Cost Determination Modeling Based on Certain Parameters to Increase Operational Capacity of Transport and Military Helicopters (Case Study of a Flight Organization)

This study aims to determine the model for technical and flight costs, and to ready the helicopters for a safe flight, in order to improve the operational capacity of military helicopters. This readiness is done by implementing the flight planning and technical maintenance based on three main components: availability, serviceability, and stability. In this descriptive-analytical study based on theoretical foundations, past experiences and studying the performance of several flight sites of a transport helicopter; parameters of cost determination based on the F.M.P model and math were calculated. Thus, to calculate the cost based on parameters such as: technical work time and periodical checks, the helicopter is non-operational and grounded for a certain period of time. In findings, 3-year performance of several flight sites of transport helicopters from the military and civilian organizations of the country were examined with the view of determining the cost, calculating one hour of flight, and comparing the status of logical profitability in a diagram along with analysis and providing solutions. With proper planning, cost management and accurate and correct credit estimation, it is possible to set up an active flight organization and update it every year to maintain and improve the power of helicopter operation. In addition, suitable motivation of specialized, technical and administrative staff improves the condition of the organization. This motivation along with economic profitability provides the possibility of generalization of similar companies,ultimately.