS Volume II, or equivalent
Five or more years authoring, reviewing or adjudicating instrument procedures
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

FAA, DoD, NGA, an air navigation service provider, or airport procedure design experience
Working knowledge of DAFIF, DVOF, DTED or AIXM aeronautical data
ARINC 424 coding, FAS data blocks, or flight inspection
NATO STANAG 3759 / AATCP-1 familiarity

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $50–$80 per hour; you tell us the rate you are asking when you apply. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–960 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Instrument Flight Procedure Designer

Every application is read.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: we openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a family here. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the instrument procedures you designed, reviewed or adjudicated that are most like this role: the procedure types, the criteria applied, an obstacle, minima or climb-gradient issue you resolved, your role, and the result. *

3. Which criteria and data have you worked with hands-on, and for how long: FAA Order 8260-series, ICAO Doc 8168 PANS-OPS Vol II, NATO AATCP-1, ARINC 424, FAS data blocks, DAFIF, DTED, AIXM? Name the ones you could be tested on. *

Rate and availability

Your hourly rate (USD) *

Target rate: $50–$80 an hour.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win in the next 12 months, how soon could you start? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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