A Comparison of Aircraft Maintenance Organizational Structures

Abstract

This study compares the aircraft maintenance structure being implemented by General Merrill A. McPeak with that of the previous structure typified by TACR 66-5. Historical aircraft data is used to compare organizational structures. Data from the USAF and USN is used to build regression models to determine if organizational structure contributes to combat capability. Statistical tests are used to determine if a significant difference exists between the two organizational structures. Regression analysis and comparison of the results lead the researchers to conclude that a significant difference exists in the performance measures of COMO and Objective Wing organizations. While many reasons may account for this difference, the structure of the organization is a key determinant of performance.... Comparison, Maintenance (Aircraft), Organization, Statistical analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA260158

Entities

People

  • Sandford Walker
  • Wesley C. Davis

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Correlation Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Flight Crews
  • Information Science
  • Knowledge Management
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveys
  • United States
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Theoretical Analysis.