The Lean Airline/MSG-4: The Future of Aircraft Maintenance

The Lean Airline® Academy

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MSG-4: The Future of Aircraft Maintenance


Understand the evolution from MSG-3 to MSG-4 and prepare for the next generation of data-driven aircraft maintenance.

2 hours • Self-paced online • 6 months access

€99

✓ Based on the latest Maintenance Steering Group developments
✓ Certificate of Completion included
✓ Instant access after enrollment


The MSG-4: The Future of Aircraft Maintenance course equips aviation professionals with a clear understanding of the evolving methodologies shaping the future of aircraft maintenance programs.

Participants explore the transition from MSG-3 to MSG-4, including the growing role of Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), Aircraft Health Monitoring (AHM), and advanced data-driven maintenance strategies.

The course explores the evolution of Maintenance Steering Group methodologies and the transition toward data-driven maintenance strategies, and is aligned with the principles and practices defined in the Aircraft Maintenance Programs Body of Knowledge (AMP-BOK).

What You’ll Learn

✓ Understand the evolution of the Maintenance Steering Group methodology

✓ Explore the transition from MSG-3 to MSG-4

✓ Understand the role of Aircraft Health Monitoring (AHM) in modern maintenance strategies

✓ Apply Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) concepts within aircraft maintenance programs

✓ Understand the operational authorization of Integrated Aircraft Health Management Systems

✓ Explore emerging maintenance considerations related to new propulsion technologies, advanced materials, and autonomous or remotely piloted operations

Trusted by continuing airworthiness and maintenance professionals

What Aviation Professionals Are Saying


“Great training with a clear and concise summary of MSG-4 progress, including a compact comparison to MSG-3.”

Christian Dieckert

Senior Director Digital TechOps Engineering, Lufthansa Technik

"Clear and practical. The MSG-4 breakdown and integration of CBM/AHM really added value."

Salih Hassan

CAMO Engineer, Etihad

“A great experience exploring MSG-4 and the next gen of maintenance strategies—essential for professionals working with aircraft maintenance.”

Ahmed Tarek

Aircraft Maintenance Planning Manager, Petroleum Air Services

Who This Course Is For



Continuing Airworthiness Managers and CAMO professionals

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and reliability specialists

Maintenance Program Engineers and MRB participants

Safety, Quality, and Compliance Professionals involved in maintenance governance

Aviation Professionals interested in the future evolution of aircraft maintenance methodologies

Prerequisite

Recommended: Basic knowledge of the MRB (Maintenance Review Board) process and MSG-3 (Maintenance Steering Group) methodology.

Certification

Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Lean Airline® Academy.

The certificate can be added to LinkedIn, CVs, or professional profiles.

Knowledge Framework


This course is aligned with Chapter 17 — Developments in Aircraft Maintenance (Sections 17.1–17.3) of the Aircraft Maintenance Programs Body of Knowledge (AMP-BOK), the framework that defines the foundations, methodologies, and best practices governing Aircraft Maintenance Programs and continuing airworthiness management.

Get the Course Brochure

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MSG-4: The Future of Aircraft Maintenance

2 hours • Self-paced online • 6 months access

€99

✓ Based on the latest Maintenance Steering Group developments
✓ Certificate of Completion from The Lean Airline® Academy
✓ Instant access after enrollment