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A Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Model for Operational Sustainability: : Incorporating processes and risks
Full text linkMaintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) companies are integral to the aviation industry, with the core responsibility of ensuring aircraft remain safe and airworthy. Their role is critical in maintaining the industry’s high standards of performance and safety. To remain competitive, MROs must provide a wide range of services—including inspections, periodic checks, engine overhauls, avionics repairs, fuselage and cabin modifications, and interior refurbishments—while consistently meeting regulatory and safety requirements. Beyond technical compliance, MROs must adopt a quality-driven, continuous improvement approach to manage risks effectively. This requires the integration of processes, programs, and systems aligned with international standards to strengthen resilience, build organizational reputation, and achieve long-term sustainability. This study develops a theoretical model for operational sustainability in MROs. Using a qualitative methodology, it examines critical industry hazards and risk management practices, analyzes mitigation strategies, and promotes sustainability principles as essential components of MRO operations
Applying Bandura’s Reciprocal Causation Model to Safety Climate in U.S. Aviation MROs
Full text linkThis study investigates the application of Bandura’s (1977) Reciprocal Causation Model—comprised of Environment, Person, and Behavior—to safety climate in U.S.-based civilian aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organizations. Drawing from Social Cognitive Theory, the model asserts that human behavior results from dynamic and continuous interaction between personal factors, environmental conditions, and behavior itself. Using a quantitative explanatory correlational design, the study collected data from 134 MRO employees via validated instruments. The Maintenance Environment Survey (MES) and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). Statistical analyses, including MANOVA and multiple regression, confirmed that each of the three domains significantly influenced the others in both directions. A strong safety climate (Environment) reduced psychological strain (Person) and maintenance errors (Behavior), while elevated stress levels and error rates negatively impacted safety perceptions. These findings affirm the theoretical strength of Bandura’s model and provide practical insights for developing holistic safety management strategies in high-risk work environments