Beyond Traditional Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
Most Managed Service Providers (MSPs) focus on reactive IT support - fixing problems after they happen. We provide strategic technology leadership that prevents problems and drives competitive advantage.
Traditional MSP Approach
- Ticket-based reactive support
- Generic IT best practices
- Managing your existing tech stack
- Hourly billing for every issue
- Junior techs following scripts
- Vendor to manage
ForIT Approach
- Proactive strategic planning
- Aviation-specific expertise (Part 135, 121, CARs)
- Transforming and optimizing your entire ecosystem
- Fixed monthly investment with predictable outcomes
- Senior leadership with C-suite experience
- Partner who manages your vendors
The ForIT Difference: Fractional CIO vs MSP
Strategy First: We start with business objectives, not IT tickets. Your technology roadmap aligns with your growth plans, not vendor recommendations.
Industry Expertise: We've sat in your seat. Former airline executives and aviation consultants who understand AOCs, Part 135 compliance, and the realities of charter operations.
Implementation When Needed: Yes, we can handle the technical work too. But only after we've designed the right strategy. Execution without strategy is just expensive chaos.
Charter Technology Reality
Your Current Challenges
Disconnected systems requiring 8+ hours of manual work per employee weekly
Managing 5+ IT (Information Technology) vendors and using valuable operations/sales time on IT problems
Generic IT providers who don't understand charter operations compliance (Part 135/CARs) or aviation workflows
No long-term technology roadmap - just reactive vendor management
30-40% of IT budget wasted on overlapping systems
Competitors leveraging AI while most companies manage spreadsheets
The Missing Piece
Strategic technology leadership that understands both aviation operations and modern IT solutions
Enter the Fractional CIO
A cost-effective way to bring strategic technology leadership that understands both aviation operations and modern technology solutions. Your Fractional CIO delivers:
Integration Strategy + Custom Solutions
Design your tech architecture AND build Microsoft Power Platform apps to connect systems where needed. Hands-on development qualifies for R&D tax credits.
Vendor Strategy & Management
I handle ALL vendor relationships - your team sells and operates flights, not troubleshoots IT (Information Technology).
Aviation Software Expertise
Expert on the best business aviation software - I know what works and what doesn't.
Strategic Technology Roadmap
From 90-day quick wins to 3-year vision - proactive, not reactive.
Cost Optimization
Full system inventory, then negotiate better contracts, find tax credits and startup programs and eliminate redundancies ~ 30% savings.
AI Implementation & Training
Deploy AI tools AND train your team - turn spreadsheets into competitive advantage.
Connected Aviation Systems
Transform disconnected systems into a unified command center
Real-Time Flight Operations
Monitor all aircraft, crew, and maintenance status in one integrated dashboard
Automated Reporting
Eliminate manual data entry with seamless system integration
Compliance Built-In
Part 135/CARs compliance tracking automated across all operations
90-Day Transformation Timeline
Discovery & Assessment
- Complete application inventory
- Assess all IT (Information Technology) vendors
- Identify IT champions
- Design annual IT survey
- Establish vendor governance
Architecture & Strategy
- Design target integration architecture
- Develop future state IT operating model
- Create vendor optimization plan
- Empower IT champions
- Start citizen developer training
Roadmap & Execution
- Deliver 3-year strategic roadmap
- Complete AI strategy with implementation
- Execute priority vendor changes
- Establish ongoing software discovery
- First major cost savings realized
Optional Add-Ons
Scale your technology capabilities with additional managed services as your needs grow.
Transformation Management/Agile Development
Lead your digital transformation with agile methodologies, ensuring rapid delivery and continuous improvement of technology initiatives.
Managed Service Desk
Professional IT support desk to handle your team's technology questions and issues, reducing operational burden.
Development Services
Extended custom development capabilities for complex integrations and specialized business applications.
Why Aviation Expertise Matters
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