Fokker Services
On 1 April 2015, KIVI's Maintenance Department visited the workshops of Fokker Component Services in Oude Meer.
With a Fokker in the pond and a hot cup of coffee, 14 participants were welcomed hospitably. After a brief introduction, they started with the introductory presentation provided by Vincent van Vliet, Obsolescence & Reliability Manager. Part of the presentation was the impressive company film 'Aircrafting'.
Fokker Component Services provides maintenance of specialised aircraft components, for example: altimeters, displays, navigation equipment, hydraulic pumps and pneumatic parts.
After the presentation, the floor was given to Frank Wehnes, product manager at Fokker Services for avionic components. He took us through Level 4 Maintenance. This innovation from Fokker Services represents a new level of component maintenance. In a world where the technical lifespan is much longer than the economic lifespan, Fokker Services often faces the challenge of replacing components that are no longer produced. In the case of electronic components, this means an extra challenge, as you cannot see what is defective with the naked eye. In addition, buying a new circuit board (a €20,000), for example, is a lot more expensive than replacing a resistor (€0.15).
To determine exactly what is causing the fault, an X-ray scanner is available to detect, for example, defects in the solder layer or IC. To test, e.g. the control board, an automated test bench is available that can perform approx. 4000 measurements per 10 minutes using pins and thus perform a full function test. See here for more information on Level 4 Maintenance.
After this fascinating presentation, the groups were divided into and Ralf Wintjes (product manager hydraulic components) and Frank Wehnes each took a group. The tour went past the hydraulic and pneumatic workshops where components were overhauled and tested, and then past the avionics department. The number of square metres of these workshops hid a high number of technological marvels.
The excursions ended over a cup of coffee after which the participants had the opportunity to catch up.
Description
The Maintenance Department cordially invites you to a tour and presentation of Fokker Services in the Oude Meer.
At this Fokker Services location, components of various types and brands of aircraft (Airbus, ATR, Bombardier, Fokker and military aircraft) are maintained. In this state-of-the-art environment, you will be shown around the various workshops as well as the warehouse. Employees of Fokker Services offer you the unique opportunity to look behind the scenes in the inspection, overhaul and maintenance of aircraft components. In addition, you can learn about advanced supply chain management of aircraft components.
Are you interested in aircraft technology, avionics, maintenance and supply chain management and would you like to take a look at what goes on in this state-of-the-art environment? Then apply via the link below.
Please note the number of participants is limited (2x7 men)! To participate, please provide the following details in advance:
- Full birth name(s) and full surname
- Nationality and date of birth, this information will only be used in case of a match on the name on the Watchlist to determine whether it is justified or not.
- Employer
- Car registration number for access at Schiphol
1400 hours - Reception
1430 hours - Start excursion with 2 groups
1530 hours - End excursion and coffee
1545 hours - Company presentation on Fokker Services
1630 hours - Networking
1700 hours - End
Speaker(s)
Fokker Component Services
Location
Fokkerweg 300, Building 6, 1438 AN Oude Meer
Organiser
Maintenance
Name and contact details for information
Bart Smit, tel. 06-13137978