One source of truth — the Operations Calendar
Every scheduled job is on one calendar with crew, duration, location, and aircraft. Google Calendar mirrors it for personal use. No second source of truth.
Crew scheduling and labor hours
Schedule by labor hours ÷ crew size, not by gut feel. Two-tech and four-tech jobs land correctly when the math is automatic.
Customer portal reduces inbound noise
Owners check status, pay invoices, and download documents themselves. Inbound emails drop dramatically once the portal is live.
Fleet contracts & recurring programs
Monthly and quarterly appearance programs auto-generate scheduled jobs and bill on cadence. Predictable revenue stabilizes the business.
Reporting that informs decisions
Revenue by airframe class, by FBO, by service, by crew — exposes where the business actually makes money.
Key takeaways
- ›One calendar is the source of truth.
- ›Schedule by labor hours, not gut feel.
- ›The portal eliminates email tag.
- ›Recurring programs stabilize cash flow.