Enhancing Maintenance Training with Maintenance Training Services and Maintenance Synthetic Trainer

Turkish Technic, a key player in airplane maintenance and training, faced challenges in their training processes for Boeing airplanes. The growing fleet, including the Next-Generation 737, 737 MAX, 777, and 787, required efficient training solutions to meet regulatory standards and operational demands. Key challenges included:

• High cost of training material development: With over 100 training manuals required for various courses, maintaining and updating these materials was resource-intensive.
• Inefficiencies in practical training: The need to pull airplanes out of operation for hands-on training increased operational costs and reduced airplane availability.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensuring that training materials were up to date and met the approval standards of the EASA and Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was an ongoing concern.
• Standardization of training: The diverse experience levels of instructors and trainees led to inconsistencies in training quality.

In collaboration with Boeing, Turkish Technic implemented Maintenance Training Services and Maintenance Synthetic Trainer to enhance training efficiency. The approach included:

• Utilization of maintenance training services for updated training materials: By leveraging Boeing Maintenance Training Services, Turkish Technic accessed current training materials, reducing the resource burden of manual updates.
• Adoption of maintenance synthetic trainer for interactive learning: Maintenance Synthetic Trainer provided a virtual airplane environment, allowing trainees to engage with realistic 3D models of airplane components, improving understanding and retention.
• Focus on cost reduction: The integration of Maintenance Training Services and Maintenance Synthetic Trainer streamlined the training design process, leading to significant cost savings.
• Enhanced regulatory compliance: With updated materials and systematic documentation, Turkish Technic strengthened their training approval process with regulatory authorities.
  

The implementation of Maintenance Training Services and Maintenance Synthetic Trainer yielded significant improvements for Turkish Technic:

• Cost savings: The reduction in time and resources spent on manual training material development resulted in remarkable savings of $500,000 in first-time design costs and $200,000 in annual recurring costs.
• Improved training efficiency: Maintainers reported a 30% increase in comprehension and confidence during practical applications, leading to a smoother transition to hands-on work in the hangar.
• Regulatory approval enhancement: Turkish Technic successfully streamlined the submission process for training materials, receiving quicker approvals from the EASA and Turkish DGCA.
• Increased airplane availability: By reducing the need to pull airplanes out of service for training, Turkish Technic improved airplane utilization, maximizing operational efficiency.

Using Boeing’s Maintenance Training Services and Maintenance Synthetic Trainer has transformed our training approach. These tools streamline material design and give our trainees practical knowledge and confidence for real-world maintenance. This partnership strengthens our commitment to safety, efficiency, and industry-leading standards.   — Murat Köse, Type Training Manager, Turkish Technic

The collaboration between Turkish Technic and Boeing to implement Maintenance Training Services and Maintenance Synthetic Trainer addressed key operational challenges and positioned Turkish Technic as a leader in airplane maintenance training. By embracing innovative training solutions, the collaboration has set a benchmark for efficiency, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness in the aviation training sector.