Scheduling Resources as a Member Feature Guide for Contact Ground

This manual explains how members schedule resources on the calendar.

1. Before You Schedule

1. Confirm you are in the correct organization.
2. Confirm your required endorsements/currencies are current.
3. Check resource status and existing bookings.

2. Create a Reservation

1. Open Calendar.
2. Choose day/week/resource view.
3. Pick a time slot.
4. Select event type and a resource when the event type requires one.
5. Set start/end time and event details.
6. Save the event.

Resource selection is optional for Availability and Meeting events. Other user-created event types require a resource.

3. Understand Resource Statuses

1. Available: Can be booked normally.
2. Unavailable: Cannot be booked.
3. Maintenance: Generally restricted to maintenance-capable roles.

4. Common Booking Restrictions

Booking can be blocked by:

1. Resource already booked for that time.
2. Missing required endorsement.
3. Enforced currency not current.
4. Overdue maintenance restrictions.
5. Organization schedule limit reached.

5. Member Tips

1. Use the calendar views to check conflicts before submitting.
2. Include enough buffer time after your flight - ensure that you consider time to postflight and refuel the aircraft before the next reservation begins.
3. Update or cancel bookings promptly when plans change.