block 2 air speed

Question 1

Explain the basic purpose(s) of the AIRSpeed Program

Answer 1

is the NAE process to operationalize cost-wise readiness

Question 2

What are the three primary AIRSpeed CPI methods?

Answer 2

Lean -Six Sigma -Theory of Constraints

Question 3

Describe the Lean methodology

Answer 3

War on Waste which focuses on work flow, customer value, and eliminating process waste

Question 4

4 Describe the Six Sigma methodology

Answer 4

War on Variation “Eliminates variation” which focuses on satisfying customer requirements while minimizing waste by reducing and controlling variation

Question 5

Describe the Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology

Answer 5

Mitigation of constraints “Find the bottle neck” which focuses on systems thinking and improved throughput by addressing system constraints.

Question 6

Define 5S and list the associated steps

Answer 6

Sort -Straighten -Shine -Standardize -Sustain

Question 7

Who is responsible for the utilization of the 5S checklist?

Answer 7

Work Center Supervisor

Question 8

Describe NAT and state the purpose of NAT reports

Answer 8

Niin Analysis Tool provides maintenance managers with an enterprise view of all NIINs (National Item Identification Number) processed at Intermediate Maintenance Activities (IMAs).

Question 9

Demonstrate use of the NAT to look for improvement opportunities

Answer 9

• Various reports may be generated to compare Ready For Issue (RFI) repair capability rates, Beyond Capability of Maintenance (BCM) transactions and Individual Component Repair List (ICRL) capability codes with other IMAs.

Question 10

10 Describe BMT and state the purpose of BMT reports.

Answer 10

Buffer Management Tool The BMT is a workload tracking and analysis tool that provides the information needed to assist in the decision making process regarding workload prioritization