Director of Maintenance Checklist
Form: / Rev: / Date:GMM-101 / Orig. / 04/30/2012
Timeline Tasks
Daily TasksØ Schedule Maintenance Controllers. GMM 5.5
Ø Review Shift Changes (when applicable) for proper handoff of all activities. Review Pass Down Logs are concise and effective in relaying work to next shift. Ensure pass-down/work interruption tasks are completed prior to releasing articles/aircraft to service. GMM 5.6
Ø Schedule Mechanics and Maintenance Personnel. Provide schedule to MM for review. GMM 2.3 Be alert for unusual circumstances and activities that may affect schedule legality.
Ø Review status of outsourced work. Ensure all accomplished IAW KLA procedures
Ø Spot check return to service procedures for completeness and accuracy
Ø Spot check parts procedures for recent KLA maintenance performed
Ø Review open MEL items from Flight Ops and keep track of due dates
Ø Check for MEL extensions and ensure all KLA procedures are complied with GMM
Ø Monitor Supervisors work schedules and training records. GMM 2.2.8
Ø Prepare applicable agenda items for DOR.
o MIS Reports
Ø Monitor Short Term Escalations and Extensions. GMM 5.7
Weekly Tasks
Ø Review Personnel list and instructors for qualifications, training and documentation
Ø Check status of Aging aircraft. If near date, ensure FAA process for airplane inspection and records review is complete before placing in service
Ø Review RII Authorization Forms (GMM-004) for accuracy. GMM 2.4.5.1
Ø Review Letters of Authorization for Maintenance Personnel (GMM-006). GMM 2.4.5.2
Ø Review Qualified Maintenance Personnel Roster (GMM-008). GMM 2.4.5.3
Ø Review bi-weekly AD listing. GMM 5.2
Monthly Tasks
Ø Review Maintenance Personnel Training Records in individual’s training folder for completeness, accuracy and availability
Ø Review status of personnel, facilities and equipment at KLA base, line stations (when applicable), routes and outsourced locations (if applicable) Include Supplemental Ops. See standards at GMM 1.11.4
Ø Review MTM Training Course Critiques (MTM-003). Update training as required. MTM 2.4.9
Ø Schedule Maintenance Recurrent Training as required. MTM 2.5.5
Ø Review Major Repair and Alterations records. GMM 4.2.5.3
Ø Review A.447 for accuracy. Update as necessary. GMM 5.2.4
Ø Flush DOR Record GMM-090 to ensure 12 calendar months retention ADM 5.8
Ø Review status of aircraft record retention. GMM 4.7.5
Quarterly Tasks
Ø Review GMM procedures for:
o Accurate Duties Responsibilities and Authority for personnel who accomplish and manage each process
o Adequacy of procedures by all personnel to ensure continued airworthiness of KLA aircraft.
Ø Review overall maintenance operations to ensure that KLA is maintaining control of all performed maintenance.
Ø Review continuing qualifications for Direct Supervisors IAW GMM 2.2.7
Ø Quarterly Utilization Report. GMM 4.6
Annual Tasks
Ø Verify all Maintenance Certificates IAW GMM 2.1.5.1
Ø Review Training Program in concert with the Chief Inspector. Check for proper standards and currency. Ensure RII training program status (accepted and approved). See MTM
Ø Update MTM testing in concert with Chief Inspector. Ensure final exams updated and present.
Ø Review training facilities and training aids for adequacy
Ø Review continuing qualifications for Direct Supervisors IAW GMM 2.2.7
Ø Direct annual calibration of Aircraft Scales. GMM 7.5
Duties Responsibilities and Authorities
Ø Has overall authority and responsibility for the maintenance program and functions as the accountable manager for the maintenance program.
Ø Is responsible for the content, quality and execution of the following processes:
o Maintenance Program/Inspection Program
o CAS/Maintenance Control/Maintenance Facilities/Main Maintenance Base
o Required Inspection Items (RII)
o Aircraft Airworthiness Requirements and Appropriate Operational Equipment (AW)/Special Flight Permits
o Airworthiness Release/Log Book Entry/Mx Log/Recording Requirements
o Major Repairs and Alterations Records
o MIS/SDR
o Aircraft Listing
o MEL/Deferred Maintenance (Maintenance Procedures)
o Airworthiness Directive (AD) Management
o Outsourced Maintenance
o Control of Calibrated Tools and Test Equipment
o Engineering/Major Repairs and Alterations
o Parts/Material Control/Suspected Unapproved Parts
o Maintenance Manual System
o Short-term Escalations
o Coordinating with the DO on Maintenance Manual Currency, Content Consistency, Distribution, Availability and Supplemental Requirements
o Training of RII Personnel, Maintenance Personnel
o Maintenance Certificate Requirements
o Maintenance Personnel Hiring
o RII Personnel
o Maintenance Personnel - Recency of Experience/Display of Certificate
o Maintenance Personnel Privileges – Airframe and Powerplant
o Privileges and Limitations for Repairmen
o Line Stations (Servicing and Maintenance)
o Maintenance Duty Time Process
o Aircraft Fueling Process
o Weight and Balance (Aircraft Weighing and Initial CG Determination)
o Deicing Process (Ground Deicing Crew and Outsource Deicing Providers)
o Cargo Handling Appliances
Ø Responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance manuals are on board the aircraft for Supplemental flights and for ensuring the contents of the KLA Aircraft Operations Binder are accurate and current.
When Abnormal Occurrences Happen:
Ø Check schedule legality
Ø Examples of abnormal occurrences include; hard landings, over-weight landings, and drift landings resulting in excessive side/drag load; lightning strikes; severe turbulence; high brake energy stops; extreme maneuvers; speed limitations exceeded; and heavy stall buffet etc. Make sure proper inspections and tasks
Special Flight Permits/Ferry Flights
Ø Check provisions of D.084
Ø Ensure pertinent excerpts of D.084 and KLA manuals are on board aircraft
Ø Ensure aircraft if inspected by KLA or KLA approved mechanic
Ø Ensure compliance with all applicable ADs
Ø Coordinate with DO and Dispatcher to ensure only pilots and essential persons are on board when flight characteristics may have been changed or operations changed
MIS/SDR
Ø Check reports are appropriately distributed
Ø Check reports contain adequate detail
Ø Ensure reports are submitted within required timeframes
Ø (See GMM 4.4 and GMM 4.5 for detailed procedures)