MRO Focus Day: Monday, November 12, 2012
During this focus day dedicated to the issue of MRO, attendees will learn about what is
happening in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul field from hands-on commanders. Attend
to find out how increasingly efficient MRO practices are being utilized in today’s environment
of aging platforms coupled with shrinking budgets.
8:30 – 9:00am Registration and Coffee
9:00 – 10:15am Maintenance Update for C-130, C-5 and C-17
- Exploring how the Air Force depot maintenance program is effectively maintaining the Air Force's aircraft
- Utilizing the latest in avionics technologies for today’s fleet
- Discussing the latest in software development
Colonel Evan M. Miller
Commander
402nd Maintenance Wing
10:15 – 11:15amTracking Through Repair Cycle – The Depot Perspective
- Accounting for full lifecycle management
- Dealing with loss of visibility and control once in contractor’s possession
- Utilizing the latest in depot management software
Brian Burks
Division Chief Depot Operations, Directorate of Logistics and Sustainment
Air Force Material Command
11:15 – 12:30pm Overall Benefits of Efficient MRO Implementation
- Discussing the development of uniform MRO standards
- Understanding manage repair capability and capacity
- Examining the cost savings from Efficient MRO
12:30– 1:30pm Lunch
1:30 – 2:45pm Increasing Importance of Quality MRO with Today’s Aging Aviation Fleets
- Examining which platforms are most in need
- Discussing which should stay – which should go?
- Outlining how quality MRO can save an aging platform
2:45 – 4:00pm Condition Based Maintenance
- Understanding the phases of CBM
- Examining the issue of Readiness optimization
- Outlining the potential cost savings from CBM implementation