A Computers have gained the factory floor and have been eliminating many specialized technicians.
B Simplified English norms are adopted as a standard for most maintenance manuals and aircraft documentation.
C Most maintenance documentation is accessed through computer databases and not usually available in print.
D Manufacturers are now the leading source of courseware that will train maintenance crew to handle new equipment.
E Globalization and the expansion of worldwide partnerships in the aviation industry have impacted the maintenance workforce.