As MROs and airline technical divisions expand, tracking tool usage and assigning responsibility when they require calibration or maintenance becomes increasingly challenging. Czech Airlines Technics has become the first independent MRO to adopt QOCO Systems’ MROTools tool management software to digitize its tool-related operations.
According to QOCO Systems, MROTools is designed to simplify the process of booking, returning and tracking tools needed for aircraft maintenance and repairs.
“MROTools enables users to track tool locations, determine if they are in use and verify their operational condition,” says Chris Henner, QOCO’s business development director. He adds that this is achieved through technologies such as QR codes, RFID trackers or GPS devices, with operators choosing which technology best suits their needs.
Henner explains that users can retrieve a complete history of any tool—including calibration events, usage records, users and work orders—simply by scanning the tool or searching its serial number in the system. Certificates, manuals and related documentation are also accessible through the same process.
“By digitizing the airline tool lending and introducing cloud service for [Swiss-AS] AMOS, our [maintenance and engineering] system, we are meeting the needs of our lessor and airline customers and providing them with an even greater level of safety and efficiency,” said CSAT CEO Petr Dobersky in a January statement. “Equally important, our mechanics will benefit from the reduction in paperwork that is common in aviation due to safety regulations.
Henner tells Aviation Week Network that both Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT) and QOCO are working closely to clean up the tooling database, ensuring all data going into the system is relevant and accurate before going live with the software. He says a test environment is provided to ensure total confidence in the information contained in MROTools before it is phased into production.
Henner says QOCO Systems wants users to have easy access to smart features, such as allowing users to transfer tools via smartphone or to pre-order tools for delivery directly to their work location. “Our goal with integration is to eliminate silos and deliver a seamless user experience,” he says. “Our solution should feel like a natural extension of the company’s IT core, without users feeling like they are constantly switching between different software. We are continuously enhancing our integration capabilities to achieve these objectives.”
QOCO Systems says the agreement with CSAT aligns with its strategy to advance maintenance digitization in its European and Middle Eastern markets. Following a recent significant investment for growth, the company also plans to expand its operations into the U.S. market.
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