Line & Base Maintenance

Guarantee the reliability, availability and optimal performance of aeronautical equipment and systems throughout their lifecycle.

Line maintenance and base maintenance are both critical aspects of the aircraft maintenance process. Line maintenance emphasizes prompt troubleshooting and minor repairs, whereas base maintenance involves more comprehensive inspections and repairs that demand greater time and resources.

Both are essential for maintaining aircraft airworthiness and ensuring passenger safety. A clear understanding of the differences between them allows for more effective management of maintenance programs and enhanced operational efficiency in the aviation industry.

Line maintenance

  • Objective: Perform quick, light maintenance tasks between flights to ensure immediate aircraft safety.
  • Location: Usually takes place on airport tarmacs, places where planes arrive and depart quickly.
  • Duration: Operations are carried out during short stopovers between flights, imposing strict time constraints.
  • Types of work: Visual inspections, refilling fluids (fuel, oil, etc.), tire changes, minor repairs, rapid troubleshooting of avionics systems.
  • Frequency: Very frequent, as it is necessary to check the condition of the aircraft at each rotation.
  • Operators: Certified maintenance technicians, trained to intervene quickly with specialized tools.

Base maintenance

  • Objective: Perform in-depth checks, major repairs and parts replacements to ensure long-term airworthiness.
  • Location: Carried out in hangars or dedicated maintenance facilities equipped for complex interventions.
  • Duration: Operations may last several days or weeks due to the in-depth nature of the inspections and repairs.
  • Types of work: Complete systems inspection (airframe, engines, avionics, landing gear), component replacement, major overhaul and structural modifications.
  • Frequency: Performed according to planned maintenance intervals, based on manufacturer and controller recommendations.
  • Operators: Mechanics, engineers and specialized technicians, often organized in teams to handle different parts of the aircraft simultaneously.

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Qualified experts ready to help

NOVAE has the capacity to assign experienced technicians of varying profiles to its customers in the production phase, whether through technical support or a period of secondment at their premises.

Obsolescence Engineer

As an obsolescence management expert, this engineer anticipates and manages the challenges associated with the obsolescence of components and technologies. By working with supply and design teams, he/she develops strategies to minimize the impact of obsolescence on systems in place.

Its capacity to anticipate market developments helps to maintain the viability of products over the long term.

Aeronautics APRS Technician

An APRS (Approval for Return to Service) Technician in the field of aeronautics is a qualified professional who is tasked with carrying out inspections, repairs and modifications on aircraft.

Their main role is to check that aircraft comply with safety and performance standards before they are returned to service. They must follow strict procedures and have extensive technical expertise to ensure flight safety.

Incident Analyst

As an Incident Analyst, this professional is tasked with the management and resolution of technical incidents. Through analysis of the technical facts, he/she identifies underlying causes and implements rapid and long-term solutions.

His/her essential role is to minimize downtime, thus ensuring the continuity of operations and contributing to the prevention of future incidents.

CAMM Engineer

As a CAMM (Computer-Aided Maintenance Management) expert, this engineer optimizes maintenance operations using computerized systems. By working closely with the maintenance teams, he/she implements effective programs, schedules work, and monitors maintenance activities.

His/her CAMM expertise helps to maximize the availability of equipment, reduce maintenance costs and prolong the service life of assets.

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The different types of maintenance

The alliance between preventive planning, responsiveness and the capacity to anticipate failures ensures the reliability and durability of your equipment.

  • Preventive maintenance: Maintenance engineering requires the careful planning of preventive actions. By identifying potential failures before they occur, this approach can prevent costly interruptions and optimize equipment service life.
  • Corrective maintenance: Responsiveness is an essential aspect of maintenance engineering. The effective management of unplanned failures minimizes downtime to ensure uninterrupted operational continuity.
  • Predictive maintenance: Advanced data and emerging technologies can be used to predict failures before they occur. This innovative approach optimizes maintenance cycles through timely intervention.

