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This new Federal Aviation Administration legal interpretation is deeply troubling, and its basis flawed, citing "NTSB case law in an attempt to justify its reasoning, but this reliance is misplaced because in that case work was performed with no supervision at all, and no legal return-to-service logbook entry." With a dire shortage of aircraft maintenance personnel, this will only serve to worsen the situation and erode aviation safety. https://lnkd.in/eCXBrHen #generalaviation #aviationmaintenance #aircraftmaintenance #airports #pilots #aircraft #airplanes #helicopters

If only the FAA required the airlines to maintain / conduct certain hourly, daily, weekly / pre-flight / in-flight/ post flight and / or other stated periodic maintenance. Then, imagine if airlines were required to keep records and logs of said maintenance that then had to be inspected and "signed off" on by some sort of leader? And of course we ONLY contracted for initial and replacement parts with reputable and trustworthy buisnesses friendly to our country. And then... wait...what? Really? Already required? Both things? But how then? For how long? Really? Dang. Nevermind. Or maybe if we hire maintenance / shop foreman folks via a DEI template like some white knights want to do with pilots...maybe that will fix the problem... That would be much easier than actually holding existing folks accountable for X, Y and Z in accordance with FAA / parent organization / common sense grown-up rules AND the pesky implied and specified tasks and responsibilities of the applicable job descriptions. Friendly Skies my azz. Where will the buck stop with this stupidity...The Airlines, the FAA, the DOT? Most likely a cornfield in Kansas in the middle of the night, a forest near Gimli Manitoba, or in the middle of Santa Monica Bay...

Exciting news! ✈️ BCT Aviation Maintenance is thrilled to announce we have expanded our EASA Base Maintenance approval to now include C Check for B737 CL & NG. Click below to learn more about this exciting development! #Aviation #BaseMaintenance #B737 #AviationNews 

Maintenance: Airlines’ Achilles’ Heels #Very_Important: The shortage of maintenance staff within the #aviationindustry poses a multifaceted challenge that extends beyond immediate operational concerns. At its core, this shortage threatens to compromise the industry’s long-term #sustainability and #safety standards. As #aircraft fleets continue to expand and technological advancements evolve, the demand for skilled maintenance professionals becomes increasingly critical. Without an adequate workforce to uphold rigorous maintenance protocols, #airlines risk facing disruptions in service, compromised safety standards, and diminished customer trust. Addressing this shortage requires a concerted effort from industry stakeholders to invest in training programs, streamline certification processes, and cultivate a pipeline of talent to sustain the industry’s growth trajectory while ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability https://lnkd.in/g6JRFTp2

We all know what happens when aircraft maintenance gets outsourced – safety suffers. Click the link below to learn more about @WestJet threatening to cease maintenance operations https://lnkd.in/gfZ_Diig

To the regular person this article seems pretty straightforward but as an SMS professional, some statements raise more questions for me. For example: Statement: "the four bolts that are supposed to hold the door plug in place were removed for maintenance at the factory before delivery of the jet but never reinstalled." My question: this could be a sign of fatigue. What were the maintenance techs hours prior to this? Statement: "the company has implemented a control plan to ensure all 737-9 mid-exit door plugs are installed according to specifications by instituting new inspections of the door plug assembly..." My questions: How was that control being done previously? How was it being guaranteed? If you're instituting new inspections, what was the old inspection process? With regards to the pillar of safety assurance, how will you guarantee that the new inspection process will do what the old inspection process did not? Statement: "Boeing is also taking steps to improve overall quality and stability across the 737 production system. These steps include layering additional inspections into the Boeing supply chain..." My questions: is a sign off necessary before the aircraft is released off the line? Who is responsible for the sign off inspection? How thorough is it? Is one signature required for sign off or multiple? Also, if you're going to implement additional layers of inspection, how will that impact the current employee workload? What is the change management process when making these additional changes to the SMS? Just some questions from an SMS mind. I'm curious to see what the final report will conclude. #airports #airlines #aviation #safety #sms #safetymanagementsystems #incidentmanagement #accidentprevention

Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) – Aviation Safety The aviation industry's safety standards rely on a complex network of organizations and regulations. The Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) play an indispensable role in ensuring the ongoing airworthiness of commercial aircraft. Scope and Intent of CAMO Regulations such as EASA Part CAMO define the scope and intent of CAMO operations with their primary objective is to manage and maintain the airworthiness of aircraft throughout their operational life. Development and implementation of maintenance programs: CAMOs are responsible for developing and maintaining maintenance programs that comply with regulatory requirements and manufacturer requirements. These programs outline the specific tasks, inspections, and repairs required to ensure the aircraft's continued airworthiness and evolves with the aircraft’s life. Maintenance planning and scheduling: CAMOs meticulously plan and schedule maintenance activities working with operations while ensuring timely compliance with maintenance requirements. Technical records management: Accurate and up-to-date technical records are essential for tracking an aircraft's maintenance history and ensuring compliance with airworthiness directives. CAMOs maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs, ensuring traceability and accountability. Airworthiness reviews and certifications: CAMOs conduct periodic airworthiness reviews to assess the aircraft's overall condition and ensure its continued compliance with safety standards. They also issue airworthiness review certificates (ARC) that certify the aircraft's compliance with these reviews. Technical support and troubleshooting: CAMOs provide technical support to airlines and maintenance organizations, assisting with troubleshooting, interpreting technical documentation, and resolving complex maintenance issues where there might be repeat defects, ongoing concerns and the need to manage reliability. CAMO's Function in Commercial Aviation CAMOs are integral to the commercial aviation as they bridge the gap between aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and maintenance organizations. By ensuring that aircraft are maintained in accordance with stringent regulations and manufacturer recommendations, CAMOs contribute significantly to the overall safety and reliability of commercial aviation. As the industry continues to evolve, CAMOs will remain at the forefront of ensuring that aircraft continue to operate safely and efficiently for years to come. If you want to learn more about CAMO and some of their tasks check out the courses we offer https://lnkd.in/gNBtdnsd and follow us on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/eyWRntQt #ialta #onlinetraining #aviation #aircraft #camo #part145 #airline #reliabilityengineer #aircraftengineer #b1 #b2 #catc #cata #aircraftleasing #lessor #lessee

There is a World Wide shortage of aircraft maintenance personell, yet an ever growing number of aircraft. Unfortunately JUST throwing ever increasing wages at the current people within the industry is not going to fix this shortfall. For many decades the highly skilled and qualified people that keep these magnificent machines serviceable and airworthy have been undervalued. That is now finally starting to change but I fear only due to supply and demand reasons, not because the work they do is more respected and valued. Industry needs to change its approach to maintenance, in many MROs it's still being done exactly the same way it was done decades ago, it needs to move forwards

Difference Between the Line Maintenance and Base Maintenance. Line maintenance and base maintenance are two integral components of the aircraft maintenance ecosystem. While line maintenance focuses on immediate troubleshooting and minor repairs, base maintenance involves comprehensive inspections and repairs Heavy Checks that require more time and resources. Both types of maintenance are vital for maintaining aircraft airworthiness and ensuring passenger safety. Understanding the differences between them helps in effectively managing aircraft maintenance programs and optimizing operational efficiency within the aviation industry.

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