Story ID: HS News Eastman Aviation Lubricant AINJan15 - 24
Eastman Aviation Solutions Lubricant Academy Now Open
By: David A. Lombardo
Caption: Program designed to keep technicians current on lubrication issues
Word Count: 188
The unique maintenance requirements that accompany high-efficiency engines also pose a particular challenge to independent MROs, which are often not trained to service new engines the way OEMs designed them. Eastman Aviation Solutions’ Lubricant Academy in Kingsport, Tenn., is offering training to help engineers and maintenance personnel keep up with technological change and address global skills shortages.

The Eastman Aviation Solutions Lubricants Academy uses eight training modules, covering key aspects of turbine oil, including oil history, composition, storage and handling, servicing, conversion and monitoring.

“The surge of new technologies in the aviation industry created a need for specific lubricant-related education and was the catalyst for the further development of the online lubricants academy by Eastman Aviation Solutions,” said Dr. Andrew Markson, the company's director. “Engine lubrication isn’t typically an area of maintenance focus when learning to become an engineer, but it’s an important part of operating a healthy, well functioning aircraft. The academy fills this gap in education, as it is aimed at supporting staff in all lubricant-related operations to help them get the most out of their engine fleets.”