Custom software for aviation operators, MRO organisations, and aerospace manufacturers whose maintenance programmes, compliance obligations, and operational complexity require more than generic CMMS platforms or paper-based technical records.
Built to the regulatory framework your operation is certificated under -- EASA Part-145, FAA Part 145, CAMO, or other applicable authority -- with the airworthiness management logic, traceability requirements, and documentation standards your continuing airworthiness obligation demands.
Aircraft technical records with full maintenance history, component tracking, and airworthiness directive compliance
Maintenance programme management with task scheduling, work package planning, and engineer assignment
Parts management covering serviceable stock, component traceability, and shelf-life control
Flight operations software for crew scheduling, route planning, and operational control
RaftLabs builds custom aerospace software for aviation operators, MRO organisations, and aerospace manufacturers. We deliver MRO management systems built to EASA Part-145 or FAA Part 145 requirements, airworthiness compliance tracking with AD applicability logic built to your specific fleet, flight operations software for charter and specialist operators, aircraft parts management with regulatory traceability, and engineer records management. Most aerospace software projects deliver in 14 to 20 weeks at a fixed cost with full source code ownership, typically $65,000 to $260,000.
Aviation maintenance software operates in a regulatory environment where traceability, documentation, and compliance are not optional features but the conditions under which an aircraft is legally permitted to fly. A maintenance task completed without a traceable work record, a component installed without a verified serviceability certificate, or an airworthiness directive compliance check missed -- any of these creates a finding that can ground an aircraft pending investigation.
We build aerospace software with the compliance architecture that aviation regulation requires: complete maintenance history against each aircraft serial number, component traceability from installation to removal, airworthiness directive applicability checking, and the documentation output that satisfies a CAMO audit. The regulatory framework -- EASA, FAA, CASA, or other applicable authority -- is identified during discovery and the compliance logic built to that framework from the start.
When AD compliance dates, component life limits, and scheduled task intervals are tracked in separate files maintained by different people, a single missed update creates a compliance gap nobody sees until an audit or a near-miss. The risk is not just regulatory -- it is operational: an aircraft can depart on a task that is technically overdue because the spreadsheet wasn't refreshed. A single compliance record per aircraft, updated automatically from work order completions, removes that risk.
When historical technical records are in binders, and task cards reference AMM revisions that may or may not reflect the current approved data, engineers start every job with a records search rather than a spanner. That hour per aircraft per input is overhead that compounds across the fleet. A digital technical record with the current task schedule, component history, and AD compliance status surfaced at aircraft selection removes the search step entirely.
When a stores technician checks serviceability by reading a paper certificate and comparing it to a manually maintained shelf-life list, the process fails when someone is busy, distracted, or working a night shift. A part with an expired release document or an exceeded shelf life reaching an aircraft creates a potential airworthiness finding. A parts management system that validates serviceability automatically at issue -- checking the release document, the shelf-life date, and the life limits against the work order -- makes the check consistent and auditable.
When preparing for an internal or regulatory QA audit means gathering maintenance records, engineer authorisation files, AD compliance evidence, and training records from paper files, email chains, and legacy systems, the preparation effort is substantial and the result is never quite complete. A system that produces the required audit evidence as a structured output of normal operations -- not a manual compilation exercise -- reduces audit preparation from weeks to hours.
Aircraft technical log capturing every maintenance action, inspection, and defect with the task reference, the engineer who completed it, the date, and the release to service certification. Component history showing every installation and removal for each life-limited and serialised part on the aircraft, with the component hours and cycles at each event. Airworthiness directive compliance record showing the applicability determination, the compliance method, the completion date, and the next compliance due for every AD applicable to the aircraft type. Maintenance programme task tracking showing which programme tasks are complete, which are approaching due, and which are overdue for each aircraft in the fleet. The technical record that satisfies a continuing airworthiness audit and gives your maintenance team an accurate picture of what work is due without searching paper records.
Work package planning assembling the scheduled maintenance tasks, unscheduled defect rectifications, and any additional work items into a planned work package for each maintenance input. Work order generation with task cards referencing the applicable approved data -- the Aircraft Maintenance Manual task, the Airworthiness Directive, or the Engineering Order -- linked to each work step. Engineer assignment with the required licence category and type rating endorsement checked against the engineer record before assignment. Parts and tooling reservation against the work order with the requirement visible to stores and tool control before the aircraft arrives. Completion recording with the maintenance release certification linked to each task and the work package close-out confirming all tasks are signed off before the aircraft is returned to service. The work order workflow that manages a maintenance input without the coordinator tracking status by phone call.
Serviceable parts inventory with part number, serial number, batch number, traceability documentation, and shelf-life expiry managed for every item in stores. Component serviceability checking validating that a part has a valid release document, has not exceeded its life limit, and is within its shelf-life before it is issued to a work order. Incoming goods inspection and quarantine for parts without adequate traceability documentation. Rotable component tracking showing current installation location, accumulated hours and cycles, and next scheduled shop visit for life-limited and on-condition components. Parts loan and exchange management for AOG situations where a component is borrowed from another operator or a distributor pending the serviceable unit being returned. The parts management system that prevents an unserviceable or inadequately documented part reaching an aircraft.
