Partnering for Availability
Lt Col M.W.C. Beeslaar South African Air Force
+27 12 672 4764 [email protected]
Mr. A van Oldenmark Denel Aviation
+27 11 927 4446 [email protected]
Partnering for Availability
Aim
• The aim is to inform all members present on the current status and the SAAF expectations of the C-130 B-model fleet.
Scope
• History and Current Fleet Status • Expectations • Observations and Recommendations
• Seven B-models delivered 1962/3 • Maintained iaw USAF T.O. System • Centre Wing replacement and Outer Wing
upgrade from late 1960’s to early 1970’s iaw Lockheed Martin SB’s
• Engines upgraded from T56-A-7 to T56-A-15LFE
• Small avionics upgrade done within the SAAF in the early 1980’s
History and Current Fleet Status
History and Current Fleet Status (cont’d)
• Two ex-USAF and three ex-Navy C-130’s acquired through Excess Defense Articles program
• Full Avionic Upgrade from late 1990’s to 2010 done on nine aircraft
• Multi-disk brakes fitted in 2009 • Fleet operates with GTC85-71A, original ECS
and a mixture of Stainless Steel and Inconel Bleed Air Ducts
• Requirement: Operate the B-model fleet until 2020!
• Current reality: Fleet will stay in service until a replacement is acquired?
Current Fleet Expectation
Observations and Recommendations
• Continued Airworthiness - Essential ─ Obsolescence and supportability to be addressed
• Upgrades to attain 2020 - Essential ─ APU, Propulsion e.g. TD Amp
─ Air conditioning / pressurization Etc.
• Cost of ownership – Defined and Essential ─ Maintenance, facilities and support contracts
Partnering for Availability
An Overview
Mr. A van Oldenmark Denel Aviation
+27 11 927 4446 [email protected]
Partnering for Availability
• Denel • Background • Process • Implementation • Results • Benefits
Denel Group
Security Certification & Training
Aero- structures
Mechem
Denel Dynamics UAV’s
Carl Zeiss Optronics
Denel Technical Academy
OTB
Denel Aerostructures
Defence
Denel Integrated System Solutions
Denel Aviation & DPS
Denel Land Systems
Turbomeca Africa
PMP
Denel Dynamics Missiles
Rheinmetall Denel Munition
Denel Group Portfolio
www.denel.co.za
Accredited MRO supplier.
OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg
Denel Aviation Facilities
QUALITY
CORPORATE SERVICES (HR, Legal and Risk)
SUPPLY CHAIN
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SUPPORT BUSINESS UNITS LEADERSHIP
ROTARY WING MRO
FIXED WING MRO
COMPONENT MRO
ENGINEERING & FLIGHT TEST
DENEL PERSONNEL SOLUTIONS
CEO
CFO (Finance and
ICT)
Denel Aviation Organisation
www.denelaviation.co.za
•Loss of skills!!!!
New SAAF Support Requirement
•Supportability •Cost of Duplication
Partnering for Availability – Background?
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Operations and Flight Line
SAAF
Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (Accredited)
INDUSTRY
Required ability
Flight Line Deployed Support
Scheduled Maintenance & Repair Activities
“FLY”
“FIX”
Partnering for Availability – Background?
C130 - Support Concept
Partnering for Availability - Background
SA Government
Ministry Of Defence Ministry of Public Enterprises
South African Air Force Denel
South African National Defence Force State Owned Companies
Other Other
Principals
SAAF/Partner SteerCom
Contracting Team
Fixed Wing Workgroup
Rotary Wing Workgroup
Other Workgroups
Training Workgroup
Support Vision, Strategy and
direction
Key Strategic Objectives: • Enhance SAAF operational capability and readiness. • Significantly reduce Total Cost of Ownership by eliminating
duplication in effort and infrastructure. • Secure strategic sustainability and viability of partners.
Implementation Team
(DOD, Armscor, DPE & Treasury)
Governance, Guidance, and
Approval
DPE=Department of Public Enterprises
Partnering for Availability - Background
Mandate
Partnering for Availability – Background
Current MRO Responsibilities
Levels of
Maintenance
Responsibility for Logistic Support
INTERMEDIATE
DEPOT
ORGANISATIONAL
• Higher Availability • Sustainable Support • Cost Effective • Efficient • Dependable • Competent skills base • No Duplication
The Requirement?
