Aircraft Maintenance

Tato práce je shrnutím dosavadních znalostí dané problematiky a zhodnocením aktuálního stavu v procesu tvorby plánu údržby malého dopravního letounu i uvést charakteristiku a aplikovatelnost nedestruktivních metod kontroly pri údržbe letadel.This thesis is summarized knowledge the broblems and evaluation of current status in process plan in manitenance of small transport aircraft. State characteristics and applicability to non-destructive inspection methods in the maintenance of aircraft

Aircraft Maintenance Performance: the Effects of the Functional Decentralization of On-Equipment Maintenance

The Air Force has implemented various aircraft maintenance organizational structures. The implementation of the Objective Wing in the early 1990s was the latest occurrence of reorganization. This research looks at the effect of the type of aircraft maintenance organizational structure on aircraft maintenance performance. The type of organizational structure was defined by the functional centralization of the on-equipment maintenance. Aircraft maintenance performance was measured using TNMCM rates, fix rates, repeat/recur rates, man-hours per flying hour, and scheduling effectiveness rates. Three F-15 wings and three F-16 wings were selected to compare the changes in aircraft maintenance performance and to determine if the organizational structure had a significant influence on aircraft maintenance performance. Comparison of means and regression analysis were used to investigate the main effects of organizational structure and the moderating effects of several additional factors on aircraft maintenance performance. The aircraft maintenance organizational structure was determined to have a significant positive influence on at least one aircraft maintenance performance measure for five of the six experimental group wings. Various moderating factors also had various influences on aircraft maintenance performance

Improving workforce scheduling of aircraft line maintenance at Sabena Technics.

This paper presents our application of a visualization tool and optimization model based on mixed-integer linear programming to solve a workforce staffing and scheduling problem at Sabena Technics, a major aircraft maintenance company in Belgium. We used the software to generate many alternative, cost-efficient schedules and to analyze multiple scenarios. In several management meetings, takeholders evaluated the schedules and raised concerns. We subsequently changed the model to successfully address their concerns. The model has resulted in considerable savings and a more efficient use of human resources.Workforce staffing; Scheduling; Optimization; Visualization; Aircraft maintenance;

Developing a model to predict aircraft maintenance performance

[Abstract]: A three-pronged approach was adopted to the investigation of causes of maintenance errors in army aviation. In the first phase of the research, analysis of maintenance incident reports suggested that individuals were mostly at fault, making errors because they failed to follow procedures and were inadequately supervised. Interviews with maintenance technicians, on the other hand, put the spotlight on organisational variables, such as pressures created by poor planning. In the third phase, a survey instrument administered to 448 maintenance workers was used to develop a structural model that predicted 34% of the variance in psychological health, 16% of the variance in turnover intentions, and 16% of the variance in self-reported maintenance errors. Implications of these findings are discussed

Managing Aircraft Maintenance In Thailand For The Next Normal

Purpose:  This article examines the direction of aircraft maintenance management in Thailand for the new era, emphasizing the importance of safety, efficiency, and international standard certification.   Theoretical framework: Appropriate management of aircraft maintenance can pave the way for increased revenue and survival of airlines in the current situation.   Design/methodology/approach: This article proposes management principles to improve the aircraft maintenance process in Thailand, with the primary goals of increasing work efficiency and reducing costs.   Findings:  Additionally, this article explores the improvement of laws and regulations related to aircraft maintenance in Thailand, considering their alignment with international standards and the prevention of environmental impacts.   Research, Practical & Social implications:  In conclusion, the management of aircraft maintenance in Thailand for the next era requires the ability to adapt to technology and scientific advancements to accommodate the increasing demands of the aviation industry. Providing training and skill development for employees in the aviation industry is crucial for achieving efficient and safe operations.   Originality/value: Promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors in developing and improving the infrastructure supporting aircraft maintenance is another significant factor, particularly in the development of areas for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) centers and the advancement of information networks in the aviation sector

Development of Roadmap for the Aircraft Maintenance Industry, Maintenance Repair & Overhaul/MRO, in Indonesia

Based on data from IAMSA in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the volume of aircraft maintenance spending from airlines in Indonesia was around US$ 1.2 billion. Of the spending volume, only about 35% can be absorbed by MRO Indonesia. MRO Indonesia has targeted in the next 5 years it can absorb around 70% of aircraft maintenance expenditures in Indonesia. The purpose of this paper is to build a roadmap for the aircraft maintenance industry in Indonesia. A road map is a guide that is used as directions/navigation to reach the desired target. The development of a roadmap for the aircraft maintenance industry in Indonesia is carried out by taking into account the current condition of Indonesia's MRO and future Indonesia’s MRO targets in absorbing aircraft maintenance spending in terms of the 4 main pillars of the MRO industry, namely quality, human resources, infrastructure and supply chain. In terms of quality, it is necessary to increase the level of Indonesian MRO certification to the level of international standards (AS 9110, EASA, FAA). In terms of human resources, it is necessary to increase the number of licensed technicians by collaborating between MRO and vocational education institutions. In terms of infrastructure and supply chain, it is necessary to build hangars and workshops that have an integrated aircraft maintenance center facility 'one stop solution'/aerospace park. The strengthening of the four pillars is carried out gradually and continuously according to priorities to form a roadmap for the aircraft maintenance industry in Indonesia

Aircraft maintenance workers’ perspectives.

