Register to view this On-Demand Webinar (recorded 25th July 2024) and see how to securely manage all mobile devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets) used by mechanics on the line and in the hangar with the next-gen Smart Kiosk from M3 Solutions, as used worldwide by airlines, operators and MROs such as Air Canada, US Navy and FEAM. The Webinar will feature a case study from Canadian North highlighting how the airline uses the Kiosk to ensure that its engineering teams have up-to-date and always ready-to-use mobile devices. You will see how the Kiosk offers so much more than a secure charging station, with device tracking using barcode and RFID technology. You will also see how, crucially, the IT team can use the Kiosk’s advanced features to ensure that each device, when docked in the Kiosk, is automatically synchronized with the latest key documentation such as OEM Technical Publications; software and App updates including from M&E software vendors Trax and Smart4Aviation, as well as Boeing Toolbox. Even operating systems such as a new iOS or Android version are updated. Additionally, IT Teams can push any data or alerts to each device through the Kiosk, and full compliance is ensured through only releasing the device from the Kiosk once it has received all the critical content such as the latest Technical Publications.
With airlines and MROs around the world embarking on digital transformation projects, mobile devices used by mechanics on the line and in the hangar are becoming as important as physical tools to carry out the work. The Webinar begins by looking at the mounting challenges Canadian North was facing from manually managing their mobile devices as well as data, Apps, and document updates to each device. You will also learn about the challenges and inefficiencies the airline faced from using outdated paper-based systems as well as difficulties in managing the complex workflow within a remote operational environment. Next the Webinar will focus on why Canadian North chose a shared-device model for its mechanics and how this is crucial for mitigating common human errors, maintaining security, and keeping cost of ownership low. Lastly, you will see how automating content deployment for technical publications, maintenance documentation, applications and operating systems can eliminate bottlenecks and improve the bottom line.
The Webinar is divided into the following three key sections:
- Paperless Maintenance Best Practice: Inc. Canadian North Low Connectivity Case Study
The webinar will begin with a discussion about the challenges and benefits for airlines and MROs when transitioning to mobile line and hangar maintenance, including regulatory compliance, managing technical publications, change management processes, costs, efficiency savings, and more. You will hear a breakdown of how airlines and MROs are currently handling this shift, along with valuable insights on best practices and strategies. The discussion will particularly emphasize the importance, for compliance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency, of moving from paper-based operations to digital formats. Canadian North will outline the challenges and inefficiencies the airline faced from using outdated paper-based systems as well as difficulties in managing the complex workflow within a remote operational environment.
- Shared Device vs. Dedicated Device Model: Inc Canadian North Shared Device Case Study
The discussion will then shift focus to whether airlines and MROs should provide mechanics with dedicated mobile devices or adopt a shared device strategy. Experts will explore the challenges of using a dedicated device model compared to a shared device model, including managing and synchronizing technical publications, maintenance manuals, and other key apps and content, as well as ensuring that devices are always fully charged, ready for use, and secure from viruses due to external use. Using examples from Canadian North’s hands on experience, you will gain insights into why a shared device model is crucial for keeping costs low, maintaining security, and improving operational performance. Ultimately, the IT and logistics departments can take ownership of device management, addressing associated problems and updates, while mechanics are free to focus on their tasks.
- M3 Solutions Mobile Device Management Kiosk Overview: Automation and Self-Service
The M3 Solutions team will then provide a full overview of the M3 platform showing its key features and benefits. You will see how the Kiosk offers so much more than a secure charging station, with device tracking using barcode and RFID technology. You will also see how, crucially, airline and MRO IT teams can use the Kiosk’s advanced features to ensure that each device, when docked in the Kiosk, is automatically synchronized with the latest key documentation such as OEM Technical Publications; software and App updates including from M&E software vendors, as well as key info such as Boeing Toolbox. Even operating systems such as a new iOS or Android version are updated. Additionally, IT Teams can push any data or alerts to each device through the Kiosk, and full compliance is ensured through only releasing the device from the Kiosk once it has received all the critical content such as the latest Technical Publications and maintenance manuals.
About the Aircraft IT Webinar Series:
Every 2 weeks the Aircraft IT website hosts a different live Webinar, each Webinar hosted by a different IT Vendor. These sessions represent the perfect opportunity to learn about a software solution in a more informal manner and to quickly gain an in-depth knowledge of all the major systems on the market, all from the comfort of your own office or home with no sales pressure.
The IT vendor provides a live software demonstration/masterclass of their solution and explains how it can benefit airlines, MROs, Operators, OEMs, Leasing Companies. Once logged on, online delegates can ask questions via the interactive sections of the Webinar or simply sit back and watch and listen to the demonstration. There are two sessions during the day, each differently times to accommodate all time zones.
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