Luke AFB F-35 Team
Aviation
Heath McLeod, Dawson Singer, Kyle Bishop, Alyssa Bodwin, Nick Cabalo, Jisu Jang
Summary
Maintenance challenges affecting F-35 platforms at Luke Air Force Base can impact aircraft readiness and training operations. This project addresses that issue by identifying root causes related to degradation of low observable coatings and increased failure rates during sortie generation. The team evaluates contributing factors and develops data-informed recommendations for improvement. The goal is to propose practical approaches that enhance maintenance outcomes and aircraft availability while maintaining mission requirements and training needs.