Aviation Maintenance Management

By Frank H. King

Book Overview

This is a practical approach to, and com­prehensive examination of, the problems that face the aviation supervisor.

The first chapter discusses the impact of population and geographic changes on the regulation of the airline industry. Chapter 2 deals with "The Federal Aviation Administration," Chapter 3 with "Regulatory Requirements," and Chapter 4 with "Organizational Struc­tures." Chapter 5, "Management Re­sponsibilities," explores such practical aspects as directing programs, leader­ship, providing motivation and incen­tives, and communication. Chapter 6, "Aviation Maintenance Procedures"--Chapter 7, "Applications of Aviation Maintenance Concepts"--and Chapter 8, "Budgeting, Cost Controls, and Cost Reduction"--also explore the daily problems of aviation supervision in practical terms.

Chapter 9, "Training and Professional Development in Aviation Maintenance," contains a discussion of certified avia­tion maintenance technical schools. Chapter 10 is an in-depth assessment of "Safety and Maintenance." Discussed here are safety in the maintenance hangar and on the ramp, fueling aircraft, electrical safety, radiation concerns, and building requirements. Chapter 11, "Electronic Data Processing," covers the computer and applications of received data. Chapter 12, "Aviation Maintenance Management Problem Areas," deals with matters ranging from parts ordering to administrative concerns. The final chap­ter is a "Forecast and Summary."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809312107
• ISBN13: 9780809312108
• Release Date: October 1985
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

A very good text though somewhat dated

King's book has been very useful for many years as a textbook for Aviation Maintenance Management. However, the industry has been through some very significant changes since its publication in 1985. I would be interested in any updates or second editions of this text. Otherwise I would be tempted to gain authorization to create an updated version myself based on the same layout.