La gestión de proyectos de adquisiciones en la Aeronáutica Azul y la efectividad de los procesos actuales.

Abstract

The ecuadorian government annually allocates financial resources to its dependent institutions, including the Aeronáutica Azul, to meet their operational needs. If additional resources are required to repair equipment—in the case of this study, aircraft—investment funds are provided to restore their operational capacity and, in this way, contribute to fulfilling the mission assigned to this military institution. The allocated resources are managed through annual or multi-year projects, led by a project manager and a technical team assembled for their execution. Due to the unique characteristics of military life, certain factors influence effective management and the achievement of the stated objectives. This case study focuses on analyzing the procurement process for materials used to repair aircraft of the Blue Air Force, examining the internal and external factors that, according to a group of individuals who have served as project managers, influence the achievement of the planned objectives and, consequently, the fulfillment of the institutional mission. The study yields certain conclusions and recommendations that will serve as reference material and lessons learned to be applied in future similar projects.