Pilots
The Pilots module provides a comprehensive view of all pilots in your organization. Track licenses, ratings, recency requirements, flight hours, and emergency contacts in one centralized location.
Overview
The Pilots module helps you maintain accurate records of all pilots in your organization. Monitor license expirations, track recency requirements, view flight hours, and ensure pilots meet all requirements for flying.Key Features
Pilot Roster
Complete list of all pilots in your organization with key information at a glance.
License Management
Track pilot licenses, types, numbers, issue dates, and expiration dates. Monitor license status and document submissions.
Ratings Tracking
Monitor pilot ratings including class ratings, instrument ratings, and type ratings with expiration dates.
Recency Monitoring
Track recency requirements including last flight date and landings in the last 90 days. Identify pilots needing recency flights.
Flight Hours
View total flight hours, hours in last 30/90 days, and PIC (Pilot in Command) hours for each pilot.
Emergency Contacts
Maintain emergency contact information for each pilot including name, relationship, and phone number.
Getting Started
View Pilot Roster
See all pilots in your organization:
- Pilot name and contact
- License information
- Expiry status
- Ratings
- Recency information
- Flight hours

Pilot Information
License Information
Each pilot’s license details include:- License Type - PPL(A), CPL(A), ATPL(A), etc.
- License Number - Official license number
- Issue Date - When license was issued
- Expiry Date - License expiration date
- Document Status - Not Submitted, Pending Approval, Approved, Rejected

License Status
Licenses are color-coded by status:- Valid - License is current and valid
- Expires Soon - Expiring within 30 days (warning)
- Expired - License has expired (critical)
Ratings
Track various pilot ratings:- Class Ratings - SEP(land), MEP(land), etc.
- Instrument Ratings - IR(A), etc.
- Type Ratings - Specific aircraft types
- Other Ratings - Night, seaplane, etc.
- Name/type
- Expiry date (if applicable)
- Status (valid, expiring, expired)
Some ratings don’t expire, while others require periodic renewal or currency requirements.
Recency Requirements
Tracking Recency
Monitor pilot recency to ensure they meet requirements:- Last Flight Date - Date of most recent flight
- Landings (90 days) - Number of landings in last 90 days
- Day Landings - Day landings count
- Night Landings - Night landings count

Recency Status
Pilots are flagged if:- Current - Meets all recency requirements
- Needs Recency - Requires flights to maintain currency
- Out of Recency - No longer current (cannot fly)
Flight Hours
Hour Types
Track different types of flight hours:- Total Hours - Lifetime total flight time
- Last 30 Days - Hours flown in last month
- Last 90 Days - Hours flown in last quarter
- PIC Hours - Pilot in Command hours
- Other Hours - Additional hour types as configured
Viewing Hours
View Pilot Hours
See flight hours for each pilot:
- Total hours
- Recent activity (30/90 days)
- PIC hours
- Hours by aircraft type (if tracked)
Emergency Contacts
Contact Information
Each pilot has emergency contact details:- Contact Name - Emergency contact’s name
- Relationship - Relationship to pilot (spouse, parent, etc.)
- Phone Number - Contact phone number
- Additional Info - Other relevant information
Emergency contacts are important for safety. Ensure this information is kept current and accurate.
Updating Contacts
Update Contact
- Open pilot details
- Go to Emergency Contact section
- Edit contact information
- Save changes
License Document Management
Document Status
Track license document submissions:- Not Submitted - Pilot hasn’t submitted license document
- Pending Approval - Document submitted, awaiting review
- Approved - Document verified and approved
- Rejected - Document rejected (needs resubmission)
Requesting Documents
Request License
For pilots with “Not Submitted” status:
- Click Request License on pilot record
- System sends notification to pilot
- Pilot uploads license document
- Status changes to “Pending Approval”
Review Documents
When documents are submitted:
- View uploaded document
- Verify information matches records
- Approve or reject
- Add notes if needed
Pilot Actions
Viewing Pilot Details
Open Pilot Profile
Click on a pilot’s name to view full details:
- Complete license information
- All ratings and expirations
- Flight hours breakdown
- Recency details
- Emergency contacts
- Activity history
Managing Pilot Records
Edit Pilot Information
Edit Pilot Information
Update pilot details:
- Contact information
- License details
- Ratings
- Emergency contacts
- Other information
Some information may be synced from member profiles. Changes in member management may update pilot records.
Request License Document
Request License Document
Send request to pilot to upload license document. Useful when document status is “Not Submitted.”
View Flight History
View Flight History
See pilot’s flight log entries:
- Recent flights
- Aircraft flown
- Flight hours
- Flight details
Filtering and Search
Search Options
Find pilots quickly:- By Name - Search pilot names
- By License - Search by license number or type
- By Rating - Filter by specific ratings
- By Status - Show pilots with expiring/expired licenses
Advanced Filters
Use filters to focus on specific pilots:- License Expiry - Pilots with licenses expiring soon
- Recency Status - Pilots needing recency flights
- Flight Hours - Pilots with specific hour ranges
- Document Status - Pilots with pending documents

Monitoring and Alerts
Expiration Monitoring
Track upcoming expirations:- License Expirations - Licenses expiring soon
- Rating Expirations - Ratings expiring soon
- Medical Expirations - Medical certificates expiring
- Insurance Expirations - Insurance expiring
Recency Alerts
Identify pilots needing recency:- Approaching Recency Limit - Getting close to losing currency
- Out of Recency - No longer current
- Low Activity - Not flying regularly
Best Practices
Keep Records Current
Regularly update pilot information, especially license expirations and recency. Outdated information can lead to compliance issues.
Monitor Expirations
Set up reminders for upcoming expirations. Proactive monitoring prevents pilots from becoming non-current.
Verify Documents
Always verify license documents before approving. Ensure information matches your records.
Track Recency Proactively
Monitor recency requirements regularly. Don’t wait until pilots are out of recency to address issues.
Troubleshooting
Pilot not appearing in roster
Pilot not appearing in roster
- Verify pilot is a member of the organization
- Check if pilot has pilot role assigned
- Ensure pilot profile is complete
- Verify you’re viewing the correct organization
- Contact admin if pilot should appear but doesn’t
License information incorrect
License information incorrect
- Verify information was entered correctly
- Check if license document matches records
- Update information manually if needed
- Request updated document from pilot
Recency not updating
Recency not updating
- Verify flight logs are being recorded
- Check if flights are linked to correct pilot
- Ensure flight dates are accurate
- Review recency calculation settings
Related Documentation
- Organization Overview - Learn about organization features
- Members - Manage pilot membership
- Calendar - Schedule flights and training
- Flight Add-on - Training-specific features