Дефицит запчастей в других подразделениях позволил базе New River взять на себя дополнительные работы по ремонту вертолетов V-22

Supply constraints elsewhere prompt FRCE New River to take on extra V-22 overhaul work A Fleet Readiness Center East detachment at Marine Corps Air Station New River is helping improve flight line readiness for V-22 squadrons stationed there, according to Fleet Readiness Center East. FRCE officials said the V-22 line at New River has maintained a perfect on-time delivery record since 2014 for aircraft the team overhauls. During that time, the team has delivered more than 75 aircraft back to the fleet, with more than 97% arriving ahead of schedule, according to FRCE. Some aircraft had turnaround times nearly 30% below projections. "More aircraft, faster: It’s all about giving them back to the fleet,” said Lavon Vance, head of FRCE’s New River V-22 Branch. FRCE officials said the work directly supports Marine tiltrotor squadrons that rely on safe, mission-ready aircraft. “The operational impact of the V-22 line at FRC East’s New River detachment cannot be overstated,” said Capt. Randy J. Berti, FRCE commanding officer. “These dedicated aircraft maintenance professionals directly enhance flight line readiness by giving our Marines the reliable, mission-ready aircraft they need when they need them.” The New River team works on V-22 aircraft during planned maintenance interval events. FRCE officials said one unique part of the New River operation is its proximity to the squadrons it supports. At New River, we have the only FRC East PMI line where you can walk out on the flight line and see your planes,” Vance said. “We get to look out of our hangar every day, and we see the cost of our business — it's the Marines on the flight line who are flying the planes that we work. FRCE officials said the New River detachment differs from some other V-22 maintenance lines because aircraft are towed in from the squadron after Marines complete much of the preparation work. The aircraft are then towed back to the squadrons for final buildup and completion. The detachment also does not handle certain “over and above” discrepancies during the planned maintenance interval process. FRCE said those maintenance issues are handled by the squadron and contract employees during the event or scheduled separately as an in-service repair request. Vance said not having that additional workload during the PMI helps the team maintain its timeline. FRCE officials said another factor is that many of the aircraft come from a training squadron, meaning they may arrive in better material condition than aircraft used in deployed operational environments. Being co-located with the squadrons also allows maintainers to review an aircraft’s condition before it is officially inducted, according to FRCE. Vance said that lets the team identify potential issues early and coordinate solutions before maintenance begins. The team’s performance also allowed the New River V-22 line to take on an additional aircraft this year when supply constraints affected turnaround times elsewhere, including at FRCE’s Cherry Point headquarters. Allen Williamson, V-22 Branch head at FRCE Cherry Point, said the New River workforce shortened scheduled maintenance timelines and opened a window to fit in the extra aircraft. “Their performance really highlights FRC East’s team unity,” Williamson said. “We’re doing what we need to do and developing creative solutions to meet the warfighter’s needs, regardless of one particular site's goals or challenges.” FRCE said the New River team takes pride in returning aircraft to the Marines on time. We’re local. These are our friends and family flying those aircraft. It means something to us to deliver that product back to them,” Vance said. Fleet Readiness Center East is North Carolina’s largest maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical services provider, with more than 3,600 civilian, military and contract workers. FRCE said its annual revenue exceeds $886 million.