Aircraft to AME Ratio

[nighthawk]

What does evervbody think a good ratio of mechs to a/c should be for a operation of 6 large turbo prop and 3 small turbo prop a/c.

[still_bluenoser]

I supose it depends on how many hours they fly, and how many hours are on the airframes

[kilpicki]

Good question

In todays reality : one experienced guy 3 newly licenced and a whole gaggle of apprentices.

[twotter]

Way too many variables to really give you an answer. I won't even ask you what types cause it will give away what operation. If you want PM me and I can try to answer stuff..

[nighthawk]

Dash-8 HS-748 Emb110
1200 hrs per a/c a year
The a/c are not new but not that old
TCN averages 16000 and 37000 hrs
CSN averages 9000 and 50000 cyc

[nighthawk]

TCN should be TSN oops

[Bulawrench]

I think most of us like to see enough skilled staff to take care of most maintenance functions that are throw our way. I was to understand that Transport would like to see one skilled guy ( or girl these days) for every two aircraft. Having said that, at times there is never enough. The key to the equation is to have good team members. This is not to say there isn't a place for the apprentices to become skilled and be apart of the team building. Another key aspect is to have very good management of the skill that is availible. Treat people well and they will be your ace in the hole.