Synthesis of Aerospace Maintenance Management

This book presents a synthesis of aerospace maintenance management. By focusing on the fundamentals, it goes back to the ideas of original thinkers and thought leaders, and applies their ideas to aerospace maintenance management and technical system management (TSM). It discusses each technical system element and its function; for each function covers the (i) theoretical and conceptual aspects, (ii) practical, day-to-day management aspects, (iii) continuous improvement aspects, and (iv) a summary and conclusions. The book provides (future) practitioners with the knowledge and understanding to think about (i) the concepts of technical systems, (ii) the future operating environment, and (iii) innovations such as new concepts, theories and tools to improve aerospace maintenance management and TSM. The TSM principles for aerospace equally apply to technical systems in other industries.

Showcases many examples from the aviation industry, a subject that readers can relate to Creates a mindset and an understanding of the technical systems for (future) practitioners Examines strategic objectives and policies, managing operations, controlling resources, and executing operations

Autorentext

Dr. Arjan de Jong received his MSc in Aviation Management from the University of Southampton. He received his PhD in Aerospace Engineering & Management from the Technical University Delft. He worked for the Schreiner Aviation Group in the Netherlands and the CHC Helicopter Corporation in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He held various operational and strategic positions in maintenance, engineering, continuing airworthiness management, and asset management. Since 2009 he is Principal, Maintenance and Engineering, at the Royal NLR - Netherlands Aerospace Centre. His team researches, develops and delivers innovative maintenance technologies and maintenance management solutions. He is also a regular professor at the University of Twente and chair of Aerospace Maintenance Technology and Management since 2024.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Technical system management.- Long view of technical system management.- Value of technical systems.- Organisations for technical systems.- Personnel management.