FPS 2020
What is FPS 2020?
FPS 2020 is a revolutionary concept. FPS combines FOD, Lean, and Six Sigma concepts into a user-friendly, FOD reducing, production increasing program. FPS 2020 is the framework that is revolutionizing the aerospace industry's FOD Programs.
Why FPS 2020?
If you are in the aerospace industry you need to have a FOD Program. FOD Programs were always built with one factor in mind, reducing FOD. They never took production values into account. It simply was a way to reduce FOD and if it got into the way of production, that was the way it was. This mindset has a serious flaw, they don’t help production, they hurt it. This meant that most FOD Programs are a shell of themselves almost from the start. They were built with the best of intentions, but they failed because they were a drag on production.
FPS 2020 changes this mindset. Built by those who have worked with FOD Programs, it takes wasted efforts out and inserts production opportunities. We all need a FOD Program, so why not make a FOD Program that works with us instead of against us.
Who developed FPS 2020?
The main contributor of FPS 2020 is Derek Maynes. Derek has 22 years of aerospace experience. He spent 12 years on active duty as a Crew Chief on the F-15 and F-22. Upon an early retirement, Derek went Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
He then went to work for Boeing as a Manufacturing Engineer, Northrop Grumman as a Maintainability Engineer, and the Department of Defense as a Flight Test and Evaluation Maintenance Manager on the F-22 program. During this time, Derek also acquired a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Lean Green Belt.
This unique career allowed Derek to see the aerospace industry from many different angles. FPS 2020 was born by these experiences and continues to adapt to the ever-changing aerospace environment.
FMG Fellowship
Seeing that the industry needed an overhaul of its antiquated FOD Program, Derek formed the FOD Management Group (FMG). Realizing that his experiences are not enough, Derek reached out to those in the industry.
This group of individuals eventually formed the FMG Fellowship. FMG Fellowship is comprised of individuals from different parts of the aerospace industry, from manufacturing to flightline. Ever-growing, the Fellowship is open to those within the industry who want to make a difference from a FOD/Production standpoint.
How does an organization become FPS 2020 Certified?
There are two avenues that an organization can take to become FPS 2020 Certified.
First is an organization adopting FPS 2020 without help from FMG. The FPS 2020 standard is free to download and anyone can adopt the program. FMG certifies those who wish to be recognized as an FPS 2020 Certified organization through an on-site audit.
Second, is through consultation. FMG provides support to those who wish to become FPS 2020 Certified. Generally done in person, an FMG Representative will come to an organization and help them through the transition process. An organization that chooses this option is guaranteed to become FPS 2020 certified once all of the required concepts have been put into place.
FPS 2020 certification is valid for 3 years, upon which an organization can apply for a recertification audit.