Airline Division Outsourcing Survey for Aircraft Mechanics
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1. Default Section
1
. Name of Airline and Station that you work for:
Name of Airline and Station that you work for:
2
. Have you seen work previously done at your worksite outsourced to repair stations or other vendors?
Have you seen work previously done at your worksite outsourced to repair stations or other vendors?
Yes
No
If yes, when?
3
. What type of FAA certificate do you hold? (Check off all that apply)
What type of FAA certificate do you hold? (Check off all that apply)
Airframe License
Powerplant License
A&P License
Repairman Certificate
FCC License
Other (please specify)
4
. What type of maintenance is done at your worksite? (Check off all that apply)
What type of maintenance is done at your worksite? (Check off all that apply)
Line Maintenance
Heavy Maintenance
A Checks
B Checks
C Checks
D Checks
Back Shop (Component repair)
Other (please specify)
5
. Have you had to re-repair work done by an outside vendor?
Have you had to re-repair work done by an outside vendor?
Yes
No
6
. If yes, which vendor?
If yes, which vendor?
7
. If Yes, please provide us with some details on this repair.
If Yes, please provide us with some details on this repair.
A/C type
Engine type
Part
Type of repair
ATA Code
Other (please specify)
8
. Could this repair error have endagered the aircraft's crew or passengers had it not been repaired?
Could this repair error have endagered the aircraft's crew or passengers had it not been repaired?
Yes
No
9
. Was the aircraft taken out of service to repair this problem?
Was the aircraft taken out of service to repair this problem?
Yes
No
10
. How long did it take to repair?
How long did it take to repair?
11
. Have you ever encountered a mechanical problem whose repair was improperly deferred by a vendor that could have potentially caused an accident or incident in-flight?
Have you ever encountered a mechanical problem whose repair was improperly deferred by a vendor that could have potentially caused an accident or incident in-flight?
Yes
No
12
. Give an example of an improperly deferred repair that you have dealt with:
Give an example of an improperly deferred repair that you have dealt with:
A/C type
Engine type
Part
Type of repair
ATA Code
How long had the repair been deferred?
13
. In your professional opinion, are there safety and security concerns raised by the outsourcing of aircraft maintenance?
In your professional opinion, are there safety and security concerns raised by the outsourcing of aircraft maintenance?
Yes
No
14
. What other concerns do you have with aircraft maintenance outsourcing practices?
What other concerns do you have with aircraft maintenance outsourcing practices?
15
. What would you suggest to correct these concerns?
What would you suggest to correct these concerns?
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