Why Airlines Choose Our Fractional CTO Services
Running an airline requires technology expertise across dozens of systems - from flight operations to passenger services. Most carriers can't justify a full-time CTO, but can't afford to go without strategic technology leadership.
That's where ForIT comes in. As your Fractional CTO, we provide the same strategic technology leadership as a full-time executive, at a fraction of the cost.
- Currently serving as Fractional CTO for Great North Airlines and Connect Airlines
- Deep expertise in Part 135 and Part 121 operations
- 30-40% reduction in technology costs typical
- Month-to-month flexibility with no long-term contracts
What Our Fractional CTO Service Includes
- Technology Strategy
Develop and execute your technology roadmap aligned with business goals
- Vendor Management
Negotiate contracts and manage all technology vendor relationships
- System Integration
Connect disparate systems for seamless operations
- Digital Transformation
Modernize legacy systems without disrupting operations
- Team Leadership
Build and mentor your internal technology team
Fractional CTO vs Full-Time CTO for Airlines
| Comparison | Fractional CTO (ForIT) | Full-Time CTO |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $60K - $180K | $300K - $500K+ |
| Aviation Experience | Deep Part 135/121 expertise | Varies, often limited |
| Flexibility | Scale up/down as needed | Fixed overhead |
| Network & Resources | Extensive aviation tech network | Individual connections only |
| Risk | Month-to-month, low risk | High hiring/severance risk |
Common Technology Challenges We Solve for Airlines
Disconnected Systems
Your flight ops, maintenance, crew scheduling, and passenger systems don't talk to each other, creating manual work and errors.
We integrate everything into a unified platform.
Vendor Overload
Managing 20+ technology vendors is expensive and inefficient. Each has their own contract, support, and integration requirements.
We consolidate and negotiate better terms.
Compliance Complexity
Part 135/121 compliance requires specific technology capabilities that generic IT providers don't understand.
We know aviation regulations inside and out.