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FRCSW Industry Day April 2022 - PAO v3 NO VIDEOS.pdf

Posted: May 18, 2022 • Type: .pdf • Size: 3.83MB

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Industry Day Presentation: FRC Southwest Industry Day

Key Information:
- The Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRC SW) has a rich history dating back to 1919, with significant milestones in naval aviation maintenance. FRC SW is a major aerospace employer with over 4,300 employees, including trade artisans, engineers, logisticians, and support personnel. The center holds various certifications such as AS9100 & AS9110 quality management certification and ISO 14001 registration.

- FRC SW engages in public-private partnerships for touch labor, engineering services, facilities, and skilled artisans, showcasing increased reliability and technology insertion. The manufacturing capabilities at FRC SW include CNC machining, water jet/laser cutting, additive manufacturing (3D printing), tube bending, hydraulic/pneumatic test benches, welding, NDI methods, plating, surface treatment, painting, and more.

- FRC SW is designated as a Center of Industrial Technical Excellence (CITE) by the Secretary of the Navy and encourages public-private partnership arrangements to maximize depot capacity utilization and reduce ownership costs. This presentation provides detailed insights into the capabilities and operations of FRC SW as a key player in naval aviation maintenance and aerospace manufacturing.

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