FlyXAvi - Internal Team Saas for aviation consultants
AlphaX Developers
Product Manager
Product Designer
Product Strategist
Django
Figma
React
Project link (deployed version): project-flyxvai.web.app/
official Website: http://www.flyxavi.com
1. Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide comprehensive project documentation for the Aviation Consultants SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) application. The application aims to streamline and enhance the efficiency of aviation consultants by providing a centralized platform for managing various tasks, including physical inspection, records review and scanning, annual audit, prepurchase inspection, borescope inspection, engine/thrust reverser inspection, and redelivery of aircraft and engines.
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Aviation Consultants SaaS application is to facilitate the day-to-day operations of aviation consultants by offering a user-friendly and feature-rich platform to manage their tasks efficiently. The application automates manual processes, improves collaboration, and enhances productivity, ultimately improving the overall effectiveness of aviation consulting services.
1.2 Scope
The scope of the Aviation Consultants SaaS application includes the following core functionalities:
User management and authentication
Physical inspection management
Records review and scanning
Annual audit management
Prepurchase inspection management
Borescope inspection management
Engine/thrust reverser inspection management
Redelivery management
The application will be designed to accommodate the specific needs of aviation consultants and ensure seamless coordination between various stakeholders involved in the inspection and auditing processes.
1.3 Objectives
The objectives of the Aviation Consultants SaaS application are as follows:
Provide a centralized platform for aviation consultants to manage their tasks effectively.
Streamline the physical inspection process by digitizing documentation and automating workflows.
Simplify records review and scanning by providing efficient tools for document management and retrieval.
Facilitate annual audit processes by organizing and tracking audit activities, findings, and resolutions.
Support the prepurchase inspection process by providing tools for documenting and assessing the condition of aircraft.
Streamline borescope inspection procedures by integrating image capture, analysis, and reporting functionalities.
Facilitate engine/thrust reverser inspection by providing a structured workflow for documenting and analyzing inspection results.
Enable efficient management of aircraft and engine redelivery processes, including documentation, verification, and compliance.
2. System Overview
2.1 System Description
The Aviation Consultants SaaS application is a web-based platform that allows aviation consultants to manage their consulting tasks related to physical inspections, records review, annual audits, prepurchase inspections, borescope inspections, engine/thrust reverser inspections, and redelivery of aircraft and engines. The system provides a user-friendly interface and various features to streamline the entire process, from initial documentation to final reporting.
2.2 Key Features
The key features of the Aviation Consultants SaaS application include:
User management: Administrators can create and manage user accounts with different roles and permissions.
Physical inspection management: Consultants can schedule and track physical inspections, record findings, and generate inspection reports.
Records review and scanning: Consultants can upload, organize, and review aviation records, perform document scanning, and maintain a digital repository.
Annual audit management: Consultants can plan, execute, and track annual audits, document audit findings, and generate audit reports.
Prepurchase inspection management: Consultants can conduct inspections on prospective aircraft for purchase, capture inspection data, and generate assessment reports.
Borescope inspection management: Consultants can perform borescope inspections on engines and airframes, analyze images/videos, and generate comprehensive reports.
Engine/thrust reverser inspection management: Consultants can manage the inspection process for engines and thrust reversers, record inspection results, and generate detailed reports.
Redelivery management: Consultants can oversee the redelivery process of aircraft and engines, verify compliance, and ensure the completion of all necessary documentation.
3. User Roles and Permissions
The Aviation Consultants SaaS application supports the following user roles:
Administrator: Has full access to all features, including user management, system configuration, and report generation.
Consultant: Can perform various tasks related to inspections, audits, record review, and redelivery, according to assigned permissions.
Manager: Has access to view and analyze reports, track project progress, and provide oversight.
The application ensures that users have appropriate permissions based on their roles to maintain data confidentiality and integrity.
4. Functional Requirements
The functional requirements of the Aviation Consultants SaaS application are described below, organized according to the specific functionalities:
4.1 User Management
User registration: Allow users to create new accounts by providing necessary information and credentials.
User authentication: Implement a secure authentication mechanism to verify user identities and ensure secure access to the system.
User roles and permissions: Assign appropriate roles and permissions to each user to control access to various features and data.
4.2 Physical Inspection
Inspection scheduling: Allow consultants to schedule inspections, specify the aircraft or component, and set the inspection date and time.
Inspection documentation: Provide a structured template for consultants to record inspection details, including observations, measurements, and photographs.
Findings and recommendations: Enable consultants to document inspection findings and provide recommendations for repairs or maintenance.
