FlightOPS/crew/scheduling software for smaller operators

[NISHTA]

Colleagues,

Need info on software applications for smaller operators Operations control and Management - flight operations, scheduling, crew rosters, quoting, e.t.c.

Doing research stumbled over Navitaire/Geneva Ops control, but it looks like this if for large operators??

Any advise would help a great deal!!!

[FL460]

Check your PM :)

[SFG]

Check your pm.

[silversaab]

Check your PM once again. ;)

[Boo2]

Software for JAA EU OPS small business with tailor made solutions if you wish for reasonable price. Mail [email protected].

[GVA Dispatch]

Boo 2

Which software are you talking about? We are currently investigating several suppliers, but having a customized package seems to be difficult, if not impossible....

Thanks!

GVA Dispatch

[DANHTB]

Another small/cheaper option would be Acrobatico used by large/small operators. See Acrobatico (http://www.acrobatico.com)

[NISHTA]

Gentlemen,

Thank you for your valuable input.:D
We do appreciate!

[namrata10]

I suggest you have a look at Saviom employee scheduler (http://www.saviom.com/employee_scheduler.aspx (http://www.saviom.com/employee_scheduler.aspx)).

[Daft Wader]

Acrobatico gets a thumbs up from here

Daft Wader

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[NISHTA]

Hi, do you guys have any comments on this software package?

Home (http://www.leonsoftware.com/)



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[crundale]

Agree with Daft Wader, acrobatico make a good system. Also like SysAIO | AvAIO and TravAIO aviation and travel software | Intelligent Intranet (http://www.sysaio.com). Leon is basic and works if you have absolutely no money, but not if you can afford a choice.

[davidhog123]

Another option is eResource scheduler (https://www.youtube.com/user/enbraun123). The employee scheduling software offers great features like drag & drop scheduling and timesheet reports.It's easily configurable and ideal example for collaborative software. Take a free trial of 14 days.

[flysecure85]

though the thread is rather old, still opinions are posted. Thus mine: what about Flight Operations System (FOS)? It is modular and provides easy access to related informations. After short learning, all relevant departments should be able to work with it. http://www.pprune.org/forums/images/smilies2/icon_rolleyes.gif

[flugholm]

And my 0,02€:
I like APM APM Technologies SA (http://apmtechnologies.com/) .

[desertopsguy]

Some advice before you go selecting one of these packages because there is a lot of crap out there...

Find out if the vendor actually has some clients who are using it and then get in contact with them. Find out what they are using it for and see if there are any similarities between their operation and yours.

If you are going to be the guinea pig for someone else's software then insist on a grace period in which you can opt out of it with no obligation if turns out to be crap.

If your ops is going to be 24/7 then make sure their support is also, put it in the contract and make sure they stick to it. The cowboys will scrimp on service.

You'd be surprised how many of these outfits cut and run as soon as you turn the screws.

If they take days to answer simple questions then beware of that also.

No one says that you have to go with some of the big brand names but don't be afraid to approach them either. Some of them understand that the little guy still contributes to their bottom line and may be willing to tailor their prices to match.

[Bergkamp10]

Well said D.O.G.

Many of the systems are extremely difficult to get a handle on, if you need to do anything other then standard crew runs, etc, etc. Plus some really need IT support!! I would be extremely careful and ask several other companies if you could actually see the systems in a 'live' situation.

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[itsbrokenagain]

we use this here in India :Aero Tec - Aviation Information Software Solutions. (http://www.aerotec.ca/)

[nancycahille]

Hey David

Can you tell me more about eresource scheduler. I mean features and installation requirements. I am a project manager and searching for a scheduling software which is a client server application.

[cockyjester]

hi guys can you PM me as well reference Geneva - I think your original info might help me as well

[consultav8or]

[QUOTE=NISHTA;5517476]Colleagues,

Need info on software applications for smaller operators Operations control and Management - flight operations, scheduling, crew rosters, quoting, e.t.c.

Doing research stumbled over Navitaire/Geneva Ops control, but it looks like this if for large operators??

Any advise would help a great deal!!![/QUOTE

Geneva more suited to 6 or more a/c fleet 12 to 14 block hours per day

[consultav8or]

Hi Nishta,

A few items you may not be aware of to consider in your pursuit.

In my experience some smaller providers charges include a one off implementation cost, monthly support costs, on site training and monthly charges based on number of aircraft or number of crew. Interfacing will be additional costs and obviously any changes to meet business process, example, FTL Scheme and any additional Company/Crew agreements.
Are you looking for a cloud based application? Cloud provider costs may not be part of initial costs and will also be monthly, will it be a local provider, checking reliability of providers can be important and the response times of the providers to resolve bugs, implement new rules/requirements or response to a system failure are other important factors to consider, should a system failure occur for more than two hours what is the roll back process or how are the changes managed when the system is out.
Transfer of current data into new system, how will this work? Additionally, the cutover from one process to another and what happens if it fails? Is there a test bed provided or a live version only?

Hope this is of use,
cheers