Donald Mitchell, an aircraft fuel systems flight chief at the 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squad at Altus AFB in Oklahoma, won 1st place and $225,000 for his automated tool control and accountability idea

The focus of this innovation Tool system is to provide 100% inventory 100% of time. By eliminating additional man-hours and costs, this platform will drastically increase aircraft production and maintenance response capabilities. The implementation of automated tool accountability systems will reduce overall operating costs, and making maintenance operations more effective, the command added.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/05/25/automated-maintenance-tool-tracker-wins-top-225k-prize-at-us-air-force-competition/

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