What Role Does an Aviation Maintenance Repair Service Provider Play?
Aviation
Repair Maintenance and Overhaul (MRO) continue to grow and thrive in the U.S.
and globally. This is very positive and encouraging trend for all constituents
in the aviation maintenance industry, from the owners of service providers to
the local communities which receive the economic benefit of the work.
The
industry is based on a wide range of services, ranging from airframe and power
plant maintenance to parts distribution. In this article we will review the
critical areas in aviation MRO services and the importance of using
professional management.
The Importance of
MRO Services:
Irrespective
of the location, the facilities and the various other services offered at an
airport, the aviation
industry greatly depends on ensuring aircraft, whether commercial or
general aviation, remain operational. Aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul
management pertains to ensuring aircraft remain operational, allowing for the
fullest utilization for their owners.
Many
commercial airlines and general aviation operators are inclined towards outsourcing
various maintenance tasks to specialized companies who provide these services. In
order to provide third party maintenance in the U.S., a company must have a
Part 145 repair station license issued by the FAA. Additionally, many have
capability designations through various Original Equipment Manufacturers or
OEMs, which allow them to perform specialized work, such as warranty, in
addition to the manufacturer.
The
timing and provision of these services are very important as projecting and
managing the maintenance schedules determines when a particular aircraft can
operate and is available for a certain requirement. With the desire for
increasing utilization and yield, aviation maintenance repair service providers
are not only a maintenance solution but also an integral part of an operator’s
forecasting requirement.
What Services Are
Offered?
As
MRO
service providers continue to add new capabilities and consolidate, there
is an increasing need for professional management. Maintenance and repair work
is dependent upon varying capabilities across locations which are driven by the
demand of the local aircraft population.
Owners
and the operators are focused on cost control, quality and minimizing the
downtime of their assets. MRO service providers should have the requisite capabilities
and authorizations to ensure more services are available to be provided during each
maintenance event.
One
component of aviation MRO management services is mandatory maintenance that
occurs on time-based or activity based intervals. This need for the maintenance
and repair services will keep on increasing and as aircraft utilization
continues to grow and thus the demand for the companies providing these
services will likewise increase. Thus, it is very important for an operator to
choose a company that has the required expertise and the experience for meeting
the particular MRO requirements of the operator. This increases asset
utilization and decreases passenger disruption. Some of the primary services
offered are:
1.
Airframe maintenance
2.
Power plant or engine MRO
3.
Parts distribution
4.
Aircraft interior installations and refurbishing
5.
Avionics
The
market for aircraft MRO has grown in the last few years even as the industry
supply continues to consolidate. There are considerable signs of growth ahead
with projected increasing demand forecast in the upcoming decade.
Contact US
Global
Aviation Infrastructure LLC
Website:
https://www.aviationinfrastructure.com/
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