Report generation: Generate comprehensive inspection reports that include detailed findings, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
4.3 Records Review and Scanning
Document upload: Allow consultants to upload aviation records, including maintenance logs, service bulletins, and compliance documents.
Document organization: Provide tools to categorize and organize uploaded documents for easy retrieval and review. 3. Document scanning: Integrate document scanning functionality to convert physical documents into digital format.
Document search: Implement a search feature to enable consultants to quickly locate specific documents based on keywords or filters.
4.4 Annual Audit
Audit planning: Allow consultants to plan and schedule annual audits, including selecting the audit scope and defining audit criteria.
Audit checklist: Provide a customizable checklist for consultants to track audit activities and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Findings management: Enable consultants to record audit findings, assign action items for resolution, and track their progress.
Audit report generation: Generate comprehensive audit reports that summarize audit activities, findings, and resolutions.
4.5 Prepurchase Inspection
Aircraft selection: Allow consultants to select the aircraft for prepurchase inspection and capture relevant details such as make, model, and registration number.
Inspection checklist: Provide a comprehensive checklist to guide consultants through the inspection process, covering various aspects of the aircraft.
Condition assessment: Enable consultants to document the condition of different components, systems, and structures of the aircraft.
Assessment report: Generate detailed assessment reports that outline the condition of the aircraft, identify any issues, and provide recommendations for the buyer.
4.6 Borescope Inspection
Borescope scheduling: Allow consultants to schedule borescope inspections for engines and airframes.
Image/video capture: Provide functionality to capture borescope images or videos for analysis.
Analysis tools: Integrate tools for consultants to analyze borescope images/videos, including zooming, measuring, and annotating features.
Inspection report generation: Generate comprehensive inspection reports that summarize inspection findings, include analysis results, and provide recommendations.
4.7 Engine/Thrust Reverser Inspection
Inspection planning: Allow consultants to plan engine/thrust reverser inspections, specify the inspection scope, and set the inspection schedule.
Inspection data recording: Provide a structured template for consultants to record inspection data, such as measurements, visual observations, and performance indicators.
Defect tracking: Enable consultants to document any defects or abnormalities discovered during the inspection process.
Detailed inspection report: Generate detailed reports that summarize the inspection results, highlight any issues or concerns, and provide recommendations for maintenance or repairs.
4.8 Redelivery of Aircraft and Engines
Redelivery planning: Allow consultants to plan the redelivery process, including verification of required documentation and compliance with lease agreements.
Document verification: Enable consultants to review and verify the completion of all necessary documentation, including maintenance records, inspections, and repairs.
Compliance tracking: Provide a mechanism to track and ensure compliance with regulations, leasing agreements, and contractual obligations.
Redelivery report: Generate a comprehensive report that outlines the redelivery process, verifies compliance, and confirms the satisfactory condition of the aircraft or engines.
5. Non-Functional Requirements
5.1 Performance
The system should provide fast response times for user interactions, even with large amounts of data.
The application should be scalable to handle concurrent users and increasing data storage requirements.
5.2 Security
Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect user accounts and restrict access to sensitive information.
Ensure data encryption during transmission and storage to maintain confidentiality and integrity.
Implement backup and disaster recovery mechanisms to prevent data loss.
5.3 Scalability
The system should be designed to handle increased user loads and data volumes as the user base and usage grow.
Scalable infrastructure should be employed to handle resource requirements.
5.4 Usability
The user interface should be intuitive, user-friendly, and responsiveto ensure ease of use for aviation consultants.
Provide clear and concise instructions and guidance throughout the application to assist users in performing their tasks.
Incorporate user feedback to continuously improve the usability of the application.
5.5 Availability
The system should have high availability to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted access for consultants.
Implement redundancy and failover mechanisms to mitigate potential hardware or network failures.
Regular system maintenance and updates should be scheduled during low usage periods to minimize disruption.
6. System Architecture
6.1 Technology Stack
The Aviation Consultants SaaS application can be developed using the following technology stack:
Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js
Back-end: Node.js, Express.js
Database: MySQL or PostgreSQL
Cloud Services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure
6.2 High-Level Architecture
The application can be designed following a typical client-server architecture with the following components:
Client-side: The front-end user interface developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, providing a responsive and interactive experience to aviation consultants.
Server-side: The back-end server developed using Node.js and Express.js, handling client requests, implementing business logic, and interacting with the database.
Database: A relational database management system (e.g., MySQL or PostgreSQL) to store and manage application data securely.
