The document discusses a "Flex Maintenance" concept for C-40A aircraft that blends organic Navy maintenance personnel with contracted maintenance support. It proposes a beta test of the concept at VR-58 squadron using 17 contractor maintainers and 25 organic Navy maintainers. The goal is to increase capabilities while reducing costs through strategic use of contractors and maintaining Navy oversight and standards.

1. Fleet Logistics Support Wing C-40 Flex Maintenance Beta Test CDR Michael J. Kingston

2. This brief is provided to give a better understanding of the C-40A Flex Maintenance program and its part in the future of CFLSW

3. Current Organizational Structure 15 SQDs / 7 DETs / 2 AIMD-ASDs (4544 Pers) CFLSW C-9B / DC-9 C-12 C20A/D/G C-37/A C-40A C-130T VR-46 4XC-9B AIMD/ASD VR-52 4XC-9B VR-56 4XC-9B VR-61 3XC-9B 1XDC-9 DET W.G. 1XC-12 DET D.C. 1XC-12 DET ATL 1XC-12 DET NOLA 1XC-12 DET F.W. 1XC-12 VR-1 2XC-20D 2XC-37/A VR-48 2XC-20G VR-51 2XC-20G ETD SIG 1XC-20A ETD PAC 1X-C37 VR-57 3XC-40A VR-58 3XC-40A VR-59 3XC40A VR-53 4XC-130T VR-54 4XC-130T VR-55 4XC-130T VR-62 3XC-130T VR-64 3XC-130T AIMD/ASD NOLA AIMD/ASD W.G.

4. Background Naval Reserve under significant pressure to reduce manpower billets for cost savings VR-1 & 48 Billets cut Oct 07 M-7 ROM for CLS bridge cost prohibitive CNAFR decision to fund contractor personnel vice CLS contract based on upcoming source selection and cost Contractor personnel hired via CNAFR contract vehicle C-40A Manpower previously targeted for billet cuts Able to divert cuts due to lack of analysis and study CFLSW initiated Hybrid Sailor Concept across C-9/C-40/C-130 maintenance departments for possible identification of cost savings CNA study w/N88 Training for C-40A has significant cost due to commercial course/duration Courses are under review to reduce redundancies between Airframe and Electrical Courses High aircraft reliability precludes opportunities for OJT No close loop detailing process to date

5. Idea CFLSW Squadrons operate with full organic (C-130/C-9B/C-20D&G) and full contractor maintenance (C12/C-20A&G/C37) Both are advantageous and have limitations C-40A Maintenance Program has already successfully merged both the Navy maintenance concepts with Best Commercial Practices A Checks/C Checks and Navy Air Maintenance Program (NAMP) Navy FMC/PMC mission –vs- Commercial Routes minimum equipment Hybrid Sailor Program for CFLSW mirrors A & P Mechanic C-40 Program provides a greater opportunity to merge the best of organic and contract maintenance programs together than any other aircraft program in the Navy today

6. Concept Flexible Maintenance Concept provides all the advantages of Navy Organic with none of the limitations of CLS Cost effective Navy Leadership maintains overall control for Fleet support BETA Test at VR-58 NAS JAX October 2008 Utilizes an existing contract, saving time and further costs Targeted hiring of individual contractors skill sets will ensure overall success from the beginning Lessons learned can be applied to make adjustments as needed

7. Layout Total of 111 FTS billets would be cut in 3 C-40 Squadrons. Cuts are based on VR-59 SQMD while cost savings are based on CNAFR POM 10 Calculation Work Sheet. Flex maintenance complexion would be 14 Contractors and 25 Organic maintenance personnel. With an additional 3 Contractors for administration functions. CLS Costs are a derivative of known contract obligations associated with current VR CLS squadrons and TYCOM estimations. Earliest implementation (VR-58) of Flex Maintenance strategy will be effected OCT 08. Personnel Billet cuts have been strategize by CNAFR manpower shop and have been affected in the PEVIS data base.

