Ed HardickDirector of Marketing/

Product Support

Overview

Training Management System (TMS) - Talon’s ETAResource Maintenance Management System

(RMS) –Talon’s RMSIncreasing Importance of Management SystemsKey Features of a TMSKey Features of a RMSTrends in Training Management System

Requirements

What is a TMS?Software application to manage all elements of

a student’s training and training program requirementsCurriculum is central part of the systemSet rules for executing the training curriculum

Resource requirements Instructor/Student Currencies/Qualifications Allowable repeats Grading Standards

Scheduling versus training managementIntegrate all training program elements

Importance of a TMSPaper-based training management-

InefficientError proneRecord keeping is problematic and time consumingMinimal connection between scheduling and

trainingRegulatory agencies requiring improvements in

student training and documentationFlight schools require better tools and improved

efficiency to be competitive and compliant

Key TMS FeaturesCurriculum ManagementPersonnel ManagementTraining Resource ManagementSchedulingOperationsTraining RecordsManagement ToolsFinancial Tracking CapabilitiesReporting

Curriculum Manager

Personnel Manager

Resource Manager

Scheduling

Operations/Dispatch

Training Records

Management Tools

Financial

Reporting

Maintenance MangerWhat is a Resource Maintenance Management

System?Software application to manage all elements of

Aircraft Maintenance Requirements Scheduled maintenance events, work orders and

inventory management and control are central parts of the system

Must be integrated with the Dispatch function in the training management system Down aircraft not available for operations Prevent using aircraft that have maintenance events

that are due Automatically update aircraft maintenance times in

real-time

RMS Key FeaturesEvent Management and TrackingDiscrepancy Management and TrackingResource ManagementElectronic Work OrdersParts/Inventory ManagementManagement ToolsReporting

Maintenance Events

Discrepancies

Resource Manager

Work Orders

Inventory Manager

Management Tools

Reporting

Management TrendsIncreased Pilot Requirement still Projected Through

2016Increasing Requirements for Automation

Inexperienced Instructor PilotsIncreases demand for better tools to ensure training

program executed IAW syllabus and school requirementsIncreasing Flight School Competition

Schools must become more efficient and student training more effective

International CustomersWant electronic record keeping and web access

Regulatory Agencies Shifting to Electronic

SummaryIntegrated Electronic Training and Maintenance

Management Systems Offer Flight Training OperationsDetailed oversight of student trainingIncreased manager involvementImproved instructor performanceReduces risk of aircraft maintenance violationsReduces/eliminates paper in training and maintenance

operationsProvides tools to make operation more efficient which

lowers costsProvides students with improved training management

and more effective training which lowers costs to student