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ELP Reserves

Automate. Forecast. Prepare

Automation

Automation is the common key that solves myriad staffing issues while also improving reserve utilization, ensuring that the most optimal crew assignments are priority.

Our Reserve products serve to improve productivity for both scheduling and crews. Automation saves scheduling time so they can better protect operational integrity- this has the ripple effect of improving crewmembers' time management as they are getting better information in a timelier manner.

Comprehensive

Offering both scheduling and crews a comprehensive, overarching view of the system as a whole; scheduling sees and solves future issues more proactively, and crewmembers are able to see their relative positions with more accuracy, which improves their reaction times.

Increase visibility, reaction times, and communication between scheduling and flight crew, taking the guesswork out of the reserve process.

Clear transparent communication and monitoring lends more control to crews, reducing stress

Forward Thinking

Improved scheduling choices when making decisions in the heat of the moment AND in the long term big picture, with tools specifically for anticipating the future needs of the operation.

Better choices can be made ahead of critical issues with an emphasis on everyone getting the information they need for both present and future decisions.

Both scheduling and crews have better reaction times, which helps them reduce staff shortages, cancellations, and delays.

ELP Reserves

Optimize using varying levels of automation

Reserve assignment is universally considered a complex logistical nightmare; but what if we told you when properly managed, Reserve assignment is the most under-utilized asset out there, with the potential to nip staff and crew shortages in the bud. Our suite of Reserve products looks at helping maintain consistent functionality in the present, while looking to optimize future conflicts lurking out there.

We tailor every tool we make to your airline’s specific needs. All programs are designed to interact well with current systems, and our reserve tools are all able to process the reserve procedures that are unique to your airline and it’s contract, as well as standard FARs.

From language and plane qualifications to seniority and beyond there are numerous complexities when it comes to pairing reserves with trips, so much so that processing manually is laborious at best impossible at worst. When automated, this process is streamlined efficiently and ensures the best reserve match based on qualifications, and contractual rules.

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Our innovative reserve product line takes one of aviation’s most complex processes and makes it efficiently simple. An automated big-picture approach means better reaction times, reduced staff shortages, and major savings. Our customizable reserve solutions turn pain points into profitability by giving scheduling and crews the tools they need to maintain operational integrity.

Minimize Cancellations, Improve Reserve Utilization

Delays and cancellations abound when reserves are not properly utilized. By the end of the month your team can find itself out of reserves and options to keep staffing levels adequate.

ELP Reserve Products are the game-changer you need to keep your planes in the air and money in the bank. Frees up vital time for both scheduling and crews, as well as accurate and available information readily shared with those who need it to make informed and impactful decisions to preserve coverage levels and also reduce needed staff.

With ELP Reserves, ROI is instant, since day-to-day optimal utilization starts proper reserve usage from the moment it’s installed.

Control your Level of Automation

Manually sorting and matching reserves not only takes extraordinary amounts of time, it also increases the likelihood of human error and therefore grievances and payouts.

Poor reaction times and inefficient reserve usage- both of which are inevitable when using outdated or manual reserve processes- have a resounding ripple effect for future operations down the line. Labor intensive manual processes mean more staff is necessary to get through what needs to be done.

ELP Reserve offers a range of products that work to provide you with the tools you need at the automation level you are most comfortable.

What is the CrewPortal and how does it relate to ELP Reserves

ELP’s CrewPortal is a one-stop-shop for all company communications. Crew members may choose between 4 communication methods (i.e, e-mail, app, text, or robot-call), providing precise information on what exactly matters in a way that works with the crew or employee’s lifestyle. Apps enable the crews to perform tasks normally requiring phone calls and manual performance by relevant departments, automating many costly and laborious processes.

With the Reserve Self-Assign module of ELP’s CrewPortal, Open Time can be advertised to your crews based on your contractual obligations. Your reserve crews can bid, be awarded, and assigned in your CMS (based on your chosen level of automation) all with one click of a button. No phone calls or manual processes.

My airline's reserve system is extra complex, can your system adapt?

Absolutely. We have more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, and our relationships with multiple airlines means we are well versed in tailoring our products to all manner of specifications.