Aircraft Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Software Considerations
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the key features required for a Maintenance Software to support the functionality of an effective MCC
Introduction – Considering Key Features of Maintenance Management Software?
The MRO software should be seen as a resource that is demonstrably providing a competitive advantage.
» Scheduling Maintenance. One of the most basic and most important maintenance management features is the maintenance schedule. ...
» Monitor & Manage Work Order. ...
» Maintenance Logs. ...
» Maintenance Work Checklist. ...
» Proactive Maintenance. ...
» Inventory Tracking. ...
» Reports & Analytics.
Scheduling Maintenance - Basic functionality to ensure the performance of all tasks driven by the Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP)
Monitor & Manage Work Order - Coordination & tracking of workflow
Note - Work Order (Work Pack) Management is essential to ensure the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft.
Aircraft Technical Logs - Aircraft Technical Logs carry essential information required to support both continuing airworthiness & reliability
Inventory Management - Detailed Inventory management is essential to the well being of the organisation, Enables Low inventory re-order level alerts.
Introducing New MRO Software into the Maintenance Control Centre
» The new generation of aircraft has the capacity to produce a high level of data which requires more sophisticated MRO software capabilities to benefit from the opportunity,
» This, in turn, provides the organisation with the capability to improve both the effectiveness of the system and in turn the efficiency of the process.
» Implementing an MRO software is a serious undertaking and it should be fully integrated into the department in respect of the following :
» Processes,
» Organizational Structure,
» Job Roles & Responsibilities,
» Resources,
» Reporting needs,
» Interfacing needs and
» Data availability.
Note In order to have a sustained competitive advantage with an IT system the organisation will need to utilize an open development system or a fully custom made and self-developed system. (Such a system will provide the possibility to achieve maximum value through efficiency)
Implementing an IT System within the MCC Environment
» Cost reduction typically arises due to improved efficiency. Integration of Maintenance Planning with material provisioning and forecasting results in more efficient inventory management and lower inventory costs.
» More efficient data capture can also lead to improved data analysis
» Implementation of a new MRO software system is a complex project bringing together an IT solution blended with a maintenance process improvement.
» Strong implementation oversight by the management / Leadership Team ensures timely delivery of the overall project according to budget and expected solution design.
Note It is important to enabling a mechanism for managing change during the implementation process.
Next Steps
Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) and Sofema Online (www.sofemaonline.com) offer EASA Regulatory Compliant and Vocational Training across a range of Aviation Areas – please see our Websites or email Team@sassofia.com
Sofema Aviation Services provides a 3-day course to implement your own MCC – please see the following https://sassofia.com/course/developing-an-aviation-maintenance-control-centre-3-days/
