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elements are


missed during the job.”


Finally, aviation maintenance


software cuts human errors by reducing the number of


times an operator


adds data to a job’s record. “The most obvious example occurs when you have your inventory and maintenance systems integrated,” says HB Wise, a principal in


Conklin & de Decker. “You only enter the job data once. That’s the only time a mistake can be made. In contrast, fragmented systems that require you to add data at each step of the process open up lots of chances for input errors.


Manual systems that add the vagaries of human penmanship are even worse.” Taken as a whole, aviation maintenance software gives MRO management “the


Jon Snow


up too much money with excess inventory, where your cost centers are, and what jobs are your most profitable.” “Software should ensure that the business becomes disciplined and regimented, by controlling the business processes,” says Patrick Waker, TracWare’s sales director. “Users are only allowed to do what they are supposed to do, when they are supposed to do it.” This is just one way that aviation maintenance software can improve business processes. Other ways include creating standardized, centralized electronic forms for all transactions, linking the data generated to other processes, and using the database to drive accurate business analyses and forecasts. “Such software can help MROs organize their workflow logically and efficiently, reduce their paperwork and provide cradle-to-grave traceability of parts,” says Gerry Merar, president of Decision Software. “If there is ever a recall, finding out where the affected parts have been installed is quick and easy; the data is all in the system. You can also use this same system to generate alerts to customers, schedule service appointments to replace the parts and document that the work has been done in line with regulations.” “Aviation maintenance software can also be used to create, log and then output detailed job cards whenever a customer orders a specific task,” adds John Snow, Enigma’s vice president of Marketing and Business Development. “These job cards list every element that has to be dealt with, in a logical and methodical structure. Add the manuals, schematics and illustrated parts catalogs that our company helps to integrate into aviation maintenance software platforms, and the technician now has everything they need at their fingertips. No time is lost searching paper-based books and no critical


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