Client
A UK based 3rd Party Maintenance and Repair Organisation
Scope
Reduce aircraft turnaround times by 40% to meet growing customer demand for the restricted hangar footprint.
Diagnostic
- Performed rapid diagnostic of scheduling, engineering and production processes
- Direct observations of current check turnarounds
Actions
- Performed QCO activities on all aspects of the check turnaround streams: trades, planning, material flow
- Reorganised planning process to meet a RFT target on maintenance adherence
- Introduced visual management and short interval control
- Redefined roles of check managers across shifts
Results
- An average annual reduction of 47% across the fleet releasing capacity for further customer demand
- 32% increase in schedule adherence resulting in a 9% reduction in deferred defects
- On Time In Full delivery into service improved by 23%
Client
A UK based 3rd Party Maintenance and Repair Organisation
Scope
Reduce aircraft turnaround times by 40% to meet growing customer demand for the restricted hangar footprint.
Diagnostic
- Performed rapid diagnostic of scheduling, engineering and production processes
- Direct observations of current check turnarounds
Actions
- Performed QCO activities on all aspects of the check turnaround streams: trades, planning, material flow
- Reorganised planning process to meet a RFT target on maintenance adherence
- Introduced visual management and short interval control
- Redefined roles of check managers across shifts
Results
- An average annual reduction of 47% across the fleet releasing capacity for further customer demand
- 32% increase in schedule adherence resulting in a 9% reduction in deferred defects
- On Time In Full delivery into service improved by 23%
Reduction in Aviation Maintenance Turnover Times
Our Lean Consultation team has experience throughout the MRO industry across three continents.
From planning and engineering to maintenance on the line and repair in the hangar; improving the value stream has been achieved by reviewing the flow from top to bottom – including reducing inventory and material holdings, shortening turnaround times for assets, and better margins.