EFB Administration Configuring Electronic Flight Bag

Airlines rely on electronic flight bags to digitise flight operations, but successful deployment requires more than simply installing an app.

Effective EFB administration management, ensures workflow configurations match operational requirements...

The EFB administrator...

An EFB administrator plays a key role in managing and maintaining an airline’s electronic flight bag environment.

They are responsible for managing system settings and workflow configurations, controlling operational data, and ensuring consistency across different aircraft fleets and user groups.

They also manage information between aviation authorities (such as the UK CAA or EASA), and software providers, helping to ensure compliance.

Why does EFB configuration matter?

Every airline operates differently, with unique procedures, fleet requirements and reporting needs.

Configurable EFB software allows operators to tailor data capture and system functionality to match their specific operational requirements, ensuring the platform supports the way they work.
 

Examples of EFB configuration

Within the skybook EFB application, it is possible for Admin users to customise most of the flight phase fields, including the ability to hide fields, within the Admin Settings.

Other additional elements can also customised, including dropdown menu options, automated notifications, and distribution lists. Helping to tailor the system to the airline’s specific operational requirements.

1. Sector acceptance notifications

This section allows administrators to configure the sector acceptance information displayed in a pop-up after the briefing has been reviewed.

Users can add multiple values, which are presented as a checklist within the EFB for pilot confirmation before accepting a sector.

2. Custom dropdown menus

Certain stages of the flight phase workflow within an EFB application require users to select options from dropdown menus.

In the skybook EFB, these options can be easily customised to meet an operator's specific requirements, including:

• Delay codes
• Reasons for extra fuel
• Landing types
• Ground services
• Nature of flight
  
  

3. Photo and comment distribution

Images captured using the camera or gallery, as well as Captains' comments, may need to be distributed to specific departments.

These can relate to damage reports, technical issues, loadsheets, or turnaround monitoring.

Administrators can define distribution lists by adding the relevant email addresses and departments such as Maintenance, Crewing and Operations.

This ensures the appropriate teams automatically receive the required photos or comments when syncing the EFB data to the ground.

Benefits of configurable EFB software

An EFB provider should provide flexibility for airlines and EFB Administrators to configure certain information around their operations, providing:

• Improved operational consistency
• Better data quality
• Improved reporting
• Greater EFB control and management
• Reduced need for vendor support

skybook provides comprehensive settings that give operators greater control over their EFB and operational processes.

Get in touch today to discover how skybook can support your operation.

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