FAM PPT 3 - FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

postholder organization

refers to a specific structure within an aviation company that is responsible for managing and overseeing various operational areas to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

flight operations

maintenance

crew training

ground operations

[enumerate] operational areas of postholder organization

Postholders

nominated individuals, approved by the regulatory authority, who are accountable for the safety and proper functioning of their designated area.

accountable manager

occupies the highest position within the flight operations organization.

He is personally responsible to the national authorities for assuring orderly financing, operations and prope maintenance of the fleet.

He also has to assure that definite and sustainable processes are established and documented in operations manuals.

flight operations postholder

reports directly to the accountable manager and is superior to all fleets within the organization.

He/she defines all processes relevant for flight operations.

He/she manages and monitors all activities of his/her own department or those carried out by external providers.

True

[true or false] All procedural instructions issued by the flight operations postholder are obligatory.

Air Operator Certificate

a document issued by a national aviation authority, like the FAA in the United States or EASA in Europe, that authorizes an aircraft operator to conduct commercial air transport operations.

This certificate signifies that the operator has the necessary personnel, systems, and procedures in place to ensure safe operations.

Operations Specification

all relevant details of the planned airline operation. It contains information about the type of operation, the aircraft's equipment (A/C) or the planned areas of operation.

National authorities

carry out an all-encompassing technical and economic inspection of the airline (AOC audit).

Operations Manual

an EU-OPS stipulated document which has to be indited in English and which has to be approved by the legal authorities. It consists of four parts

General/Basic (basic principles, directives and procedures)

[OM PARTS] OM Part A

Aeroplane Operating Matters (aircraft type specific procedures)

[OM PARTS] OM Part B

Route and Aerodrome Instruction and Information (aeronautical charts)

[OM PARTS] OM Part C

Training (principles, programs, documentation)

[OM PARTS] OM Part D

Names and responsibilities of all functional elements within flight operations

Communicational processes within flight operations

Description of business and operational management processes

Concepts regarding flight safety and risk prevention

Description of the quality system

Description of operational processes on the ground

Procedures in case of an emergency incident

[enumerate] aspects of flight operations management

assure proper maintenance of the fleet

main responsibility of the technical operations department

Assurance of a maximum level of operational safety

Achievement of a maximum technical reliability

Implementation of an economically optimized maintenance concept.

[enumerate] Basic targets of maintenance

the optimization of efficient aircraft utilization by minimizing failure costs due to technical delays or cancellations of flights

main goal for technical operations

technical operations postholder

personally accountable to the legal authorities regarding proper maintenance of the fleet. He is the head of department.

sub team of system engineering

takes care of evaluation and implementation of technical instructions, e.g. those provided by the manufacturer such as airworthiness directives (AD notes) or service bulletins (SB).

Maintenance

describes prophylactic measures taken to maintain the perfect technical condition of the aircraft.

Repair

active elimination of a defect which negatively influences the aircraft's operation.

Overhaul

sums up comprehensive measures such as checks, inspections, change of parts and, if applicable, rectifications which are mainly bundled into long-term downtimes which are longer than routine maintenance events.

Line maintenance

done during active operations and can be done at a line station

The aircraft does not have to be taken out of operations on a mid- to long-term basis.

A-check

The biggest line maintenance event which usually takes 12 to 36 hours (depending on A/C- type).

Base maintenance

heavy maintenance

describes maintenance events that require the aircraft to be taken out of active operations for a longer period of time.

events that are characterized by a large amount of man-hours needed to carry out all check items.

C-check

typical base maintenance event which requires a ground time of several days to weeks.

Preventive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Corrective Maintenance

Types of Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

As the name describes, it is a periodic regular maintenance meant to prevent machine breakdown and failure.

It involves following the manufacturer's guidelines, and best industry standards to keep the machine running at optimum performance.

Predictive Maintenance

It involves using Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and similar technologies to obtain machine health and performance data, trends, and patterns. This helps schedule maintenance to take preventive measures and prevent costly repairs in the future.

Corrective Maintenance

This type of maintenance takes place only after a machine develops a defect or malfunction. It aims to fix any defects and malfunctions in the machine and restore it to its previous working condition.

Routine Repairs

Emergency Repairs

Capital repairs

Types of repair

Routine Repairs

This involves small and regular repairs that involve inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating. These repairs are typically aimed at maintaining the safety and integrity of the equipment.

Emergency Repairs

These types of repairs often result from equipment damage and malfunction. They are typically unplanned, expensive, and cause unexpected downtimes.

Capital Repairs

These types of repairs are conducted on the capital assets of the company, such as the facility, premises, and fixed assets.

They may involve repair, replacement, or renovation of the capital assets to increase their usability and build a safe environment.

Inspection

Disassembly

Reassembly

Replacement

Performance Evaluation

Comprehensive measures of overhaul

Inspection

aimed at detecting issues with the performance, safety, and integrity of the machines. They lower potential repair costs, and other negative consequences such as equipment breakdown, damage, and threat to the safety of humans and premises.

Disassembly

considered a major procedure that involves dismantling the core components of equipment for various purposes such as inspection, repair, and maintenance.

Reassembly

another major process that involves reconstructing or rebuilding equipment from scratch by putting together its

components.

Replacement

This involves replacing defective, and inefficient components of the equipment to optimize the equipment's performance, and continue its usage in a safe environment.

Performance Evaluation

This involves a set of both automated and manual evaluation procedures conducted to ensure the machine runs at its peak. It helps timely detection of defects or damages that may hamper the machine's performance and result in inefficiencies.