FEATURES Up in the Air: Factoids
Face Off
FAA's flight service job competition has caught the eye of contractor heavyweights. Here's a look at who's working with whom:
- FAA Employees:
- Harris Corp., ICF Consulting
- Computer Sciences Corp.:
- Frequentis, Serco Group, Plc., Weather Services International
- Lockheed Martin:
- Washington Consulting Group
- Raytheon:
- Arinc Inc.
- Northrop Grumman:
- Nav Canada, AT&T, Unisys
- Wade & Associates:
- AFSS Inc.
Sources: FAA, Northrop Grumman, Computer Sciences Corp., WADE & ASSOCIATES
Costs Up, Demand Down
While FAA's automated flight service system has remained costly in recent years, flight service specialists have provided fewer services to pilots.
| Fiscal Year | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Flight Services Provided | 33,918 | 32,415 | 30,481 | 29,310 | 29,434 | 27,669 |
| Cost ( million) | $505.1 | $566.4 | $564 | $555.8 |
Source: FAA. Cost includes automated flight service stations in Alaska, which are not part of the A-76 competition.
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