Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com takes a look at the process to ensure effective control of “Aircraft On Ground” (AOG’s) & Unscheduled Maintenance
Introduction
Significant losses are suffered due to AOG’s and unscheduled maintenance, across industry tunning to many millions of Dollars.
» Losses Occur primarily due to the non-availability of aircraft resulting in lost revenue. » Parts & Materials ordered on an AOG basis are typically charged at a premium rate.
Guest Blog Contribution from Carlos Barcia Training Manager AETS-Sofema EASA 147 Approval BG.147.005
Training is the structured approach to enhance someone’s knowledge which often involves the undertaking of specific taught courses (theoretical knowledge) or on the job training (skills) where a person is given the knowledge needed to apply theory into practice. Often it is the combination of both. The EGR training without a doubt should be composed of a combination of those elements.
However, competency consists of a number of aspects, of which training is only one. Others include skills, knowledge, experience, appreciation, and understanding of the task at hand. It should be noted that training and/or qualifications alone will not necessarily mean that a person is competent.