I'm afraid that the role I fill in the maintenance business means that I
do know what I'm talking about
Robert FL. If you want to do any kind of business it is a good idea to check out the market first and see if there is a niche for your product and you've made a start by asking on this forum. Now check out the other free market information on Google - try
aircraft maintenance software. You'll soon see that Cheap simply isn't enough. You need to offer functionality to compete, even at the lowest level.
There's no profit at the bottom of the pool.
Though it is true that larger airlines and MROs use expensive
maintenance systems produced by the large database companies such as Oracle and SAP, simpler and affordable systems are already available for smaller airlines and general aviation outfits like
corporate kid's CRJ operation - and they all do much more than tracking Life Limited Parts and scheduled inspections. I'm simply pointing out that there is already a complete range of software available right across the aircraft maintenance business from the largest to the smallest outfit. It is a very competitive and tight market that will be hard to penetrate unless you have some really spectacular advantage.
Another bit of business advice - if you want to fit into a little niche of your own, you might like to try and develop a smooth line in sales patter. You wouldn't want to accidentally insult a potential software customer when they give you a bit of free feedback, now would you?