8. Specific Billets Aircraft Electrician AEC/23160 ELEC/INST MAINTMAN Aircraft Electrician AEC/23160 ELEC/INST MAINTMAN Aircraft Maintenance Lead man AEC ELEC/INST SUPVR Aviation Electronics Technician I AT3/23181 ELECT MAINTMAN Aviation Electronics Technician I AT3/23181 ELECT MAINTMAN Aircrew Survival Equipment Man II PR2/23022 AVTR EQUIP MAINTMAN Aviation Structural Mechanic I AM3/23021 A/F MAINTMAN Material Coordinator SKSN/21030 MTL CTL CLERK Material Coordinator SK2/21030 MTL CTL CLERK QA Librarian AZ2/13058 QA LIBRN Computer Operator III IT3/14043 ADP SYSTEM SUPPORT Production Control Clerk AZ2/01270 MAINT ADMIN CLERK General Clerk III AZ2/01113 NSA/DATA ANALYST Occupational Health and Safety Technician AT1 SAFETY PO Site Supervisor ADC * NSIPS/TM Personnel Assistant III PS1/01263 PERS SUPVR Secretary II YN2/01312 ADMIN CLERK CONTRACTOR JOB TITLE NAVY BILLET NAVY JOB TITLE

9. Billets Targeted Consolidation of administrative positions would provide more Maintenance Support Reduce possibility of overtime due to operational requirements and provide better 7/24 coverage Contractor personnel would bring skill sets not currently developed Contractor personnel would provide continuity during Navy personnel turnover, detachments and leave periods Navy personnel would gain from knowledge and experience of contractor personnel

10. Revised Billets Aircraft Electrician AEC/23160 ELEC/INST MAINTMAN Aircraft Electrician AEC/23160 ELEC/INST MAINTMAN Aircraft Maintenance Leadman AEC ELEC/INST SUPVR Aviation Electronics Technician I AT3/23181 ELECT MAINTMAN Aviation Electronics Technician I AT3/23181 ELECT MAINTMAN Aircrew Survival Equipment Man II PR2/23022 AVTR EQUIP MAINTMAN Aviation Structural Mechanic I AM3/23021 A/F MAINTMAN Aviation Structural Mechanic I SKSN/21030 MTL CTL CLERK Material Coordinator SK2/21030 MTL CTL CLERK QA Librarian AZ2/13058 QA LIBRN Computer Operator III IT3/14043 ADP SYSTEM SUPPORT Production Control Clerk AZ2/01270 MAINT ADMIN CLERK Aviation Structural Mechanic I AZ2/01113 NSA/DATA ANALYST Occupational Health and Safety Technician AT1 SAFETY PO Site Supervisor ADC * NSIPS/TM Personnel Assistant III PS1/01263 PERS SUPVR Aviation Structural Mechanic I YN2/01312 ADMIN CLERK CONTRACTOR JOB TITLE NAVY BILLET NAVY JOB TITLE

11. SOW Section 1 I. Introduction It is the intent of Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing (CFLSW) to contract organizational level maintenance support for VR-58. Maintenance on the C-40 Type Model Series (TMS) aircraft located on-board Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida shall be conducted primarily within squadron spaces, flight line and worldwide detachment locations beginning October 1, 2008 and shall remain in effect until cancelled by Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing. The contractor shall provide all labor required to perform assigned maintenance tasks according to the COMNAVFORINST Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) 4790.2 and established instructions. Maintenance performed under this contract shall be conducted by technicians who are thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in all aspects of C-40 TMS aircraft maintenance and related systems. Contractor technicians will be integrated into existing work centers and will work side-by-side with VR-58 maintenance personnel. The Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing and VR-58 shall have the right to review contractor qualifications and certifications and to ensure compliance with the NAMP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), applicable instructions and the terms and conditions of this contract.

12. Flex Maintenance Concept Summary C-40A Maintenance Departments with 17 Contractors/25 Maintainers Aircraft maintenance that meets the standards of both the NAMP and FAA. Increased capability with real cost savings Continuity in Maintenance Training/Knowledge Base Both Navy and Contractor personnel will work under direction of the Squadron Maintenance Officer Hybrid Sailor Program mirrors FAA A & P Mechanic Maintains sailors in the Work Centers

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