This thesis aims to understand the impact three dimensional (3D) printing can have in aviation’s maintenance supply chain. Since optimizing every process related to fleet managing and safety compliance is the main goal of every aviation manager, 3D printing is a possible solution. Today’s methods and supply chain arrangement are outdated and should be changed in order to improve the product’s delivery. Every new technology has its upsides and downsides, as we will explore throughout this dissertation. The objective is to understand the benefits of 3D printed parts in the aviation’s maintenance workshop, and how it can affect the supply chain. This will be achieved through extensive research and by interviewing professionals from the aviation sector. Some of the results suggest that additive manufacturing will only represent an important part in maintenance in a distant future. Although it is possible to produce certified aircraft components nowadays, due to the fact aviation is a heavily regulated environment. Therefore, in the short term, 3D printing is only valuable for prototyping

Knowledge work in aircraft maintenance

Knowledge work encompasses information processing and knowledge development tasks and places the knowledge worker at the centre of analysis. Knowledge and information are the knowledge worker's most precious resource in an increasingly complex working environment. Knowledge work is analysed in the context of the productive technical working environment of aircraft maintenance at Lufthansa Technik AG. The proportion of knowledge-intensive tasks in aircraft maintenance rises with increasing complexity of aircraft and their systems and components. The quantity of information and the resulting challenges for workers also increase accordingly. The findings generated by the study and a theoretical consideration of the subject are used to derive conclusions about the practice of aircraft maintenance and concrete recommendations for action.Keywords: Knowledge work, aircraft maintenance, knowledge, information, fields of actio

Development of a relationship management framework and related performance matrics for outsourced aircraft maintenance

Driven by an intensely competitive world, the use of outsourcing is extensive and growing especially in the service business area. Outsourcing provides companies with benefits such as cost reduction and performance enhancement. Despite these advantages, companies need to be aware that successful outsourcing requires an appropriate long term strategy in managing the relationships with their providers. In turn, the providers have to develop collaborative relationships with their customers in order to improve customer satisfaction. Although relationship management of relevance to outsourcing is recognised as an important concept, it has not received attention from both practitioners and researchers, especially with regard to aircraft maintenance outsourcing which is considered to be critical outsourcing associated with high financial and strategic risks. Therefore, the aim of this research study is “to improve aircraft maintenance outsourcing through relationship management”. This research has been divided into three stages to achieve the research aim. The first stage related to an exploration of the key factors for the management of outsourcing relationship, starting with a review of the relevant literature. A multiple case study was then selected to investigate today’s practices of the management of the IT outsourcing relationship, which has similar characteristics to aircraft maintenance outsourcing. A questionnaire survey was also conducted to explore key factors of relationship management for aircraft maintenance outsourcing. With these three sources of evidence, a conclusive finding is that relationship management of relevance to outsourcing comprises six key factors which are clearly defined requirements, agreement, delivery governance, service delivery, performance evaluation and inter-organisational coordination. The second stage focused on exploring how the relationship between an aircraft maintenance provider and an aircraft maintenance customer is managed. The three cases study relationships featuring the four case companies were selected to carry out an in-depth investigation of relationship management for aircraft maintenance outsourcing. The researcher used interview, observation and documentation to collect data from these four case companies. The findings showed that the six key factors identified in the first stage influence the establishment and development of the relationship between the aircraft maintenance provider and customer. Moreover, external factors also have an impact on the way that both parties manage their relationship. The third stage was to develop a proposed approach to performance measurement which is viewed as a key factor of the management of the relationship between an aircraft maintenance provider and an aircraft maintenance customer. The researcher conducted an action research in cooperation with the main subject of this research. The study discovered that the gap model is applicable for performance measurement in aircraft maintenance outsourcing. The improved version of performance measurement model includes new performance metrics that are essential for monitoring the gaps between the provider and customer

Design of Resources Monitoring and Controlling System on Aircraft Maintenance Project in XYZ MRO

Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) XYZ is a company engaged in aviation / aviation, especially in aircraft maintenance. MRO XYZ can work on the maintenance of several types of aircraft and its components in accordance with the certification and permits owned by MRO XYZ. The vital aspects that must be regulated in an aircraft maintenance project include the engineer involved in the maintenance process and the manhours calculation system who must be able to explain every detail of the work on an aircraft maintenance project. In addition, other resources such as consumbale material and raw material must also be monitored and controlled, so that management team can obtain COGS as optimal as possible in the project and profitability can increase. This research was built to provide solutions to the aircraft maintenance process stakeholders in meeting vital information needs that must be continuously monitored and based on this information, the system built will be able to control the ongoing maintenance process of the aircraft, in accordance with regulations