Step 1 — Pull the aircraft by tail number
Start with N-number lookup. SparrowHawk attaches make, model, year, and airframe class automatically, so you don't have to retype FAA data.
Step 2 — Select services from a tiered catalog
Pick from a catalog tiered by airframe size: exterior wash, brightwork polish, ceramic coating, leather conditioning. Pricing populates automatically from the tier.
Step 3 — Layer add-ons and modifiers
Add materials (coatings, polishes), labor modifiers (overnight, ramp work), and discounts. The line-item engine handles tax snapshots so receipts match.
Step 4 — Send a public approval link
Every quote gets a public link the customer opens without an account. They review, sign, and approve in one screen.
Step 5 — Collect a retainer through Stripe
Configure a percentage or flat retainer. Stripe collects on approval; the Job is created automatically.
Step 6 — Schedule the Job
Drop the approved Job onto the Operations Calendar. Duration auto-calculates from labor hours ÷ crew size, and Google Calendar mirrors the event.
Key takeaways
- ›Tail-number lookup eliminates retyping.
- ›Catalog tiering enforces consistent pricing.
- ›Public approval links remove email tag.
- ›Retainers convert approval into commitment.