Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing and Privatization: A Bonanza or A Bust?
Abstract
The increased use of outsourcing and privatization (O&P) represents a fundamental change in how the USAF does business in fulfilling its role of ensuring the Nation's security. A decreasing USAF budget and manpower without corresponding decrease in operations tempo has forced the USAF to find innovative methods to accomplish its mission and save scarce dollars for modernization programs. The lengthy procurement process for major new weapon systems demand the Air Force invest now force modernization so a capable USAF will exist in the future. Properly executed O&P initiatives saves manpower and dollars, and enables the Air Force to focus its dwindling budget on supporting the warfighter. In Chapter 1, it explains the big picture of O&P, in Chapter 2 It covers the laws and rules guiding O&P while emphasizing aircraft maintenance. Then in Chapter 3 it discusses the A-76 study process in detail. In Chapter 4 it supplies the views articulated by various high-level studies and leaders. Next, in Chapter 5, it provides qualitative data from real world experiences with outsourcing of aircraft maintenance. Finally in Chapter 6 It submits the author's conclusions drawn from the material presented
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA367210
Entities
People
- Lionel S. Mellott
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College