VIRGIN AMERICA TAKES FLIGHT WITH EPUBS©

In 2008, Virgin America was busy accumulating record-setting recognition and awards as a new US domestic airline, in part by insuring the employee group had the right tools and the best in technology. Flight Operations achievements included strong standardization and cost efficiency, but the technical publications / crewmember interface was in need of refinement. The initial web-based library was a step in the right direction, but desired levels of accessibility and standardization still needed some improvement. Virgin America’s web-based library was showing some inherent access vulnerabilities.

“IAS gets it. They understand both sides of the equation...what a flight crew needs to do their job effectively, as well as what a manager needs to efficiently execute his/her responsibilities to the company and to compliance. The FAA is very happy with our program.” --Capt Edward Turner, Virgin America Standards Captain

IAS analyzed Virgin America’s technical publications architecture, then proposed process improvements and installation of customized Epubs© software. IAS established security protocols, supervised server set up, standardized the fleet’s EFBs with Epubs©, managing the entire project through manuals revisions and FAA approvals. Now off the web, the crew flight manuals process was simplified and manuals currency significantly improved across the pilot group, while management and crew workload was similarly reduced.

“IAS’ follow through as a provider is what sets them apart. Whatever they promised, they delivered. Our crews constantly rave about the product and how simple the technical publications process has become for them. The change to Epubs has also made my job easier.” -- Mr. Josh Britton, Flight Ops Ground Training Instructor

Today, in real-time, managers can track individual manuals currency, instantly deliver flight-critical engineering bulletins, and demonstrate receipt compliance without a single piece of paper. Crewmembers can access all flight publications and forms on or off line, assured that they have the most up-to-date documents at any instant.

“I am sure you will agree that E-PUBS is a fantastic industry leading improvement!” --Capt Rich Dancaster, Director of Training

Access problems solved, processes simplified, costs reduced...Virgin America had a need. IAS delivered.