Comparison
Manual quoting is a tax. Every PDF is a copy-paste exercise that introduces pricing errors, slow turnaround, and zero analytics. An aviation quoting engine replaces all of it.
| Feature | SparrowHawk CRM | Manual PDF / Word |
|---|---|---|
| Time to quote | < 5 min | 30-60 min |
| Pricing accuracy | Catalog-enforced | Hand-typed |
| Approval | Public link + e-signature | Email back-and-forth |
| Retainer | Stripe on approval | Separate invoicing step |
| Quote → Job | Automatic | Re-keyed |
| Reporting | Win/loss, by airframe | None |
Summary
Manual quoting hides revenue leakage and slows down sales. SparrowHawk converts approved quotes into scheduled jobs and paid invoices automatically — no rekey, no missed retainers.
Most operators send aircraft detailing quotes in under 5 minutes using tail-number lookup and tiered catalogs.
Yes. Public quote links, e-signature, retainers, and automatic Job creation replace the PDF workflow end-to-end.
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