Aviation Maintenance semis Flashcards
Importance of Aviation Management
- Efficient and safe airline operations
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial stability
- And strategic planning
Roles of Aviation Managers
• Director of Maintenance (DOM)
• Base or Station Manager
• Front-line Supervisors
Characteristics of Director of Maintenance (DOM)
- Oversees aircraft maintenance.
- Manages budgets and resources.
- Provides leadership and
mentorship.
Base or Station Manager
- Allocates resources efficiently.
- Focuses on safety, security, and
financial performance.
Characteristics of Front-line Supervisors
- Lead and direct operational teams.
- Assign tasks and schedules.
Training Requirements
• DOM:
Bachelor’s degree, experience, FAA certifications.
• Base/Station Manager:
Bachelor’s degree, aviation experience,
safety/security training.
• Front-line Supervisors:
High school diploma, on-the-job training,
leadership skills.
Why is diversity training for aviation
managers important?
What are the benefits?
INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
TEAMWORK ENHANCEMENT
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
COMMUNICATION
BIAS REDUCTION
EQUITABLE TREATMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL BENEFITS
Management Actions and Responsibilities
Managers must:
• Investigate violations.
• Respond to incidents.
• Ensure a harassment-free
workplace.
2 types of Hierarchy of Command
• Top-Down Approach
• Bottom-Up Approach
What is the importance of effective
communication for aviation
managers?
What are the challenges?
Challenges include
• complex terminology,
• language barriers,
• ambiguity,
• cultural differences,
• human error,
• training needs,
• and evolving technology.
Challenges:
• Aircraft Availability
• Parts and Resources
• Safety and Compliance
• Cost Control
• Communication and Decision-Making
Collaboration with Other Departments
• Flight Operations
• In-Flight Services
• Ramp Handling
• Holistic Approach
refers to maintenance activities performed
while an aircraft is in service, without
disrupting its flight schedule.
Daily and 48-hour checks
Line maintenance
2 types of Functions that control maintenance
Production Planning
and Control (PP&C)
Maintenance Control
Center (MCC)
Production Planning and Control (PP&C):
• Primary organization controlling
maintenance activities.
• Responsible for scheduling and
directing maintenance tasks.
Maintenance Control Center (MCC):
• Maintains communication with flight
operations.
• Manages maintenance deferrals in
compliance with MEL and CDL.
Compare and Contrast
Comparison:
• Both PP&C and MCC are essential
for managing maintenance
activities in airline operations.
Contrast:
• PP&C focuses on planning, scheduling, and directing maintenance tasks while MCC coordinates and manages maintenance activities
Flight line preflight
Preflight Inspection:
• Done on the aircraft’s first flight of the day.
• Typically carried out by the first officer
(copilot) and doesn’t require both crew
members.
Preflight Sequence:
• Exterior safety check.
• Detailed exterior preflight
inspection.
• Cabin safety inspection.
Detailed Inspection:
• Close examination of all aircraft surfaces, including windows, antennas, engines, and emergency exits.
• Securing equipment hatches not in use.
Postflight Inspection:
• Conducted after each flight to detect obvious discrepancies.
• Less detailed compared to preflight inspection.
Crew Responsibilities:
• The departing crew must ensure that all power, batteries, external power, and oxygen supply are shut off after all passengers have deplaned.
Types of checks
A B C D
A-Check
Minor maintenance, 400-600 flight hours, inspects landing gear, brakes, changes engine oil.
B-Check:
More comprehensive, 6-8 months, checks flight control systems, avionics, hydraulic systems.
