Aviation Project Management »

Aviation Project Management builds on the successful and popular work of Dennis Lock but is considerably enhanced by applications, examples, illustrations and case examples pertaining to projects exclusively from the aviation industry. Theory in the project management field is already well evolved, so the purpose of this book is not to review that theory but rather to demonstrate how the lessons of theory can be of practical use to aviation students and business managers. It provides a practical guide to those interested in how projects are managed and the common mistakes that aviation project managers should avoid.

List of Figures
1 Introduction to Aviation Project Management 1
2 Defining the Project Task 21
3 Estimating the Project Costs 41
4 Risk 53
5 Organizing the Project 75
6 Compiling the Work Breakdown Structure 93
7 Planning the Aviation Project Timescale 109
8 Scheduling Project Resources 135
9 Implementing the Plan 159
10 Managing Purchasing, the Supply Chain, and Aviation Project Materials 187
11 Managing Changes 217
12 Managing Costs 245
13 Earned Value Analysis and Cost Reporting 261
14 Project Closure and Post-Project Activities 279 Bibliography 289 Index 297