7. Database Design
The database design for the Aviation Consultants SaaS application will include tables to store data related to users, inspections, audits, documents, aircraft, engines, and other relevant entities. The tables will be normalized and structured to efficiently store and retrieve data, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
8. API Documentation
8.1 Authentication and Authorization
The application will provide APIs for user authentication and authorization, including endpoints for user registration, login, and token-based authentication. Authorization will be implemented using role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions and restrict access to specific functionalities based on user roles.
8.2 Endpoints
The API will include endpoints for various functionalities, such as managing inspections, audits, documents, aircraft, engines, and redelivery processes. Each endpoint will have specific request and response formats, authentication requirements, and access permissions.
9. User Interface Design
The user interface design of the Aviation Consultants SaaS application will focus on usability, intuitive navigation, and a visually appealing layout. The design will include different screens and components for tasks such as dashboard, inspection management, record review, audit management, prepurchase inspection, borescope inspection, engine/thrust reverser inspection, and redelivery management.
9.1 Dashboard
The dashboard will provide an overview of important information, upcoming tasks, and notifications relevant to the consultant's responsibilities.
9.2 Inspection Management
The inspection management interface will allow consultants to schedule inspections, record findings, and generate inspection reports. It will include features for tracking inspection progress and managing associated documents.
9.3 Record Review and Scanning
The record review and scanning interface will provide tools for consultants to upload, organize, review, and search aviation records. It will include features for document scanning and advanced document management capabilities.
9.4 Audit Management
The audit management interface will facilitate the planning, execution, and tracking of annual audits. It will include features for managing audit checklists, documenting findings, and generating audit reports.
9.5 Prepurchase Inspection
The prepurchase inspection interface will allow consultants to perform inspections on prospective aircraft, document their condition, and generate assessment reports. It will provide a checklist-based approach to ensure thorough inspection coverage.
9.6 Borescope Inspection
The borescope inspection interface will include features for scheduling borescope inspections, capturing and analyzing borescope images/videos, and generating detailed inspection reports. It will provide intuitive tools for zooming, measuring, and annotating images/videos.
9.7 Engine/Thrust Reverser Inspection
The engine/thrust reverser inspection interface will enable consultants to manage the inspection process, record inspection data, and generate comprehensive reports. It will provide structured templates for data entry and include features for tracking defects and abnormalities.
9.8 Redelivery Management
The redelivery management interface will facilitate the verification and documentation process for aircraft and engine redelivery. It will include features for reviewing compliance, tracking necessary documentation, and generating redelivery reports.
10. Testing
10.1 Test Strategy
A comprehensive testing strategy will be adopted to ensure the quality and reliability of the Aviation Consultants SaaS application. This will include unit testing, integration testing, functional testing, performance testing, and user acceptance testing. Test cases will be designed to cover various scenarios and edge cases, ensuring that the application functions as intended.
10.2 Test Cases
Test cases will be developed to validate the functionalities of the application, including user management, physical inspection, records review, audit management, prepurchase inspection, borescope inspection, engine/thrust reverser inspection, and redelivery management. Test cases will cover positive and negative scenarios, edge cases, and performance benchmarks.
11. Deployment
11.1 Server Infrastructure
The application can be deployed on cloud infrastructure such as AWS or Azure, utilizing virtual servers, load balancers, and database services. The infrastructure should be scalable, reliable, and secure, providing high availability to meet the demands of aviation consultants.
11.2 Deployment Process
A well-defined deployment process will be established to ensure smooth and efficient deployment of the application. This will involve setting up the necessary infrastructure, configuring the servers, deploying the application code, and conducting testing in the production environment. Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines can be implemented to automate the deployment process and facilitate easy updates and bug fixes.
12. Maintenance and Support
12.1 Bug Tracking
A bug tracking system will be implemented to capture and track reported issues. Consultants and users will have a mechanism to report bugs, and a dedicated team will be responsible for investigating, prioritizing, and resolving these issues.
12.2 Feature Requests
A system for capturing and managing feature requests from users and consultants will be implemented. These requests will be evaluated, prioritized, and considered for future updates and enhancements of the application.
12.3 Upgrades and Updates
Regular updates and upgrades will be scheduled to incorporate new features, address bug fixes, and enhance system performance. A well-defined process for deploying updates will be followed to ensure minimal disruption to users.
13. Conclusion
The Aviation Consultants SaaS application is designed to optimize the workflow and efficiency of aviation consultants involved in various tasks, including physical inspection, records review and scanning, annual audit, prepurchase inspection, borescope inspection, engine/thrust reverser inspection, and redelivery of aircraft and engines. By providing a centralized platform, the application aims to streamline processes, improve collaboration, and enhance the overall effectiveness of aviation consulting services.