Independent Evaluations
Joint Assessment
Action Plan
Joint Template
Formulation
-Functional Areas -Log elements
Joint Inputs Evaluation
Work session
Capability: Refers to facility, equipment and tools Capacity: Refers to skilled competent personnel
Legend: Grey BackgroundsSAAF/Denel Weight allocation:
Completed By:
Topic
Element/Function (ability to supply/execute)
Remarks
Capacity Capability Capacity Capability
Manpower & Personnel
Training(Programs, courses)
Maintenance
Maintenance Planning(Schedule Maint, SB's, AD's etc)
GSE&TE(Available, Maint., Calibration, Spec.tools, vehicles)
Facilities
Material Management
Procurement
Warehousing(Control, Issues, Receipts etc.)
Quality(Control, Inspection etc.)
Data Management(OSIS, HW infrastructure)
Technical Documentation(Library, Control, Update etc.)
Configuration(Revisions, SB's,AD's,ECP's,baseline management)
Design Expertise(Repair schemes etc.)
System Expertise(System analysis, Field Support Engineer)
System Engineering(Requirements Analysis, Definition etc.)
Logistic Engineering(RAM,LSA,LSP,LCC)
Defined Core Business Selects Topic or weighting
Adequate (able to cope with current requirements)
Acceptable (meet SAAF C130 Fleet requirements)
Maintenance, Repair and OverhaulConduct Operations and perform unique maintenanceSAAF
Denel
Unacceptable (Intervention required)
Below Standard (Action plan required)
Excess capacity (Growth possibilities)5
1234
not applicable
Denel (incl. AMG)
Select Weighting
SAAF (Uniformed personnel)
Select Topic Here!
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Legend: Grey BackgroundsSAAF/Denel Weight allocation:
Completed By:
Topic
Element/Function (ability to supply/execute)
Remarks
Capacity Capability Capacity Capability
Manpower & Personnel
Training(Programs, courses)
Maintenance
Maintenance Planning(Schedule Maint, SB's, AD's etc)
GSE&TE(Available, Maint., Calibration, Spec.tools, vehicles)
Facilities
Material Management
Procurement
Warehousing(Control, Issues, Receipts etc.)
Quality(Control, Inspection etc.)
Data Management(OSIS, HW infrastructure)
Technical Documentation(Library, Control, Update etc.)
Configuration(Revisions, SB's,AD's,ECP's,baseline management)
Design Expertise(Repair schemes etc.)
System Expertise(System analysis, Field Support Engineer)
System Engineering(Requirements Analysis, Definition etc.)
Logistic Engineering(RAM,LSA,LSP,LCC)
Defined Core Business Selects Topic or weighting
Adequate (able to cope with current requirements)
Acceptable (meet SAAF C130 Fleet requirements)
Maintenance, Repair and OverhaulConduct Operations and perform unique maintenanceSAAF
Denel
Unacceptable (Intervention required)
Below Standard (Action plan required)
Excess capacity (Growth possibilities)5
1234
not applicable
Denel (incl. AMG)
Select Weighting
SAAF (Uniformed personnel)
Select Topic Here!
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Legend: Grey BackgroundsSAAF/Denel Weight allocation:
Completed By:
Topic
Element/Function (ability to supply/execute)
Remarks
Capacity Capability Capacity Capability
Manpower & Personnel
Training(Programs, courses)
Maintenance
Maintenance Planning(Schedule Maint, SB's, AD's etc)
GSE&TE(Available, Maint., Calibration, Spec.tools, vehicles)
Facilities
Material Management
Procurement
Warehousing(Control, Issues, Receipts etc.)
Quality(Control, Inspection etc.)
Data Management(OSIS, HW infrastructure)
Technical Documentation(Library, Control, Update etc.)
Configuration(Revisions, SB's,AD's,ECP's,baseline management)
Design Expertise(Repair schemes etc.)
System Expertise(System analysis, Field Support Engineer)
System Engineering(Requirements Analysis, Definition etc.)
Logistic Engineering(RAM,LSA,LSP,LCC)
Defined Core Business Selects Topic or weighting
Adequate (able to cope with current requirements)
Acceptable (meet SAAF C130 Fleet requirements)
Maintenance, Repair and OverhaulConduct Operations and perform unique maintenanceSAAF
Denel
Unacceptable (Intervention required)
Below Standard (Action plan required)
Excess capacity (Growth possibilities)5
1234
not applicable
Denel (incl. AMG)
Select Weighting
SAAF (Uniformed personnel)
Select Topic Here!
