AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL SERVICES : Key advantages of outsourcing

As the aviation industry navigates the challenging socio-political landscape, the fundamental issues of aircraft safety and compliance remain in sharp focus. Manufacturers, airlines, lessors and MROs are all under pressure to recover profitability, so there remains a challenge to manage the cost base whilst growing operations. Of course, safety, regulations and compliance are all non-negotiable. However, the complexities of managing the necessary standards and keeping ahead of legislation, for example, can divert resources away from core operations.

This is where outsourcing specific technical services can be particularly valuable to operators and this blog focuses on aircraft technical services, in particular, which is a key area of Air Worthy’s customer proposition. By partnering with a specialist aviation consultancy such as Air Worthy, airlines and lessors can gain access to a wealth of technical expertise and compliance experience, as a cost-efficient alternative to managing this requirement in-house and bearing the associated costs.

Aircraft technical services is a complex field, which includes a number of disciplines, such as the following:

Inspections

Pre-purchase, mid-lease, and lease return, as well as physical surveys and technical lease reviews.

Maintenance

Maintenance event management, including preparing timelines and costings, negotiating and contracting maintenance work, plus on-site representation.

Records auditing

Remote and on-site records auditing, including reviewing and evaluating aircraft specifications, retrieving historic technical records, and translating records into English where required.

Project management

Preparing aircraft for transition and managing the transition process, including delivery, acceptance, and re-delivery, ferry flights and importation into EASA Member States.

Other technical services can include technical due diligence, airworthiness assessment and technical support, all of which is offered by Air Worthy on a continuing programme or one-off project basis. Outsourcing these specialist aviation services offers Air Worthy’s international customers several benefits:

Expertise:

Aviation safety and compliance regulations are complex and constantly evolving. Partnering with Air Worthy provides access to professionals with significant aviation-related expertise and experience.

Focus on core operations:

By outsourcing, companies can focus on their core operations without the burden of administration associated with ensuring regulatory compliance.

Scalability:

Outsourcing provides flexibility to scale services up or down based on the organisation’s needs. This particularly benefits aviation companies with fluctuating demands, or those undergoing expansion or downsizing.

Risk management:

Compliance errors or safety lapses in the aviation industry can have severe consequences, including fines, litigation, damage to reputation, and even loss of life. Outsourcing to a specialist like Air Worthy helps mitigate these risks by ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.

Access to technology:

Outsourcing firms often invest in advanced technology and software to streamline processes. By leveraging these resources, aviation companies can enhance their efficiency in meeting regulatory requirements.

Global compliance:

Outsourcing technical services can ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions. Consultancies such as Air Worthy can provide valuable insight and assistance in navigating different territorial regulations.

Continuous improvement:

Aviation consultancies like Air Worthy stay abreast of industry developments and best practices, enabling them to provide proactive support and recommendations for continuous improvement in airworthiness and compliance management.

Commenting on its expertise in aircraft technical services, Air Worthy’s Accountable Manager, Gabriele Brescianino, said:

“Air Worthy’s extensive engineering knowledge and experience has been built up over many years by our team of specialist aviation engineers and network of approved technical representatives around the world. Our trusted technical service is comprehensive, so we are able to deliver beyond airworthiness, providing an outsourced solution that brings peace of mind to our customers. Every aircraft is a valuable asset and Air Worthy’s team is focused on ensuring aircraft safety and compliance and also to deliver commercial value for its clients.”