Playbook Operations Engineer Chapter 2

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What is the primary focus of the Work Prioritization Model?

Prioritizing Preventive Maintenance and Plant Operations over Corrective Maintenance (correct)

Equally distributing maintenance tasks across all categories

Prioritizing Corrective Maintenance over Preventive Maintenance

Allocating resources based solely on urgency of repairs

What is the estimated percentage of direct hours spent on emergencies within the CE unit?

10% (correct)

20%

15%

Which of these is NOT a deliverable produced by the CEOE?

PM/PO Analysis and Programming

CM Analysis and Planning

Support to CEN on cradle-to-grave contract execution

Facility Design and Construction (correct)

What is the core principle behind managing a work balance within the Ops Flight?

Balancing the demands of scheduled work with the availability of deployable work hours (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the CEOE's five deliverables?

To optimize the use of resources and ensure the effectiveness of maintenance investments (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the anticipated percentage of the monthly maintenance budget allocated to PM and PO?

35-55% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when blending work for the Operations Flight?

Material availability and cost (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of tracking requirements and work history across the four work prioritization categories?

To determine the optimal allocation of resources for CE operations (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a key performance indicator that CEOE uses to grade itself?

Effectiveness in optimizing resource utilization and maintenance investments (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Operations Flight?

To effectively operate, maintain, and repair Air Force facility and infrastructure assets classified as real property or real property installed equipment (RPIE). (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a core function of the Operations Flight?

Flight Operations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the CEOE team?

To ensure optimal resource decisions are made and executed across Operations Flight activities. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of CEOE?

Requirements & Optimization (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of CEOER?

To shift the Operations Flight paradigm. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following departments is responsible for responding to facility infrastructure emergencies?

CEOE (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is the Operations Flight expected to maximize mission accomplishment and return on investment?

By utilizing common reporting tools and procedures to gather data, conduct analysis, and make decisions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym CEOE stand for?

Civil Engineer Operations & Engineering (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major lines of effort within CEOER?

Work Management and AMP/Sub-AMP Management (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the CEOE Performance Maturity Model?

To guide CEOE teams in transitioning from Basic to Developing capabilities. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an intangible factor influencing the results of Operations Flight programs?

Data analysis and strategic maintenance management (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for implementing CEOE?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the IFMA Operations & Maintenance Total Cost of Ownership Model, what percentage of a facility's total cost of ownership might be attributed to facility management?

60-80% (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for CEOE to be aware of the Operations Flight's available time (capacity)?

To effectively schedule work and evaluate its return on investment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Deployable Work Hour Balance for an Operations Flight with 200 assigned craftsmen, and an Availability Rate of 65%?

1,040 hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

What crucial step does the text suggest CEOE must take to manage its deployable hour balance effectively?

Proactively managing requirements to align with work capacity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the Operations Flight's shift in focus towards proactive systems performance analysis, resource optimization, and lifecycle requirements planning?

To anticipate potential problems and prevent them from occurring (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the Operations Flight's manpower must the Operations Chief or Deputy be aware of?

The percentage of the Operations Flight's authorized personnel who are not filled (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose behind the CEOE Performance Maturity Model?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus for the CEOE Playbook?

Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Operations Flight (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the shift in focus for Operations Flight in terms of priorities?

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Operations Flight (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Operations Flight Objective and Structure

Operations Flight's primary objective is to efficiently operate, maintain, and repair Air Force facilities and infrastructure (real property and real property installed equipment).
They must use standardized reports to gather data, analyze it, and make decisions on operations, maintenance, and repairs to maximize mission success and return on investment from a wide, risk-based perspective.
This involves executing, managing, and overseeing facility and infrastructure operations, as well as maintenance, repair, materiel control, work planning, customer service, contract management, and operations engineering.
Operations Flights maintain 24/7 capability for responding to and resolving facility or infrastructure emergencies.
All actions are compliant with environmental, fire, and safety regulations.

CEOE Structure and Function

CEOE (Civil Engineering Operations) is organized into three sections: Requirements & Optimization (CEOER), Service Contracts (CEOES), and Materiel Control (CEOEM).
CEOE combines customer service, planning, and requirements/optimization capabilities.
CEOE ensures optimal resource allocation and execution across Operations Flight activities, and applies data and knowledge from all shops to Air Mobility Plans (AMPs) and investment strategies.
CEOE is the central hub for work management and materiel acquisition processes within the Operations Flight.
Their success directly impacts the effectiveness of the entire Operations Flight.
The CEOE Performance Maturity Model (based on the Maintenance Excellence Institute's Reliability Pyramid) guides development of Basic to Developing capabilities.

Operations Flight Resource Realities

Operations Flights are becoming more efficient due to reduced resources in terms of personnel and funding.
They have broad responsibilities, including maintenance, construction, and as caretakers of existing real property.
CEOE’s establishment aimed to ensure efficient asset lifecycle management in resource-constrained environments.
Key areas of Operations Flight work include acquisition, maintenance, operations, recapitalization/renewal, and disposal.
Facility management encompasses 60-80% of facility total cost of ownership (according to IFMA).

Managing Operations Flight Manpower

Deployable work hours are calculated by multiplying full-time equivalent craftsmen (C-FTE), average availability rate (AR), and eight hours.
Operations Flight workload should preemptively account for emergencies, preventive maintenance, and regular operations, in conjunction with discretionary requirements.
Proactive systems performance analysis, resource optimization, and lifecycle planning are priorities over low-risk maintenance work.
CEOE should proactively manage requirements to work capacity, considering personnel changes monthly.
Operations Chief/Deputy is responsible for understanding the authorized manning and impact of unfilled positions.
High priority should be given to filling vacant military or civilian positions, especially civilian positions with anticipated turnover in less than 3 months.
Improving availability rate (AR) is a crucial way to increase deployable work hours.

Operations Flight Work Balance and Deliverables

Operations Flights should schedule work up to a year in advance to optimize resources, procure materials, and manage expectations.
Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Plant Operations (PO) should be prioritized over Corrective Maintenance (CM) and enhancements.
Scheduled work needs to accurately balance against fixed costs like PM and PO (which typically consume 35-55% of the monthly maintenance budget).
CEOE produces five key deliverables:
- Corrective Maintenance (CM) analysis and planning for in-house and contracted work.
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Plant Operations (PO) analysis and programing based on risk management.
- Requirements identification and prioritization through standard processes.
- Support to Civil Engineering Network (CEN) on contract execution.
- Process and issue management for specific systems.
These deliverables are intended to provide guidance in resource optimization and cost effectiveness for the Air Force Civil Engineers in all asset management.

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Test your knowledge on the Operations Flight management and its principles. This quiz covers topics like the Work Prioritization Model, availability rates, and key performance indicators used by the CEOE. See how well you understand the core concepts that drive efficiency in operations.