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Why Clean Data is Key

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Written by Jared Latimer
Updated over 3 weeks ago

To ensure your flight school is accurately represented and can fully capitalize on financial partners, the quality and consistency of your data within Flight Schedule Pro is more important than ever. They will be analyzing key metrics such as:

  • Total enrolled students

  • Enrollment figures per certificate/rating

  • Graduation rates per certificate/rating

  • Instructor-to-student ratios

Our internal analysis of historical data has shown that certain data inconsistencies can inadvertently skew these metrics. Maintaining good data hygiene will not only present the most accurate and favorable view of your school's performance to financial partners but will also enhance the insights you gain from Flight Schedule Pro for your own operational excellence.

Focus Areas for Data Integrity & New Resources

To help you prepare and ensure your data is in top shape, we've identified four critical areas that require attention. We've also developed new Knowledge Base articles to guide you through best practices for each:

  • Closing Out Stale Enrollments: Old or inactive student enrollments can distort key metrics like your true student population size and instructor-to-student ratios. Regularly auditing and updating these records is crucial.

  • Accurate Graduation (Course Completion) Dates: The timeliness and accuracy of recording expected and actual graduation dates are vital for calculating on-time graduation rates.

  • Standardized Course Regulations & Setup: Utilizing standardized fields for course regulations (e.g., Part 61 or Part 141) and selecting specific certificates/ratings earned (avoiding 'Other' where possible) ensures data fidelity for program-specific reporting.

  • Adoption of Multi-Course Programs: For schools offering comprehensive career tracks or "Zero-to-Hero" style programs, effectively using the Training Programs feature in Flight Schedule Pro is essential. This allows a financial partner to accurately track and understand student progression in these specialized pathways.

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