Flight Schedule Pro Unveils Next Gen Platform, A Major Step Forward in Efficient Flight School Operations

Flight Schedule Pro, the leading global flight school management software platform, announced the launch of its Next Gen suite of capabilities built to transform the way flight schools operate, offering intelligent scheduling, accelerated student graduation visibility, and billing autopilot capabilities.

The launch of Next Gen Flight Schedule Pro comes at a critical time for the aviation industry. With the global pilot shortage reaching unprecedented levels, the role of flight schools in producing qualified pilots quickly and efficiently has never been more crucial. By optimizing operations and accelerating training processes, Flight Schedule Pro’s Next Gen platform empowers flight schools to meet this growing demand, ensuring a steady pipeline of well-trained pilots to support the aviation sector’s recovery and growth.

Next Gen Flight Schedule Pro is a critical step in flight school management technology,” said Nick Wegner, CEO of Flight Schedule Pro. “Our customers serve not only their students but also global airlines who are combatting the pilot shortage. NextGen capabilities maximize aircraft utilization, streamline student progress tracking, and automate billing and operations to strengthen the relationship between flight schools, their students, and the airlines.

Key capabilities of Next Gen Flight Schedule Pro include:

  • Intelligent Scheduling – (Coming Soon!): An industry-first smart scheduling system with powerful automation to optimize aircraft and CFI utilization by factoring in dozens of variables that currently require manual effort, enabling schools to build an optimal schedule faster than ever before.
  • Accelerated Training: Provides complete visibility into student progress towards graduation at a glance, with custom hour tracking, and intelligent progress monitoring.
  • Billing Autopilot: A seamless invoicing and payment processing system that reduces manual data entry and accelerates the billing cycle by auto-generating an invoice and processing payment at flight check-in.

A major focus of Flight Schedule Pro is maximizing aircraft utilization, addressing one of the most significant operational challenges faced by flight schools. By optimizing scheduling and aircraft utilization, schools can significantly increase training capacity without the substantial expense of acquiring additional aircraft, leading to improved profitability and faster student progression.

Ed Bagden, Director of Operations at LIFT Academy, shared, “Flight Schedule Pro’s Next Gen platform has been transformative for Lift. We’ve invested heavily in leveraging the data FSP provides to optimize our operations. The insights we gain allow us to make data-driven decisions, drive efficiency, maximize aircraft utilization, and graduate industry-leading pilots to join Republic Airlines.

To ensure a smooth onboarding for new customers, Flight Schedule Pro has also launched a new white-glove, concierge implementation and support initiative. Led by Corey Knop, the newly appointed VP of Customer Experience, this program offers personalized guidance and support throughout the implementation process and beyond. “Our goal is to ensure that every flight school can fully leverage the power of our Next Gen platform to transform their operations,” said Knop. “Flight Schedule Pro is proud to have a North American team of over a dozen support and implementation staff from the aviation industry providing hands-on support and implementation every step of the way.

Flight Schedule Pro’s Next Gen features are unlocked for all Suite subscribers, with Billing Autopilot accessible to users of FSP’s Preferred Merchant Account.

Flight Schedule Pro by the numbers

  • 1,200 flight schools
  • 12,000+ aircraft
  • 3.5M annual flights
  • 21,000 flight instructors
  • 30+ countries

Source: Flight Schedule Pro
Photo Credit: Flight Schedule Pro

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Piper Aircraft, Extends Exclusive 5 Year Distribution Agreement with Boeing

Piper Aircraft, renowned for its legacy of excellence in general aviation, proudly announces its partnership renewal with Boeing, arguably one of the most robust OEM parts inventory and distribution structures in general aviation. This establishes Boeing Aircraft as the exclusive distributor of key aviation components and parts manufactured by Piper for the next five years.

Under the agreement, Boeing will manage the distribution of critical Piper parts, ensuring seamless availability and support to Piper’s extensive global network of customers and operations. Boeing currently maintains over $22 million in Piper parts inventory with a 98%+ fill rate on forecasted parts. Additional parts inventory spans across the Piper Global Service network, including a $1.5 million depot at Piper Germany to service the European market, with Boeing’s warehouse location at DFW proving to be advantageous for international shipments. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies, leveraging Boeing’s robust distribution capabilities with Piper’s cutting-edge technologies.

We are thrilled to grow this partnership with Boeing,” said Ron Gunnarson, VP of Sales, Marketing & Customer Support at Piper Aircraft. “This agreement underscores Piper Aircraft’s commitment to delivering exceptional quality and service in the aviation industry. In the coming year, look for improved response time and dedicated, Piper-specific CSR assistance.

Boeing (formerly Aviall) has served as Piper’s primary spares depot since 2010. The company’s dedication to worldwide distribution and customer satisfaction aligns seamlessly with Piper’s commitment to innovation and reliability in GA manufacturing.

The partnership between Piper Aircraft and Boeing exemplifies a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the aviation industry. Together, both companies are poised to set new standards in aerospace distribution and service.

About Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fl., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin® Emergency Autoland. The single-engine M-Class series – the M700 FURY, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance, value and a superior ownership experience. The Personal Class Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston-powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, and Seminole aircraft form the most complete technically advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Source: Piper Aircraft
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