Selecting a CMMS System
Juan Francisco Segura - June 10, 2005

Knowing the maintenance process

The secret for the successful implementation of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) system lies in the level of knowledge users have about the maintenance process. Every airline has its own maintenance programs and manuals, and different types of aircraft. Maintenance can be very different for a turbo propeller airplane, a jet engine airplane, or a helicopter, although their core maintenance activities are similar. Since geography, environment, work environment, etc. combine these differences, airlines must have qualified staff that know the maintenance process, especially because they will do more than just technical, monitoring, and engineering tasks and their related paperwork. ..