Aircraft Maintenance Man Hour Planning Considerations

The starting point of course has to be to understand the work load, which is a combination of scheduled and unscheduled. The scheduled workload is a combination of work derived from the Aircraft Maintenance Program AMP and additional works, whether company generated or regulatory driven. The MPD is a dynamic document and subject for a…

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Introduction to Aviation Quality And Safety Roles and Responsibilities

Consider the following role definitions and responsibilities: Firstly that the Accountable Manager is responsible for both the Quality and Safety Systems, the Quality System includes both elements of Quality Control and Quality Assurance, however these days we are starting to talk more about Quality Compliance (effectively Compliance and Assurance are the same). Secondly that The…

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Aviation Safety System Performance Indicators

The goal of our Safety Performance Indicators is to provide an indication of the ability of the organisation to identify exposures which can lead to increased risk and the possibility of incidents and accidents. Elements which may be developed into performance Metrics include the following: a) Commitment is evidenced by the Management concern, Personal Concern and…

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Understanding Aviation SMS Change Management Processes

Auditing the Management of Change Process for Effectiveness Multiple changes WILL occur within the aviation system, both internal and external including regulatory changes, management changes, equipment changes, changes in procedures process or manning levels. A change management process should be a documented strategy to proactively identify and manage the safety risks that can accompany change, whilst…

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