Description

Remedial Action

Difficulty in developing a reliable schedule.

Continue to contribute to development of a joint project schedule and foster commitment by both parties to the schedule. Conduct detailed schedule analysis at each project Management Review.

Conversion of the second aircraft at the Australian Conversion Centre at Brisbane Airport is behind schedule.

Significant additional resources have been injected by Airbus Military (from Madrid) and by Qantas to complete the remaining modification at the Australian Conversion Centre more quickly. Up to three shifts have been implemented to increase the tempo of the work required to be completed. Processes have been refined to improve work flow. Additional facilities have been provided to support the extra staff at the Australian Conversion Centre.

Hardware and software of major refuelling components are still in development by the subcontractor.

Airbus Military is providing time in the test program to allow the subcontractor to introduce the required upgrades in stages. There is also senior management commitment from both Airbus Military and the sub-contractor to meet their contractual obligations.

Conduct of initial training is impacted by (the planned) lag between completion of testing of the first (prototype) aircraft and completion of development and accreditation of training devices.

Identify and implement workarounds including the use of engineering test benches. Increase skill levels of personnel selected for initial course.

The maturity of the Mission Planning System has lagged the remainder of the Military Mission System.

Clarification and agreement on a finite set of requirements with Airbus Military. Agree staged release to minimise impact on ground and flight test schedule. Determine requirements necessary for initial introduction into service (currently in progress).