RCM, developed by two engineers; Stanley Nowlan and Howard Heap of United Airlines in 1980, radically changed the way aircraft were maintained and resulted in unprecedented reliability and aircraft safety levels. The technique is used today to make air travel the safest form of transport.

RCM is less than 30 years old making it significantly more modern than TPM, Total Quality or Lean Manufacturing. In fact, it works hand-in hand with these strategies providing an empowered workforce with the autonomous maintenance solutions they require and equipment maintainers with the most cost effective maintenance strategy possible.

• Improved operating performance
• High equipment reliability
• Reduced maintenance costs
• 60-80% of tasks can be done on the run
• RCM is a Production-Maintenance Partnership
• Team ownership underpins sustainable results