AVMG 3600 - Ch.10

Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) Organization

_____ sets the standards for M&E and ensured compliance to those standards.

QA

Which of the following organizational concepts is unique to aviation?

Separation of production activities

In small airlines, managers generally have a ____ span of control, while managers at large airlines have a ____ span of control.

Large, small

Production Planning and Control (PP&C) is responsible for maintenance.

Scheduling and planning

The aircraft maintenance directorate controls major aircraft maintenance

On the flight line and in the hangars

Engine, electrical, and mechanical shops are all composed in the

Overhaul shops directorate

Technical services, aircraft maintenance, shop maintenance, material, and program evaluation are

The five major functions of M&E

Which Material Directorate controls the flow and stock of supplies?

Inventory Control

According to the Span of Control concept, a manager can effectively supervise ____ people

3-7

QA, QC, Reliability and Safety program all constitute the core of

CASS

All maintenance activities controlled by one manager is an example of which concept?

Grouping of similar functions

As an organization’s size increase, a managers span of control generally

Decrease

______ is recognized as a worldwide authority in flight inspection

ICAO

Coordinating maintenance and scheduling these changes with the flight department is the responsibility of

MCC

Line maintenance is work done on the aircraft

on the flight line while the aircraft is in service

IATA works with MROs and airlines to

Improve communication and operational efficiency

On the M&E organization of a “typical” mid-sized airline, which level of authority is at the head of the hierarchy?

VP

Which two departments complements each other?

M&E and Flight Operations

The VP of M&E has ____ level of authority as the head of Flight Ops

The same

Kinnison’s Maintenance organization was designed as the most effective and efficient structure for

Mid-sized commercial airlines

The manager of ____ is responsible for conducting routine inspections of maintenance and repair works, certification, and managing RII

QC

Under the OPC, this group considers optimal means to improve safety, reliability, and production within an airline

EMG