Leadership: The Missing Link in Maintenance Officer Development.

Abstract

A brief review of the evolution of aircraft maintenance coupled with the comments of some senior leaders and junior aircraft/munitions maintenance officers highlighting a persistent concern for improved maintenance officer development. The nature of the problem is discussed with an explanation of some of the current factors contributing to the perceived inadequacy of career development training. Mentor responsibilities are highlighted in a composite review of recent studies and leadership/management publications. The recommended solution to the present training shortcomings involves an active senior maintenance officer mentor/coach relationship with assigned junior officers. A renewed effort is called for with emphasis on transferring mentor experience along with dynamic leadership and maintenance management principles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177762

Entities

People

  • Douglas D. Stormo

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircrafts
  • Ions
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Military Personnel
  • New York
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Regulations
  • Schools
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design