How FTAI Cut Quantum ERP Onboarding From 2 Months to 2 Weeks With Specialized LMS Training

FTAI was scaling fast across its engine MRO facilities in North America and Europe. The business opportunity was there. The demand was there. The hiring was happening.

But the bottleneck was clear: new hire training on Quantum.

What was going wrong?

• Each site had its own way of training people on Quantum  

• On-the-job training was informal, inconsistent, and heavily dependent on “tribal knowledge”  

• New hires took up to 2 months before they were fully productive on the system  

• Experienced staff were pulled away from value-added work to train new employees  

• HR and Operations had no standardized way to measure training progress or competency

For a growing engine MRO business, this wasn’t just an HR issue—it was an operational and financial problem:

• Slower onboarding meant slower capacity ramp-up  

• Delayed productivity meant fewer billable hours  

• Inconsistent training increased the risk of errors, rework, and compliance issues

FTAI needed a way to standardize and accelerate Quantum training across multiple facilities and geographies.

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FTAI didn’t need a generic learning management system (LMS) with generic content.

They needed:

• An LMS that could support structured, trackable training paths  

• Content and programs tailored specifically to Quantum ERP  

• Expertise in aviation MRO workflows—not just generic ERP usage  

• A way to reduce dependency on senior staff for day-to-day training  

• A repeatable, scalable onboarding process that could work across Canada, the US, and Rome

This is where Aero NextGen’s Solution Finder came in.

How Solution Finder Matched FTAI With the Right Training Provider

Instead of spending months searching for vendors, sitting through generic LMS demos, and hoping someone “could probably figure out Quantum,” FTAI used our Solution Finder to shortcut the process.

Step 1: Capture the Real Operational Pain

Through our Solution Finder intake, we mapped FTAI’s situation:

• Engine MRO operations across multiple regions  

• High volume of new hires  

• Core system: Quantum ERP  

• Pain point: slow, inconsistent training and onboarding  

• Desired outcome: standardized, measurable, and accelerated training

Step 2: Shortlist Specialized Providers

From our network, we identified solution providers that specialize in LMS and training programs specifically for Corridor and Quantum users—not generic ERP trainers, but experts who:

• Understand aviation MRO processes  

• Know how Quantum Control is actually used on the shop floor and in operations  

• Have pre-built training modules and frameworks for Quantum and related workflows

Step 3: Structured Matchmaking and Onboarding

We facilitated the matchmaking and evaluation process so FTAI could quickly:

• Validate the provider’s Quantum and aviation expertise  

• Align the training content with FTAI’s specific processes and roles  

• Design onboarding paths for different job functions (shop-floor, planners, supervisors, etc.)

The result: FTAI onboarded a provider who could deliver LMS-based training programs tailored to Quantum, with a clear rollout plan across their facilities.

With the matched provider in place, FTAI implemented:

• Structured, role-based training programs specifically for Quantum ERP  

• Standardized modules covering key workflows, transactions, and best practices  

• Progress tracking and assessments to ensure competency before full deployment

Instead of relying on informal shadowing and ad-hoc explanations, new hires now followed a clear, repeatable learning path.

HR and Operations gained:

• Visibility into who was trained, on what, and to what level  

• Confidence that new staff were aligned with standard processes  

• A scalable model that could support ongoing growth and turnover

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The operational impact from 2 months to 2 weeks was significant.

1. On-the-Job Training Time Slashed

• ERP-related on-the-job training went from ~2 months to ~2 weeks  

• New hires reached system competency much faster  

• Senior staff spent less time training and more time on value-added work

2. 15% Increase in Shop-Floor Capacity

With faster onboarding and more productive new hires, FTAI saw:

• A 15% increase in shop-floor capacity  

• Better alignment between staffing levels and operational demand  

• More flexibility to absorb new work and support growth

3. More Billable Hours, Faster

Because new staff could support the active workforce sooner, FTAI:

• Increased billable hours  

• Reduced the lag between hiring and revenue contribution  

• Strengthened the business case for continued growth in headcount

In a market where technician shortages and training bottlenecks are constant pain points, this kind of improvement is a real competitive advantage.

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If you’re responsible for operations or workforce in an MRO, this story probably sounds familiar:

• You’re hiring aggressively, but training can’t keep up  

• Your ERP (Quantum, Corridor, Pentagon, or others) is critical, but hard to teach  

• Onboarding is inconsistent across sites  

• Senior staff are stretched between doing the work and training new people

The lesson from FTAI’s experience is simple:

You don’t just need “training.” You need specialized training built around your actual systems and workflows, delivered through a platform that can scale with your growth.

And you don’t have to figure out who those providers are on your own.

Use Solution Finder to Solve Your MRO Training and Digital Gaps Faster

Aero NextGen’s Solution Finder is designed to help MROs like yours:

• Translate real operational pain (like slow onboarding and technician shortages) into clear solution requirements  

• Get matched with vetted providers—from LMS and training experts to analytics, AI, and ERP tools  

• Avoid wasting time on generic vendors who don’t understand aviation or MRO

Whether your challenge is:

• Quantum, or Corridor, or other M&E system training  

• Workforce onboarding and standardization  

• Capacity constraints and technician productivity  

• Or broader MRO digital transformation

You can use Solution Finder to quickly identify the right partners, just like FTAI did.

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If you’re a Director of Operations, Managing Director, General Manager, or Head of HR in MRO and you’re:

• Hiring aggressively  

• Struggling to get new staff productive on your ERP  

• Feeling the pressure of technician shortages and capacity constraints

You don’t need to start from scratch.

Take the Solution Finder survey and get matched with specialized providers who understand MRO, your systems, and your reality.  

Turn onboarding from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage—just like FTAI did.

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