From grounded aircraft to delayed flights, when the schedule falls apart in aviation, the consequences can be expensive … and dangerous.
Behind the scenes, aircraft engineers, ground handlers and maintenance teams work around the clock to keep operations running smoothly.
But managing their schedules? That’s often a mess of whiteboards, spreadsheets, WhatsApp groups, and guesswork.
It doesn’t have to be.
At MyShiftManager, we’ve worked with aviation clients, from regional airlines to specialist maintenance contractors, who were dealing with the same issues:
- Rotating teams with variable availability
- Skills and certifications that must match shift needs
- Limited visibility across locations or departments
- A growing burden on operations managers and admin staff
Here’s what we’ve learned, and how we’re helping to fix it.
The Real-World Scheduling Challenges in Aviation
1. Too Many Moving Parts
Aviation doesn’t work on a simple 9-to-5. Shifts overlap. Engineers are on-call. Crew swap out mid-day. It’s complex, and rigid systems simply can’t keep up.
“We were spending hours just trying to confirm who was available for a Saturday hangar job.”
2. Skills, Certs & Compliance Matter
You can’t just put anyone on any task. Certain aircraft require specific engineer ratings. Miss a detail, and you’re grounded.
3. Disconnected Tools & Teams
Some schedules are on paper, some in a spreadsheet, and some in someone’s head. Staff aren’t always on-site, but they need to know what they’re working on and when.
4. Burnout & Fatigue Risks
Fatigue regulations matter, but they’re hard to track manually. Without good systems in place, hours can creep up unnoticed.
The Fix: Smart, Flexible Shift Management
That’s where MyShiftManager steps in. We built our system with shift-working teams in mind, and aviation operations quickly saw the value.
Here’s how aviation teams are using MyShiftManager today:
- Role-based scheduling to match the right people to each task
- Real-time availability tracking for full visibility
- Mobile access for engineers and support staff on the move
- Self-service tools for contractors and third-party engineers
- Alerts and limits to help manage working hours and compliance
“With MyShiftManager, we finally have visibility of who’s on duty, who’s on call, and who’s available at short notice. It’s changed the game.”
— Team Lead, Aircraft Maintenance Contractor
Built for Aviation Teams Like Yours
Whether you’re coordinating 10 people or 100, MyShiftManager can help you reduce admin time, avoid shift conflicts and keep your operation running at full speed.
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If your team is juggling complicated shift planning, now’s the time to switch to something smarter.
