“operating cost of $1400 hr is direct operating cost , fuel etc (450 l/hr x $2.00+ per L) not total operating cost , that cost doesn't include wages, maintenance etc”
So once those costs are added I would predict a similar operating cost per hour as other medium helicopters. I’d love to support a fleet of 9 or less helicopters…oh wait I have! 🤣
The 8 UH-60L aircraft of the Air Ambulance Detachment I was a contract maintainer/crewman on had to have at least 75% availability, below that someone had some explaining to do. Approximately 50 contractors directly supported that fleet initially then some of the major scheduled maintenance was done by another group.
it’s nice to be able to know in depth the condition of every aircraft, it’s little nuances etc. probably the most fun working I’ve had in 22 years in maintenance.
How is the maintenance structured in the Australian army? I’m always curious how others approach things.
FltMech