Optimisation
EASYJET
to a number of challenges .
“ We had to set up an operation of 25 aircraft within six months , so time was of the essence . We took the ex-Air Berlin aircraft over , and we required maintenance to be done to ensure that they were in line with our current aircraft specification and make them fit into our maintenance programme ,” observes Margeirsson .
“ They were at different standards than our own aircrafts . We required some modifications to be done and the material and components needed for that modification were supported by the supply chain team .
“ Each year , there ' s the challenge that you will add on x amount of aircrafts which then will result in more maintenance events per year . This means more consumption of your inventory . Also , as aircrafts age , the inspections required to maintain those aircrafts increases which results in more consumption of material .”
Optimisation
Utilising KPIs at service level , the airline ’ s supply chain performance is measured each month , which evaluates the turnaround time of components from repair back to serviceable state , to stock level at certain stations and how many times material shortage is involved in operational disruption . The airline uses AMOS to support its maintenance operations .
“ Our KPI ’ s are critical for us in order to see if we are improving on our delivery to the airlines operation . AMOS keeps track of all the work completed and work to be completed on the aircraft as per our maintenance program , which is approved by the authorities .
“ This industry is one of the more heavily regulated industries ,” acknowledges Margeirsson .
“ We have strict guidelines on how we maintain our aircrafts and we are regularly audited by the Civil Aviation Authorities to ensure that we are in constantly in compliance with the regulation . We have to have traceability of all items bought and used . If there is a recall we need to know exactly on which aircraft the item was used .
116 June 2018