Leveraging Maintainer Experience To Increase Aviation Readiness

Abstract

This research examined the correlation between maintainer experience and F/A-18 readiness and how it can be leveraged through the creation of a specialist rate from within the existing manpower structure. This approach was derived from the naval aviation maintenance communitys ongoing manpower deficiencies, which have led to a decline in the average years of experience in enlisted maintenance personnel. This experience issue is further complicated by rapid changes in technology. The resulting experience gap has placed an increased emphasis on training and a reliance on civilian contractors for technical expertise in order to reduce the impact on aircraft readiness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1126920

Entities

People

  • David B Welborn
  • Scott A Hatzung

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airships
  • Business Administration
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Applications
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

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