|

Course Overview

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) is at the core of aviation safety and reliability. The MRO Management in Aviation Training Course equips participants with a clear understanding of regulatory requirements, planning processes, resource allocation, and quality assurance in MRO organizations.

The course covers EASA Part‑145, FAA regulations, and ICAO standards, while also addressing best practices in maintenance planning, supply chain management, cost control, and performance optimization. Case studies highlight challenges in MRO management and strategies for continuous improvement.

By the end of the program, participants will be prepared to lead and manage MRO functions that ensure safe, compliant, and cost‑efficient aviation operations.

Course Benefits

• Understand ICAO, EASA, and FAA MRO requirements.
• Gain insights into maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Learn quality assurance and compliance monitoring in MRO.
• Improve supply chain and cost management strategies.
• Strengthen leadership in managing MRO organizations.

Course Objectives

• Review regulatory frameworks for MRO operations.
• Apply best practices in maintenance planning and resource allocation.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships effectively.
• Implement quality assurance and audit procedures.
• Optimize costs while maintaining safety and compliance.
• Develop performance monitoring and KPI systems.
• Foster continuous improvement in MRO management.

Training Methodology

The course uses lectures, regulatory document reviews, case studies, and interactive group exercises. Participants will engage in scenario‑based simulations of MRO planning and management.

Target Audience

• MRO managers and planners.
• Airline engineering and maintenance staff.
• Quality and compliance officers.
• Aviation supply chain and logistics professionals.

Target Competencies

• MRO management and leadership.
• Maintenance planning and optimization.
• Quality assurance and compliance oversight.
• Supply chain and cost control in aviation.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Fundamentals of MRO in Aviation

• The role of MRO in aviation safety.
• ICAO, EASA Part‑145, and FAA requirements.
• Types of maintenance and overhaul activities.
• Organizational structures of MROs.

Unit 2: Maintenance Planning and Resource Management

• Short‑term and long‑term maintenance planning.
• Manpower planning and allocation.
• Tools and technologies for maintenance scheduling.
• Balancing efficiency and safety in planning.

Unit 3: Quality Assurance and Compliance in MRO

• Quality management systems for MRO.
• Internal audits and compliance monitoring.
• Managing regulatory inspections.
• Corrective and preventive actions.

Unit 4: Supply Chain and Cost Management

• Procurement of parts and materials for MRO.
• Vendor management and subcontracting.
• Cost optimization and financial control.
• Inventory management best practices.

Unit 5: Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• KPIs for MRO performance.
• Data‑driven decision‑making in MRO.
• Lean and continuous improvement methods.
• Future trends in digital MRO.

Join the Program

Ready to lead in aviation maintenance and repair management? Join the MRO Management in Aviation Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to manage safe, efficient, and compliant MRO operations.