The NOVAE methodology

Our maintenance engineering strategy is firmly rooted in personalized strategic planning that enables us to meet the specific needs of all equipment items.

  • Evaluation of needs: Maintenance engineering starts with a detailed evaluation of the specific needs for each item of equipment. This phase can be used to draw up tailored plans adapted to operational requirements.
  • Strategic planning: The implementation of maintenance strategies adapted to the properties of each item of equipment guarantees optimal use of resources whilst maximizing operational availability.
  • Spare parts management: Effective spare parts management guarantees the rapid availability of parts required, thus minimizing downtime.

Our commitment

Requirements & quality

As a company specializing in industrial engineering, our first commitment to our customers is to offer innovative and tailored technical solutions that meet, without exception, their exacting standards.

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality throughout the design, industrialization and manufacturing processes of their products.

Our aim is to make sure that our customers are satisfied by providing reliable and durable solutions that are compliant with the international standards in force.

We are resolutely determined to work very closely with our customers, prioritizing communication, transparency and responsiveness to guarantee the success of their industrial engineering projects.

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ISO 9001 – EN9100 – PART 145-certified

As an ISO 9001– EN9100 – PART 145-certified engineering service company, our customers benefit from the guarantee of rigorous quality management, products and services in line with their expectations, as well as the continuous improvement of our processes to provide maximum customer satisfaction.

Our ISO 9001 – EN9100 – PART 145 certification reinforces the trust in our abilities and demonstrates our commitment to operational excellence.

Our vision

Pushing the boundaries of industrial engineering

Dear industrial partners,

Our teams of highly qualified experts are dedicated to providing tailored technical solutions adapted to your specific needs. Whether it concerns studies and design, optimization of complex industrialization processes, or production and maintenance solutions, we implement our know-how to attain operational excellence.

Industrial engineering is woven into the fabric of our company. We understand that every project is unique and requires a tailored approach. That is why we offer a wide range of services, from technical support to on-site workpackage subcontracting. We work very closely with your teams to create a perfect synergy and to guarantee the success of your most demanding projects.

Our expertise covers all aspects of industrial engineering. From the initial design to the critical industrialization phases, we implement documented and rigorous processes to ensure optimum quality.

At NOVAE, our number one priority is making sure that our customers are satisfied. Our commitment towards excellence and continuous improvement drives us to constantly excel to meet your extremely high standards. We are working hard to adhere to your lead times and your requirements, ensuring at the same time that we meet your stipulated quality standards.

Over the years, we have had the privilege of working with leading companies in high-technology industries. The trust you have placed in us continues to drive us forwards in our quest for innovation and performance.

We are proud to respond to each challenge with passion, creativity and determination. Be assured that we will stay by your side, supporting you at every step of the way, to build a bolder and better future.

Make the journey with us.

Yours sincerely,

Sébastien Taveau
CEO of NOVAE

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Aerospace engineering

With its deep-rooted industrial expertise, NOVAE deploys experts to provide support with the design, production, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of aircraft, in an environment governed by increasingly exacting requirements, ever-shorter production cycles, and the need to strictly adhere to the budget.

Present in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the Group has the capacity to work on all aeronautical and space programs, with primary focus on meeting the expectations of its customers.

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Military engineering

NOVAE deploys men and women on a daily basis to the most strategic aircraft and machines to guarantee operational excellence, whatever the conditions.

A member of GICAT, the Group employs experts, former redeployed soldiers, who are trained to work on all defense systems on French soil, and on external operations.

Aware that this operational performance is forged through the learning of methods and the practice of essential actions that enable these systems to function, we have invested in the training of these people who guarantee our safety every day.

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Automotive engineering

NOVAE is positioned as a global consulting, engineering and training player in the automotive and ground mobility industries.

Working at the plants and in the sales, after-sales and training departments of major clients, NOVAE provides excellent solutions to ensure reliable vehicle production, and to enhance relations between dealers and their network.

Our aim is to contribute to the operational performance of our customers to enable them to adapt seamlessly to the major technological changes in their sector.

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