Art into Science: Helicopter Fleet Replacement Squadron Operations in a Period of Transition

Abstract

The interactions in the Marine Corps H-1 training squadron's operations and maintenance departments between 2008 and 2011 were subjected to a variety of misaligned external requirements and asset structure issues while undergoing a transition to new aircraft. The injection of End-to-End Continuous Process Improvement during the upgrade did not result in the desired improvements in pilot production or aircraft readiness due to these influences. Until a standardized training program for squadron operations managers is implemented, managing this complex production system and its resources will remain an art, rather than a repeatable, and ultimately improved scientific process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 27, 2012
Accession Number
ADA602006

Entities

People

  • Patrick F. Lieneweg

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Flight Training
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Realignment
  • Organizational Structure
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Task Forces
  • Training Management
  • United States

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  • Systems Analysis and Design