B737-8MAX Differences Training

The U.S. Air Force’s Headquarters Air Mobility Command is seeking specialized flight training services to rapidly qualify experienced 737 pilots on the new Boeing 737-8 MAX airframe through differences training. This effort requires a commercial-off-the-shelf solution delivered at a Title 14 CFR Part 142 approved training center, combining academic instruction with hands-on simulator sessions using an FAA-certified high-fidelity full flight simulator. The contractor must provide all facilities, simulator time, and certified instructors to ensure safe, efficient transition of existing pilots to the new aircraft without delays. Training will be conducted exclusively at the contractor’s facility, with no set-aside restrictions applied. The solicitation, identified as 763_MAX8_FY26, was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 16, 2026, under NAICS code 611512 for flight training services. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Defense through the Office of FA4452 763 Ess, located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, with performance expected at a facility in Mt Zion, Illinois. Primary point of contact is Alexis Strieker, reachable via email and phone, with Marissa Markus as secondary contact. All proposals must align with the requirements for immediate, high-quality, and fully compliant training delivery to support operational readiness.