I have just finished reading "The Pursuit of Excellence – The story of Qantas Engineering and Maintenance 1971-2001" by Bruce Leonard.
During the 1980s and early 1990s there were several commendations and awards from all three engine manufacturers to Qantas for the reliability and record times in service of engines that had been through the Qantas workshops. Qantas was an industry leader, it is now just another airline and rapidly slipping below average. While the facilities and equipment can be replaced the experience of tradesmen cannot. A culture that has developed over many years is now lost.
It is sad to see a world leading industry being destroyed by shortsighted academics and beancounters.