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KAYA uses its size and flexibility to tackle large problems in the arena of Air
Traffic Control (ATC) communications, construction, and support. With our smaller
size and accessibility, we are able to provide responsive service and quality far
superior to larger companies. We have completed multi-million dollar contracts in
support of ATC, Communications, and Electronics projects for the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of Defense (DoD), and the U.S. Army.
Despite our small 8(a) business classification, we provide a wide range of ATC services,
including project management support, engineering design, operational systems engineering,
installation and integration, testing and evaluation, and logistics support services
for ATC equipment, systems, and facilities.
Primary services include Engineering, Furnishing, Installation and Testing (EFI&T)
and Integrated Logistics Support services associated with the integration, installation,
modification or upgrade of Air Traffic Control equipment, systems and facilities
including Navigation and Landing Systems. We also offer extensive ATC experience
regarding the design, development and installation of state-of-the-art communications
systems.
KAYA also operates a Metal Part and Structural Fabrication Shop in Charleston, SC.
We provide custom metal parts productions, structural steel fabrication and on-site
form, fit and function acceptance. Click
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Representative ATC Projects
Allen Army Airfield Air Traffic Control
Tower and Airfield Upgrade—Fort Greely, AK
KAYA provided the overall project management for a new Air Traffic Control Tower,
hangar renovations, taxiway and parking apron resurfacing, and Instrument Landing
System (ILS) installation at Allen Army Airfield, Fort Greely, AK. We installed
the ILS and managed the overall design and outfitting of the ATC tower with radios,
radar, and other equipment to be fully compliant with FAA and Army Aeronautics requirements.
KAYA’s tower chief and senior controllers conducted in-house training for 12 ATC
recruits, and obtained FAA certification for them within a 6-month period to meet
critical milestones.
Fixed Base Precision Approach Radar—Gray
Army Airfield, Fort Lewis, WA
KAYA performed engineering, site preparation, installation, and testing for the
new Fixed Base Precision Approach Radar at Gray Army Airfield. The Approach Radar
consists of a transmitter/receiver and a shelter housing the maintenance display,
electronics, and LRUs. We performed a pre-construction site survey to verify the
proposed locations of all components. The radar site was constructed from the ground-up,
including trenching, pouring concrete, routing conduit, installing copper and fiber
cable, and installing major equipment items. We developed a Lightning Protection
System to ensure the site was grounded, bonded, and shielded according to FAA guidelines.
Wheeler Army Airfield Flight Following
System Radio Link Survey—Schofield Barracks, HI
KAYA performed an engineering site survey and developed a project plan to for a
remote radio link allowing adequate communication between Wheeler Army Airfield’s
air traffic controllers, maintenance personnel, and aircraft. We collected data
to identify new equipment necessary to communicate with the Flight Following System
radios on Mt. Kaala without using Hawaii Air National Guard equipment or leased
telephone lines. Necessary replacement radios and interface equipment were identified
to connect the receivers at the Receiver Site to the Air Traffic Control Tower using
a new planned fiber optic cable plant.
Program/Project management
KAYA’s diverse management and technical staff have many years of combined experience
in the ATC arena. We provide a variety of services to include planning, scheduling,
executing, financial tracking, and logistics support that can be tailored to fit
the customer’s needs.
Engineering and design
The KAYA engineering and design team performs site surveys and provides program
development, engineering design, drafting, modification of engineering drawings,
and technical data and/or specification writing. Our capabilities include site preparation;
installation and integration design; development of test, checkout, and certification
procedures; prototype equipment design; software development; and analysis of equipment,
as necessary, for the installation or reconfiguration of electrical/electronic systems
and equipment for ATC and Aviation Technical Services (ATS) facilities.
Installation, repair, and maintenance
KAYA has worldwide experience installing, repairing, and maintaining a myriad of
ATC navigation, communications, and telecommunications equipment for our ATC customers.
Our installation teams provide turnkey “cradle to grave” services including:
- Site preparation
- Construction/installation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Rigging and lifting
- Integration
- Tower erection
- Fabrication
- Repair
- Checkout and testing
- Modification
- Site acceptance
- De-installation/removal and site demolition for ATC and ATS
facilities
- Upgrade of electrical/electronic equipment and systems (hardware
and software)
Logistics support
KAYA provides logistics support consistent with DoD, Army and FAA regulations, guidelines,
and specifications. We develop, design, fabricate, install, test, and evaluate Engineering
Change Proposals (ECPs) and corresponding Field Change Bulletins (FCBs). We review,
evaluate and prepare recommendations for the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS),
Preventive Maintenance System (PMS), Technical Reports and Technical Feedback Reports
(TFBRs). We provide required specialized technical assistance to restore operational
systems at various locations (typically at Army Airfield locations) and perform
equipment verification testing and inspections.
Systems engineering and database management
Integrated Interactive Installation Information Management System (I4): KAYA has
developed a web based application that links Army Airfields to major commands, customers,
and authorized personnel for the purpose of configuration management of ATC systems
to include equipment listings, maintenance data, radar, and navigational aid equipment/systems.
The I4 is a comprehensive installation management tool that saves enormous amounts
of time, minimizes error and redundancy, optimizes the use of common data, and generally
provides fingertip-access to information that previously demanded long and laborious
efforts. KAYA can tailor the I4 database to meet the specific needs and applications
of any Army Airfield. The I4 database allows the users to remotely manage their
equipment and systems to ensure configuration management is maintained, maintenance
status and records are up to date, and provides data to reflect equipment replacement
requirements. The following areas are just a few of the I4 database applications
specific to the needs of the Army ATC community:
- ATC Equipment/Systems tracking for maintenance and configuration
management purposes
- Centrally located information for Army Airfield personnel,
Base Operations, and Major Commands
- Remote monitoring for authorized commands such as Air Traffic
Services Command (ATSCOM), Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO Avn), Forces Command
(FORSCOM) and other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies
- Site mapping for equipment, systems, airfield layout, base
operational control, and facilities management
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