Challenges in Maintenance Program Development

This week’s activities have centered on the requirements for an approved aircraft maintenance program. This involves the coordination of several entities, from OEMs to the technicians that perform the maintenance, as well as the aviation environment itself (General Aviation, Commercial, Military, Corporate). For this week’s discussion, consider some of the challenges that aircraft managers face in this process (internal culture, varying levels of expertise, cultural or generational barriers, communication). Even in established maintenance plans, the introduction of new regulations or updates can cause unforeseen challenges for managers. How can we overcome them and ensure maintenance activities are performed properly?