Aviation maintenance management

This is a practical approach to, and comprehensive examination of, the problems that face the aviation supervisor.The first chapter discusses the impact of population and geographic changes on the regulation of the airline industry. Chapter 2 deals with The Federal Aviation Administration, Chapter 3 with Regulatory Requirements, and Chapter 4 with Organizational Structures. Chapter 5, Management Responsibilities, explores such practical aspects as directing programs, leadership, providing motivation and incentives, and communication. Chapter 6, Aviation Maintenance Procedures Chapter 7, Applications of Aviation Maintenance Concepts and Chapter 8, Budgeting, Cost Controls, and Cost Reduction also explore the daily problems of aviation supervision in practical terms.Chapter 9, Training and Professional Development in Aviation Maintenance, contains a discussion of certified aviation maintenance technical schools. Chapter 10 is an in-depth assessment of Safety and Maintenance. Discussed here are safety in the maintenance hangar and on the ramp, fueling aircraft, electrical safety, radiation concerns, and building requirements. Chapter 11, Electronic Data Processing, covers the computer and applications of received data. Chapter 12, Aviation Maintenance Management Problem Areas, deals with matters ranging from parts ordering to administrative concerns. The final chapter is a Forecast and Summary.