Military Flight Operations Quality A
Abstract
The Air Force has initiated development of MFOQA processes for various aircraft across the mission spectrum. MFOQA is the analysis and trending of aircraft system and flight performance data to proactively enhance combat readiness through improvements in operations, maintenance, training and safety functions. Analysis of recorded data identifies and quantifies both normal and hazardous flight environments, identifies mishap precursors and potential mitigation measures, and where applicable, enables the monitoring of control measure effectiveness. Benefits are derived through a variety of analysis processes, including the operational trending of aggregate data and post-mission playback features for both aircrew flight operations training and maintenance diagnostics. MFOQA provides tools for commanders to: establish a baseline for normal operations; identify, mitigate, and monitor operational risks while detecting precursors to aviation mishaps; and identify operational inefficiencies. MFOQA gives capabilities to multiple levels and functional areas to improve and enhance mission-effectiveness through awareness of abnormal trends, continuous knowledge of aircraft systems performance, and insight into the effectiveness of procedures, policy, and aircrew training on actual mission accomplishment. MFOQA programs realize the following goals: Mishap Reduction - Reduces the statistical rate of aviation mishaps by identifying risks, implementing effective control measures, and enabling continuous monitoring of risk mitigation. Operational Efficiency - improves aircrew training effectiveness, reduces aircraft downtime, and modifies operations to reduce consumption and increase system component life cycles. Operational Readiness - Enhances war-fighting capabilities by preserving resources available for operational requirements and improving mission performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 675256_0901212F_7_3600_PB_2011
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