Regionalization of the C-17A Home Station Check to Minimize Costs
Abstract
The Department of Defense is currently dealing with the effects of sequestration and facing an uncertain budgetary future. Senior leaders face tough challenges in deciding where cuts should be made to maximize savings to preserve programs and readiness. Within this environment, the United States Air Force must seize opportunities to find cost savings and efficiency, without decreasing mission effectiveness. This research studies the C-17A Home Station Check, a mandatory maintenance requirement for every C-17 in the USAF fleet, and uses a cost minimization methodology to systematically identify potential regionalization or consolidation options. This study identifies and quantifies the major costs associated with conducting C-17 HSCs, and it examines regionalization options using a mathematical programming model to minimize the total cyclical cost of operations. Based on the analysis, several options to consolidate maintenance on fewer facilities are recommended for consideration that can save from 6.6% up to 12.4% over current C-17 HSC operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 13, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA602810
Entities
People
- Jonathan H. Magill
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology