PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Technical Advisor Support

TSM executes technical, logistical, and financial support for a number of weapon systems in support of the Navy Reserve. Supported weapons systems include F/A-18, C-130, C-9, C-40, F-5, C-20, D,C-20G, E2-C, AH-1W, UH-1N, HH-60, and H-3 aircraft. As part of this process, TSM conducts studies and analyses in support of maintenance requirements for the weapon systems of aircraft assigned to the Naval Air Reserve Force (NANAIRESFOR).

The support process involves planning, implementation, coordination, and management of Technical Advisors encompassing all aircraft weapon systems and associated support equipment under the NANAIRESFOR. A key element in the overall management process is implementation and administration of Technical Advisors at Naval Air Station (NAS) Atlanta, GA, NASJRB Ft. Worth, TX, NAS New Orleans, LA, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Washington DC and NAS Willow Grove, PA and
Commander Navy Reserve Forces (COMNAVRESFOR).

Each requirement generated by NANAIRESFOR aviation activities is reviewed, analyzed, certified, and satisfied through the local engineering staff. Advice, counsel and instructions are provided to individual technical advisors on administrative and operational matters, which provides a communications continuum to ensure that the best services are delivered. Within the overall technical services process, TSM identifies training and developmental needs of maintenance personnel located in squadrons and subordinate detachments, and conducts informal training sessions on a continuing basis for Selected Reservists as part of the continuous improvement process.

To support each squadron’s flight schedule, TSM collaborates on work problems and aircraft deployment schedules to optimize aircraft readiness. By working closely with NANAIRESFOR personnel to determine the level of effort required and the degree of satisfaction with technical services, a close relationship is maintained to facilitate resolution of technical and personnel problems. TSM advises the chain of command on problems involving work execution, aircraft readiness issues, deployments and contractor issues.

When appropriate, TSM personnel represent NANAIRESFOR at conferences conducted by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), fleet commands and training commands. TSM works in concert with NANAIRESFOR on Technical Advisor operations for the region to determine which aircraft projects/programs should be initiated, dropped, or curtailed and the number of man-years to be devoted to a particular aircraft maintenance project. As a key member of the NANAIRESFOR staff, TSM collaborates in developing long-range plans for technical support and logistics for all aircraft programs. Progress in meeting goals is constantly assessed by evaluating budgetary expenditures. Recommendations and supporting decisions are made affecting operating cost without impairing overall operations. Advisory support is provided to Government personnel concerning start up and shut down cost of contracts.