The Future of Aviation MRO: Autonomy, Servitization, and Next-Generation Maintenance Systems
C2608
- Content
Coming in 2026! Please join the waiting list for this course by emailing shari.pobjecky@sae.org.
This course explores the future evolution of MRO beyond MRO 4.0, examining emerging technologies, new business models, and standards challenges that will shape autonomous, servitized, and space-enabled maintenance systems in the next decade.
This course serves as the capstone of the MRO portfolio, integrating technology, operations, business models, and standards to explore where MRO is heading and how organizations can prepare.
The course is one in a portfolio of four courses. You may wish to enroll in the companion offerings to support a complete understanding:
C2605 Foundations of Aviation MRO: Systems, Operations, and Transformation Drivers
C2606 AI and Predictive Maintenance in Aviation MRO: From Data to Decision
C2607 Trusted Digital Infrastructure for Aviation MRO: Data, Integration, and Decision Systems
- Content
- 1. Explain the technological, operational, and commercial drivers shaping the future of MRO.
2. Assess the role and limits of autonomy in future MRO systems.
3. Describe how servitization and outcome-based support models change maintenance incentives and decisions.
4. Understand how digital platforms and digital thread concepts enable next-generation MRO ecosystems.
5. Recognize the continuing importance of human factors and human-centered system design in future maintenance operations.
6. Assess future MRO decisions against broader value dimensions including safety, cost, availability, sustainability, and resilience.
- Content
Aerospace engineers, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul professionals in aerospace and defense who are involved in maintenance, reliability, digital transformation, cybersecurity, or lifecycle support.
- Duration
- 04:00
- CEU
- 0.4