The Naval Aviation Enterprise Type/Model/Series Team and Its Effect on AH-1W Readiness
Abstract
By empowering the AH-1W readiness stakeholders with a holistic approach to aviation readiness, Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) created a positive effect on AH-1W readiness. With the reduction of the military budget, it becomes imperative that the military remain efficient in maintaining its combat readiness. The reduction of funding forces the military to become smarter in the management of its programs. NAE manages the readiness of Naval Aviation. Through its AIRSpeed process, NAE is able to effect change from the status quo. The basis of the AIRSpeed process comes from the synthesis of three proven private industry standards: Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints. By applying these principles, the readiness process can continuously improve and efficiency will increase. Even though it was introduced only three years ago, the AH-1W program demonstrates what the process can accomplish. Prior to NAE management of AH-1W readiness, a disjointed effort to increase readiness existed. By incorporating maintainer, aircraft, and aircrew readiness with the supporting establishment into a process managed by the stakeholders, NAE created a holistic process that has a positive effect on AH-1W readiness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA602730
Entities
People
- Kevin K. Kuginskie
Organizations
- Marine Corps University