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Legend: Grey BackgroundsSAAF/Denel Weight allocation:
Completed By:
Topic
Element/Function (ability to supply/execute)
Remarks
Capacity Capability Capacity Capability
Manpower & Personnel
Training(Programs, courses)
Maintenance
Maintenance Planning(Schedule Maint, SB's, AD's etc)
GSE&TE(Available, Maint., Calibration, Spec.tools, vehicles)
Facilities
Material Management
Procurement
Warehousing(Control, Issues, Receipts etc.)
Quality(Control, Inspection etc.)
Data Management(OSIS, HW infrastructure)
Technical Documentation(Library, Control, Update etc.)
Configuration(Revisions, SB's,AD's,ECP's,baseline management)
Design Expertise(Repair schemes etc.)
System Expertise(System analysis, Field Support Engineer)
System Engineering(Requirements Analysis, Definition etc.)
Logistic Engineering(RAM,LSA,LSP,LCC)
Defined Core Business Selects Topic or weighting
Adequate (able to cope with current requirements)
Acceptable (meet SAAF C130 Fleet requirements)
Maintenance, Repair and OverhaulConduct Operations and perform unique maintenanceSAAF
Denel
Unacceptable (Intervention required)
Below Standard (Action plan required)
Excess capacity (Growth possibilities)5
1234
not applicable
Denel (incl. AMG)
Select Weighting
SAAF (Uniformed personnel)
Select Topic Here!
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Legend: Grey BackgroundsSAAF/Denel Weight allocation:
Completed By:
Topic
Element/Function (ability to supply/execute)
Remarks
Capacity Capability Capacity Capability
Manpower & Personnel
Training(Programs, courses)
Maintenance
Maintenance Planning(Schedule Maint, SB's, AD's etc)
GSE&TE(Available, Maint., Calibration, Spec.tools, vehicles)
Facilities
Material Management
Procurement
Warehousing(Control, Issues, Receipts etc.)
Quality(Control, Inspection etc.)
Data Management(OSIS, HW infrastructure)
Technical Documentation(Library, Control, Update etc.)
Configuration(Revisions, SB's,AD's,ECP's,baseline management)
Design Expertise(Repair schemes etc.)
System Expertise(System analysis, Field Support Engineer)
System Engineering(Requirements Analysis, Definition etc.)
Logistic Engineering(RAM,LSA,LSP,LCC)
Defined Core Business Selects Topic or weighting
Adequate (able to cope with current requirements)
Acceptable (meet SAAF C130 Fleet requirements)
Maintenance, Repair and OverhaulConduct Operations and perform unique maintenanceSAAF
Denel
Unacceptable (Intervention required)
Below Standard (Action plan required)
Excess capacity (Growth possibilities)5
1234
not applicable
Denel (incl. AMG)
Select Weighting
SAAF (Uniformed personnel)
Select Topic Here!
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Legend: Grey BackgroundsSAAF/Denel Weight allocation:
Completed By:
Topic
Element/Function (ability to supply/execute)
Remarks
Capacity Capability Capacity Capability
Manpower & Personnel
Training(Programs, courses)
Maintenance
Maintenance Planning(Schedule Maint, SB's, AD's etc)
GSE&TE(Available, Maint., Calibration, Spec.tools, vehicles)
Facilities
Material Management
Procurement
Warehousing(Control, Issues, Receipts etc.)
Quality(Control, Inspection etc.)
Data Management(OSIS, HW infrastructure)
Technical Documentation(Library, Control, Update etc.)
Configuration(Revisions, SB's,AD's,ECP's,baseline management)
Design Expertise(Repair schemes etc.)
System Expertise(System analysis, Field Support Engineer)
System Engineering(Requirements Analysis, Definition etc.)
Logistic Engineering(RAM,LSA,LSP,LCC)
Defined Core Business Selects Topic or weighting
Adequate (able to cope with current requirements)
Acceptable (meet SAAF C130 Fleet requirements)
Maintenance, Repair and OverhaulConduct Operations and perform unique maintenanceSAAF
Denel
Unacceptable (Intervention required)
Below Standard (Action plan required)
Excess capacity (Growth possibilities)5
1234
not applicable
Denel (incl. AMG)
Select Weighting
SAAF (Uniformed personnel)
Select Topic Here!
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Legend: Grey BackgroundsSAAF/Denel Weight allocation:
Completed By:
Topic
Element/Function (ability to supply/execute)
Remarks
Capacity Capability Capacity Capability
Manpower & Personnel
Training(Programs, courses)
Maintenance
Maintenance Planning(Schedule Maint, SB's, AD's etc)
GSE&TE(Available, Maint., Calibration, Spec.tools, vehicles)
Facilities
Material Management
Procurement
Warehousing(Control, Issues, Receipts etc.)
