Hands-on. Process specific.
Established in 1990 by Dr. Mark Kiemele and Dr. Steve Schmidt, Air Academy Associates is a recognized leader in delivering client results through various improvement methodologies, including variation reduction, defect reduction, problem solving, robust process/product designs and business growth.
With more than 20 years of experience in deploying and implementing process and product improvement methodologies – including training some of the original Black Belts at the Six Sigma Research Institute – we continue to be a key contributor in the creation and evolution of the most successful improvement methodologies available, including:
- Lean
- Six Sigma
- Lean Six Sigma
- Design For Six Sigma (DFSS)
- Innovation Methods
- Problem Solving Support
- Advanced Statistical Methods
- Executive Learning Experiences
Through a unique combination of training, tools, methodology, problem solving, coaching, mentoring and strategic support, we make the complex simple, delivering the right knowledge to the right people at the right time. We don't just teach theory, we teach you how to implement it.
Our pioneering "Keep It Simple Statistically" (KISS) approach converts data into information and subsequent knowledge, leading to a true value stream for knowledge creation and process/product optimization. This process also enables our diverse set of clients to achieve rapid results and quickly reach self-sustainability through their continuous improvement of DFSS programs.
We also developed and introduced such innovative training aids as the StatapultTM Catapult, which is used by hundreds of companies and educational institutions worldwide, along with easy-to-use Excel-based software that provides enhanced capabilities well beyond the base program while still allowing easy data transfer between Excel and other Microsoft products. Today, our class materials, textbooks, statistical software and other training aids are recognized as some of the best materials available anywhere.
Since opening our doors over 20 years ago, we have helped hundreds of companies meet their product/process improvement and financial goals. And we will continue to evolve our training and consulting services to offer the most efficient and effective methodologies in our never-ending quest to "Simplify, Perfect and Produce."