What is a work package

What is a work package?

A work package is a collection of maintenance tasks that are planned and performed together.

Instead of handling tasks individually, you group them into one package.

This allows you to:

• Plan maintenance more efficiently

• Reduce aircraft downtime

• Manage work in a structured way

Why use work packages

Work packages help you:

• Combine multiple tasks into one maintenance event

• Avoid unnecessary aircraft downtime

• Improve planning and coordination

• Prepare parts and resources in advance

Without work packages, maintenance can become fragmented and inefficient.

How work packages work in MaintSpace

In MaintSpace, work packages are used to organize planned maintenance.

You can:

• Add tasks from maintenance schedules

• Group related work together

• Prepare work before execution

• Convert work packages into work orders

This creates a clear transition from planning to execution.

Work package vs work order

It is important to understand the difference:

• Work package – Planning and grouping of work

• Work order – Execution of a specific task

A work package can contain multiple tasks that later become one or more work orders.

When to use a work package

Use a work package when:

• Multiple tasks are due at the same time

• You want to perform several tasks during one maintenance event

• You are planning work ahead of time

How it fits your workflow

Work packages sit between planning and execution:

Maintenance schedules → Work package → Work orders → Production

This helps you move from planning to execution in a structured way.