Quality(Control, Inspection etc.)
Data Management(OSIS, HW infrastructure)
Technical Documentation(Library, Control, Update etc.)
Configuration(Revisions, SB's,AD's,ECP's,baseline management)
Design Expertise(Repair schemes etc.)
System Expertise(System analysis, Field Support Engineer)
System Engineering(Requirements Analysis, Definition etc.)
Logistic Engineering(RAM,LSA,LSP,LCC)
Defined Core Business Selects Topic or weighting
Adequate (able to cope with current requirements)
Acceptable (meet SAAF C130 Fleet requirements)
Maintenance, Repair and OverhaulConduct Operations and perform unique maintenanceSAAF
Denel
Unacceptable (Intervention required)
Below Standard (Action plan required)
Excess capacity (Growth possibilities)5
1234
not applicable
Denel (incl. AMG)
Select Weighting
SAAF (Uniformed personnel)
Select Topic Here!
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Legend: Grey BackgroundsSAAF/Denel Weight allocation:
Completed By:
Topic
Element/Function (ability to supply/execute)
Remarks
Capacity Capability Capacity Capability
Manpower & Personnel
Training(Programs, courses)
Maintenance
Maintenance Planning(Schedule Maint, SB's, AD's etc)
GSE&TE(Available, Maint., Calibration, Spec.tools, vehicles)
Facilities
Material Management
Procurement
Warehousing(Control, Issues, Receipts etc.)
Quality(Control, Inspection etc.)
Data Management(OSIS, HW infrastructure)
Technical Documentation(Library, Control, Update etc.)
Configuration(Revisions, SB's,AD's,ECP's,baseline management)
Design Expertise(Repair schemes etc.)
System Expertise(System analysis, Field Support Engineer)
System Engineering(Requirements Analysis, Definition etc.)
Logistic Engineering(RAM,LSA,LSP,LCC)
Defined Core Business Selects Topic or weighting
Adequate (able to cope with current requirements)
Acceptable (meet SAAF C130 Fleet requirements)
Maintenance, Repair and OverhaulConduct Operations and perform unique maintenanceSAAF
Denel
Unacceptable (Intervention required)
Below Standard (Action plan required)
Excess capacity (Growth possibilities)5
1234
not applicable
Denel (incl. AMG)
Select Weighting
SAAF (Uniformed personnel)
Select Topic Here!
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Legend: Grey BackgroundsSAAF/Denel Weight allocation:
Completed By:
Topic
Element/Function (ability to supply/execute)
Capability Capacity Capability Capacity Capability Capacity
Manpower & Personnel 2.00 1.85 2.92 3.23 2.46 2.54
Training 2.31 1.77 3.00 2.85 2.65 2.31(Programs, courses)
Maintenance 2.73 1.82 2.82 3.00 2.77 2.41
Maintenance Planning 3.50 2.20 2.60 2.70 3.05 2.45
(Schedule Maint, SB's, AD's etc)
GSE&TE 3.27 3.55 2.45 2.82 2.86 3.18
(Available, Maint., Calibration, Spec.tools, vehicles)
Facilities 3.77 3.77 2.92 3.00 3.35 3.38
Material Management 3.82 3.09 3.00 2.09 3.41 2.59
Procurement 3.89 3.89 3.00 4.00 3.44 3.94
Warehousing 3.80 3.80 3.00 4.00 3.40 3.90(Control, Issues, Receipts etc.)
Quality 3.62 3.38 3.00 3.00 3.31 3.19(Control, Inspection etc.)
Data Management 4.08 2.92 3.00 2.92 3.54 2.92(OSIS, HW infrastructure)
Technical Documentation 3.46 2.54 3.00 3.00 3.23 2.77(Library, Control, Update etc.)
Configuration 2.25 2.67 3.00 3.00 2.63 2.83(Revisions, SB's,AD's,ECP's,baseline management)
Design Expertise 2.00 1.67 2.83 3.67 2.42 2.67
(Repair schemes etc.)
System Expertise 2.42 1.67 2.83 2.83 2.63 2.25(System analysis, Field Support Engineer)
System Engineering 1.92 1.00 3.00 4.00 2.46 2.50(Requirements Analysis, Definition etc.)
