Maintenance management training and consultation

Summary

What would happen to

the industry if everyone acted like Bryan Gordon of Transport Canada, who’s responsible for

the Toronto airport?

\"We added a fifth wheel to our new fleet of tow-behind runway sweepers,\" Gordon says, \"and

removed the conventional tow bar.”The result was better operator control of the sweeper,

which reduced damage to the sweeper, reduced damage to the taxiway, pavement markers

and runway lights, and increased safety because the sweeper can now be backed up with

minimal assistance.\"

Maintenance people\\\'s livelihood is associated with breakdowns, repairs and corrective actions.

Bryan Gordon of Transport Canada, in-charge of Toronto Airport added a fifth wheel to the new

fleet of tow-behind runway sweepers and took out the conventional tow bar. This made the

operational control of the sweeper better, which reduced damage to the sweeper, reduced

damage to the taxiway, pavement markers and runway lights, and increased safety because the

sweeper can now be backed up with minimal assistance. Thus, a new approach to an old

problem can remove the need for ongoing maintenance input. Also, most maintenance

departments are under-crewed. Maintenance improvements like this can help bring the

workload in better balance with the existing workforce.