Case Studies

CDI-Aerospace is please to provide the following case studies for your review. Each case study includes an overview of the challenging situation and the resulting solution provided by CDI-Aerospace. This list of case studies represents just a small cross section of the solutions we are capable of providing for your business. Contact CDI-Aerospace to learn more about our complete list of core engineering and staffing services.

Managed Staffing Solutions I

» Staff Case Study 1.pdf (1MB)

This case study showcases CDI-Aerospace's ability to implement a Resource Program Management (RPM) solution for a large amount of temporary staff employees. This particular customer had over 500 employees that required a unique managed services program, that resulted in a streamlined recruitment solution that achieved a 95% fill-to-hire ratio with-in a three-month time span.

Managed Staffing Solutions II

» Staff Case Study 2.pdf (1.3MB)

This case study summarizes a staff augmentation process and the resulting savings and efficiency. This solution helped the customer more accurately manage their approximate 1000 contracting positions and contribute to a savings of over $22 million dollars.

Project Management I

» Program Management Case Study 1.pdf (1.2MB)

This Project Management Case Study contains a summary of the services that CDI-Aerospace was able to provide to a development program that was falling behind schedule. Two of the main services supported included master scheduling and resource management.

Project Management II

» Program Management Case Study 2.pdf (1.4MB)

This Project Management Case Study deals with the challenges CDI-Aerospace faced when taking on a supporting role with the JSF F136 technical Integrated Product Team (IPT). The support included coordinating engineering program plans, managing earned-value cost accounts, and verifying that the account management and reporting were compliant with government and customer standards.

Verification & Validation

» Verification & Validation Case Study.pdf (1MB)

This case study deals with CDI-Aerospace's involvement with a verification and validation project regarding an automatic flight control system. During the course of the project, CDI-Aerospace was able to transition from a time-and-materials contract to a fixed price contract, and allow the customer to better forecast their overall program costs.

Technical Support & Diagnostic Tool

» Technical Support Tool Case Study.pdf (997KB)

This case study details the creation of a portable computing solution for a maintenance & diagnostic tool that was created in support of the AS900 aircraft engine. The fact that CDI-Aerospace could propose a comprehensive solution as a single source provider greatly benefited the customer and contributed to the overall success of the project.

Honeywell's Engine Systems and Accessories (ESA)

» Honeywell Engine Systems Case Study.pdf (1.8MB)

The Honeywell Engine Systems and Accessories Case Study discusses CDI-Aerospace's role in the design and development of the first electronic thrust reverser actuation system that will be used on the new Airbus A380. CDI-Aerospace's design team is integrated through a T1 network connection and other online collaboration tools that enable them to complete work from the Phoenix office.