Comparison
DREKAR CRM vs Paper Scheduling
Whiteboards, clipboards, and spreadsheets work at low volume. They break the moment you add a second crew, a recurring fleet program, or a customer who wants to see status online.
| Feature | DREKAR CRM | Paper / Whiteboard |
|---|---|---|
| Source of truth | Operations Calendar | Whatever the dispatcher remembers |
| Crew visibility | Mobile, real-time | Phone calls |
| Customer visibility | Portal status | None |
| Conflict detection | Automatic | Manual |
| Google Calendar sync | Yes | No |
| Audit trail | Per-job timeline | Lost |
Summary
Paper and whiteboard scheduling keeps the schedule in one place only — the board. A shared Operations Calendar gives crews, dispatchers, and customers the same live view, with duration, crew assignment, status, and history recorded per job.
Frequently asked
What replaces a whiteboard for aircraft scheduling?+
DREKAR CRM's Operations Calendar — a real Job model with crew, duration, status, Google Calendar mirror, and a per-aircraft timeline.
How does DREKAR CRM prevent double-booking?+
Jobs carry duration and crew assignments; the calendar detects overlap before you save.
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