Date of Award

9-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Jacob V. Simons, Jr., PhD

Abstract

The original intent of this research was to locate or develop tools which would improve the efficiency of the aircrew scheduling process in the 4950 Test Wing. However, late in the research it became apparent that several factors observed by the researcher complicate the implementation of more efficient methods. Therefore, the focus of the research became the documentation of those factors. A case study methodology was used in answering the investigative questions. This was an exploratory study conducted in a field setting environment. Direct observation and the use of structural interviews with scheduling personnel were the methods of data collection. An exhaustive search revealed numerous aircrew scheduling support systems in use within the USAF today. Many others were found under a development and test status. However, it was found that no measure of scheduling efficiency was currently in use in the subject unit. In addition, there was no attempt to use surrogate parameters to measure how well the schedulers were performing their jobs. Recommendations on what parameters may serve as good surrogates for scheduling efficiency are suggested. These parameters may serve as baseline efficiency measures which can serve to assess the success of future improvement efforts.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GSM-LSG-91S-20

DTIC Accession Number

ADA246864

Comments

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Systems and Logistics of the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.

The author's Vita page is omitted.

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