Assigning licenced technicians to maintenance tasks at aircraft maintenance base: a bi-objective approach and a Chinese airline application
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2017.1296204
Abstract: Assigning technicians to maintenance tasks at an aircraft maintenance base is challenging and needs to consider technician licences, fairness and such operational constraints as hangar capacity and work shifts. We formulate the problem as a… read more here.
Keywords: maintenance base; maintenance tasks; tasks aircraft; maintenance ... See more keywords
Coordinating aircraft maintenance routing and integrated maintenance staffing and rostering: a Stackelberg game theoretical model
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2022.2085634
Abstract: There is an interdependence between operational-based flight delay aircraft maintenance routing problem (AMRPD) and maintenance staffing problem (MSP). Furthermore, MSP and maintenance rostering problem (MRP) are interdependent. In the literature, most of the studies only… read more here.
Keywords: maintenance; maintenance staffing; aircraft maintenance; model ... See more keywords
Learning from incidents in aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness: regulation, practice and gaps
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DOI: 10.1108/aeat-06-2020-0114
Abstract: Purpose – The ability to learn from previous events in support of preventing future similar events is a valuable attribute of aviation safety systems. A primary constituent of this mechanism is the reporting of incidents… read more here.
Keywords: continuing airworthiness; aircraft maintenance; maintenance continuing; regulation practice ... See more keywords
Updating aircraft maintenance education for the modern era: a new approach to vocational higher education
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DOI: 10.1108/heswbl-11-2023-0314
Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to provide an example of curriculum development for vocational higher education in aviation, specifically in the aircraft maintenance engineering program, while considering the anticipated technological changes in the industry.Design/methodology/approachQualitative methods, including document… read more here.
Keywords: vocational higher; aircraft maintenance; education; higher education ... See more keywords
Premature Aircraft Maintenance: A Matter of Cost or Risk?
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DOI: 10.1109/tsmc.2019.2895207
Abstract: Despite recent advances in aircraft maintenance technology, the breakdowns and catastrophic accidents due to human failure during maintenance activities will continue to occur. This paper argues that the impact of human error is amplified by… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; premature aircraft; aircraft maintenance; maintenance ... See more keywords
Research on application of knowledge graph for aircraft maintenance
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DOI: 10.1177/16878132221107429
Abstract: Aircraft maintenance technology is related to flight safety. It is not only a significant guarantee for the safety of passengers’ lives and property but also an important means for airlines to reduce costs and improve… read more here.
Keywords: maintenance; aircraft maintenance; knowledge graph;
Study on static and dynamic performance of aircraft maintenance hangar under multiple load combinations
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0327195
Abstract: To analyze the collaborative work performance of the roof structure and the lower support structure for the aircraft maintenance hangar, a numerical model of a single-span aircraft maintenance hangar is established to study the static… read more here.
Keywords: maintenance; aircraft maintenance; maintenance hangar; support ... See more keywords
Mathematical Method of Artificial Neural Networks in Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
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DOI: 10.18421/tem94-08
Abstract: Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) is one of the major components of the Aircraft Life Cycle Cost (LCC). Increasing the efficiency of MRO, as well as reducing MRO cost, is one of the main… read more here.
Keywords: maintenance repair; avionics; maintenance; mathematical method ... See more keywords
RESHAPING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE: A SMARTER SCHEDULING AND PLANNING APPROACH FOR MODERN AVIATION
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DOI: 10.20858/tp.2025.20.3.05
Abstract: The unique and demanding world of aviation always demands better, smarter, and more dynamic solutions for aircraft maintenance. The key driver of the search for new state-of-the-art developments is the need to minimize aircraft downtime.… read more here.
Keywords: aviation; maintenance; aircraft maintenance; modern aviation ... See more keywords
Digital learning platforms in aircraft maintenance technology: Evaluating the effectiveness of gamified learning approaches
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DOI: 10.25304/rlt.v33.3373
Abstract: Traditional teaching methods in Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) often struggle to maintain student engagement, motivation, and knowledge retention. While gamification has been recognised as a potential solution, its application in AMT education remains underexplored, particularly… read more here.
Keywords: technology; aircraft maintenance; knowledge; maintenance technology ... See more keywords
Work stress in aircraft maintenance technicians: The role of work-life balance
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DOI: 10.26555/humanitas.v18i1.17371
Abstract: Work stress is a widespread issue among various kinds of employees because of its negative impact. This study aimed to determine the role of work-life balance toward work stress experienced by aircraft maintenance technicians. A… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft maintenance; maintenance technicians; work stress; role work ... See more keywords