June 29, 2015

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Friday 26th June saw the completion of an intensive 3 day program covering all elements related to the implementation of an effective Production Planning Control System.

The course was attended by delegates from Air Botswana together with regulators from the Botswana CAA.

The objectives of the courses included sharing an understanding regarding industry best practice techniques to deliver effective Production Planning, a comprehensive understanding of processes to generate efficiencies in the Production Planning Process.

The course covered the following core subjects related to both Production Planning and to Understanding the concepts and obligations of the Maintenance Planning Process.

Subjects delivered included:

– Regulatory Overview understanding
– Continuing Airworthiness Part M – Part 145 Interface and responsibilities
– Contract & Subcontract Management and the role of Aviation Quality Systems including QC & QA and Post Holder Responsibilities and Relationships
– The Basics of Maintenance Planning -The Approved Maintenance Program & the generation of the Work Package -Task Packaging.
– Managing Competencies, Optimizing the performance of the Part 145
– Critical Path Analysis and the Role of SMS in Production Planning
– The importance of Considering AD’s SB’s and Mods Service Level Agreements & Optimizing the Supply Chain
– Capacity Planning, Man-hours Planning and Estimation
– Aviation Maintenance Post Check Analysis and Follow up & Production Planning Driven Change Management Process

Commented Steve Bentley MD of SAS “ It was a great pleasure to share knowledge and experience with an enthusiastic and motivated group of employees. It was evident that Air Botswana having recently passed an IOSA inspection is focused very much on delivering a highly competent workforce, the enthusiasm of the delegates shone throughout the 3 days.”

About Air Botswana

Botswana’s national carrier is the flagship and pride of Botswana. With a wide and acclaimed reputation, currently operating a fleet of BAE 146 as well as ATR42-500 and ATR72-500 advanced turbo propeller aircrafts on daily domestic and international scheduled flights.
Air Botswana is committed to service excellence. It is this attention to customer service that has set Air Botswana apart from its competitors.

About SAS

The motto of SAS is delivery beyond compliance Based in Sofia, Bulgaria, SAS is a Global, Professional, Airline, MRO and Ground Operations, Support, Consulting and Training Company.
Since 2008 SAS has been providing regulatory training to the highest professional standards and our primary focus is on delivering quality assured support and training services.

What the Delegates said about the training?
“Very articulate and made the training practical”
“Informative Content, good timing and Delivery”
“Very useful presentation of Quality Control, Capacity Planning and Critical Path Analysis”
“The Instructor provided excellent answers for all questions asked”
“Concepts were explained clearly with relevant examples”
“Clear & Concise with experience conveyed well”
“Good presentation with Interactive Learning”
“Provided Ideas which were relevant as potential solutions”
“Presentation of the course was excellent”
“The instructor was a professional with good delivery”

For details regarding any SAS training please see www.sassofia.com or email office@sassofia.com