Airworthiness directive applicability determination matching AD references against the aircraft type, engine type, and component part numbers in your fleet to identify which ADs apply to each aircraft. Compliance method recording showing the terminating action, recurring inspection, or alternative means of compliance selected for each applicable AD. Compliance due date calculation for recurring ADs based on the compliance method, the aircraft hours/cycles at last compliance, and the current aircraft utilisation rate. Alert generation when an aircraft approaches an AD compliance due date with the lead time configured to give the maintenance planning team sufficient notice to schedule the work. Continued airworthiness documentation for engineering orders, service bulletins, and optional modifications with the incorporation status tracked per aircraft.
Flight scheduling and dispatch covering route planning, slot coordination, ground handling requests, and fuel uplift. Crew scheduling with licence currency checks, rest period compliance, and crew qualification against route and aircraft type. Operational flight plan generation with performance calculations, fuel planning, and alternate aerodrome selection. Flight following showing the current position and status of each aircraft in the fleet with ETAs updated from actual departure times. Load and balance calculation for each departure. Operational control communications between the operations centre and flight crew. The flight operations platform that manages the operational day without the dispatcher's workflow depending on phone calls and manual updates.
Engineer licence and rating records showing the current scope of certifying authority for each engineer, the licence expiry date, and the aircraft types they are authorised to certify. Training record management covering type rating courses, continuation training, human factors, and dangerous goods with the completion date, training provider, and expiry date for each qualification. Recency monitoring with alerts when engineer authorisations approach expiry so renewals are planned before the engineer loses certification. Competency assessment recording for elements of the maintenance organisation's training scheme. The personnel records management that gives the nominated post-holder a current view of who is authorised to certify what without maintaining a separate spreadsheet.
We map your regulatory framework -- EASA, FAA, CASA, or other authority -- and the specific certification scope of your approved organisation. Fleet types, maintenance programme structure, AD applicability logic, and documentation requirements are all captured before any development begins.
We design the data model around the aircraft as the primary entity: technical record structure, component history schema, AD compliance logic, and work order workflow. Integration points with ERP, parts supplier systems, and regulatory databases are confirmed at this stage.
Two-week sprints with working software at each checkpoint. Core technical records and work order management ship first. Compliance tracking, parts management, and flight operations follow in subsequent sprints, allowing your team to validate the data model against real aircraft records early.
Parallel running with your existing records for the first maintenance cycle, with migration of historical aircraft records completed before full cutover. Post-launch support covers new aircraft type additions, regulatory updates, and operational workflow changes as your approved organisation scope evolves.
Frequently asked questions
The compliance logic is built to the regulatory framework applicable to your operation -- EASA Part-145 and Part-M/CAMO for European-certificated organisations, FAA Part 145 for US-certificated repair stations, CASA for Australian operators, or other civil aviation authority requirements. Airworthiness directive sources, maintenance programme formats, and documentation standards differ by authority, and these are identified during discovery so the system is built to the requirements of your specific certification. If you operate under multiple authorities, the system can maintain separate compliance records per authority.
Yes. Aerospace operations often have existing systems for parts procurement, finance, or fleet management that need to exchange data with the maintenance system. Common integrations cover parts availability from an ERP inventory module, financial coding for maintenance cost allocation, and flight data for updating aircraft utilisation hours. The integration scope is assessed during discovery based on the APIs or data exchange formats your existing systems support.
The system produces the documentation formats required for a continuing airworthiness or Part-145 audit as structured outputs of normal operational activity rather than as a manual compilation exercise. Technical records, work order archives, component traceability documents, AD compliance records, and engineer authorisation records are all accessible in the formats an auditor would review. The specific documentation requirements for your authorised organisation are identified during discovery so the system is configured to produce what your Quality Manager needs.
An MRO management system covering technical records, work order management, and parts traceability typically runs $65,000 to $130,000. A more complete platform with airworthiness compliance management, flight operations, and engineer records typically runs $130,000 to $260,000. Fixed cost agreed before development starts.
Yes. Data migration of historical aircraft records -- paper logs, Excel exports, legacy software data -- is a standard part of aerospace software projects. We structure the migration around aircraft serial numbers, component histories, and AD compliance records so the new system starts with an accurate historical baseline. The migration scope and approach are confirmed during discovery.
Maintenance planning, work orders, parts traceability, and release to service
AD tracking, maintenance programme management, and CAMO documentation
Crew scheduling, flight planning, dispatch, and operational control
Serviceable inventory, component traceability, and shelf-life control
What clients say
Three-year average engagement. Founders and operators describing the work in their own words. No marketing varnish.
All of the sprints were completed on schedule and on budget. We highly recommend RaftLabs!
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Tell us your operation type, your regulatory authority, and where your current maintenance tracking creates compliance risk or operational overhead. We'll scope the right system and give you a fixed cost.
