Tech Tip #3- Turnover

It is not uncommon in our industry to find ourselves involved in aircraft maintenance that lasts for multiple days. Depending on the job particulars and how smoothly things are running or not, we may find ourselves more focused on "getting to the end" and overlooking "how we get there".

To be specific, have we set in place a sound, practical and deliberate process in carrying over work from one day to the next "turnover", if you will. You may have a situation where another crew or individual takes over for you, or you may just pick it up yourself tomorrow. In any case, the following guidelines are offered as an aid to "getting to the end" safely:

Have a written step-by-step procedure of what you are doing.

• Document every step, no matter how minor.
• Do not assume anything.
• Make clear to everyone where the work package has stopped at the end of the day or at the end of your shift.
• Allow for communication at anytime of the day with the other party if more than you are involved.
• Do a complete review of the process confirming accomplishment of all tasks prior to "Return to Service".
  

In this situation the communication process followed is just as important as the job itself.