Determinants of Future sUAS Adoption: An Empirical Analysis of Organizational and Behavioral Factors Within the Commercial Aviation Maintenance Enterprise

Jordan Baus
The adoption of small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS) represents a significant technological shift within the commercial aviation maintenance enterprise, offering the potential to improve inspection accuracy, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce maintenance-related risk. Despite these anticipated benefits, adoption intentions remain vague, influenced by a complex interplay of organizational structures, behavioral factors, and workforce perceptions. Limited empirical research has examined