Conduct Operations and perform unique maintenance
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
Selects Topic or weightingUnacceptable (Intervention required)
Below Standard (Action plan required)
Adequate (able to cope with current requirements)
Acceptable (meet SAAF C130 Fleet requirements)
Excess capacity (Growth possibilities)
JointSelect Weighting
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Element Summary
SAAF (Uniformed personnel)
Denel (incl. AMG)
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Defined Core Business SAAFDenel
Partnering for Availability – Process?
Partnering for Availability – Process?
• Define and size MRO Organisation based on fleet size and planned scheduled maintenance activities.
• Assess: ─ Aircraft maintenance status. ─ Available skills resource base. ─ Shortfall in capacity and capability requirements. ─ Measurement
• Define ─ Roles and responsibilities ─ Quality, Health and Safety requirements.
• Integrate the redefined MRO into existing structures.
Implementation Plan
Partnering for Availability – Transition?
Current MRO Responsibilities
Levels of
Maintenance
Responsibility for Logistic Support
INTERMEDIATE
DEPOT
ORGANISATIONAL
Proposed MRO Responsibilties
Levels of
Maintenance
Responsibility for Logistic Support
INTERMEDIATE
DEPOT
ORGANISATIONAL
Joint Facilities
•Reduced overhead •Move bulk of service operations to SAAF base
Integrated Teams
• Optimised team complements Partners
• Combined skills development and retention
Integrated Supply Chain
• Rationalise warehousing, spares and material sourcing
• Rationalise assets and tooling
Partnering for Availability – Implementation
Interim Phase =< 6 months
Transition Phase =<18 months
Stable Phase =>18 months
• Long Term Contract
• Performance based support
• Improve overall delivery performance
• Define and cost tasks for Stable Phase
• Components Management and Material Supply
• Consolidate, Stabilise
organisation.
• Address Staggering
• Evolve Implementation plan to action
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S A A F
S y s t e m
M a n a g e r
HQ
AFB Waterkloof
Operations and Flight Line
Aircraft Servicing Units
Support Services
SAAF
Aircraft Personnel Equipment
Technical Assistance Training Materials Documentation
Directorate Air Transport & Maritime Systems - HQ
Quality, Safety
Human Resources
MRO
Denel Aviation
Ware- housing
Quality, Safety
Human Resources
Engin-eering
Material Supply &
Procurement.
Quality, Safety, Security, Facilities
Joint Planning
OPS/PSSM/MRO
Armscor
•NDT
•Sheet metal
•Survival Equip.
•Painting
•Carpentry
•Avionics-Specific
Directorate Technical Support Services - HQ
Partnering for Availability – Org. Integration
Partnering for Availability – Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE Denel
SAAF
Joint
MAINTENANCE PLANNING
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
WAREHOUSING
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
LOGISTICS ENGINEERING
TECH. DOCS & CONFIG
FACILITIES
GSE & TE
QUALITY
MANPOWER & TRAINING
LIS
Partnering for Availability – Measurement
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Operations and Flight Line SAAF
Aircraft Personnel Equipment
Technical Assistance Training Materials Documentation
Aircraft Maintenance Organisation
INDUSTRY
O P S
P L A N N I N G
L I S
Measurement
“FLY”
“FIX”
Aircraft Availability
Maintenance Turnaround
Partnering for Availability – Results
• Implemented, Consolidated and Stabilised.
• Excess personnel reallocated. • Organisation manned to meet
capacity requirements. • Support to squadron an
imperative.
• Spares planning improved. • Components planning synchronised with
aircraft maintenance. • Critical items identified. • Support providers addressed. • Reallocation of components minimised.
• Aircraft baselines confirmed. • Obsolescence issues identified with
actions. • Continuous airworthiness managed.
Aircraft Throughput Organisation
Logistics Engineering
Maint. Cost per aircraft
Partnering Benefits
South African Air Force • Improved Availability • Dependable, scheduled
maintenance output • Decreased Charter
requirements • MRO in close proximity
─ Specialists support ─ Spares
• Secured Support base • Training
Denel Aviation • Defined Baseload • Sustained resource/skills base • Performance management • Known fleet • Blueprint for other partnering
opportunities • Joint Planning
Partnering for Availability – Success?
Is the partnering a Success?
Both the SAAF and Denel have derived benefit from this Partnership. This is as a result of the commitment, relationship and the common objective of achieving
aircraft availability against the background of continued improvement and optimisation of
available resources.
Thank You!
Questions?
Partnering for Availability