SAM CMMS

Aviation maintenance software

SAM CMMS
Platform for Airworthiness, Maintenance, and Supply Chain Management

SAM keeps planning, execution, and compliance data in one operational layer, so decisions land faster with the traceability that auditors and regulators expect.

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SAM software interface with maintenance status and planning views

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Fleet status dashboard

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CAMO, CAO, Part 145, and supply chain data

Built for your operation type

Choose your aviation segment

General aviation operations

General Aviation

Simple, controlled maintenance for private and growing fleets.

Helicopter operations

Helicopters

Mission-driven planning with component life control and traceability.

Commercial aircraft operations

Commercial Aircraft

Structured programs for airline scale and high-utilization schedules.

Defence and government helicopter

Defence & Government

Secure deployment and readiness support for sensitive operations.

Platform overview

One aviation platform, three connected operational pillars

SAM combines continuing airworthiness, maintenance execution, and supply chain control in one shared data model. That means less manual coordination, faster decisions, and cleaner audit readiness across your whole operation.

SAM CAMO Program - Aircraft View

SAM Airworthiness

Control CAMO and CAO planning, aircraft configuration, records, and compliance from one system of truth.

Airworthiness overview
SAM Maintenance Program - Work Order View

SAM Maintenance

Run Part 145 and CAO execution with digital work orders, labor control, tooling, and complete sign-off flow.

Maintenance overview
SAM Supply Chain Management Program - Purchase View

SAM Supply Chain

Keep procurement, inventory, and invoicing directly tied to maintenance demands and aircraft availability.

Supply chain overview

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Feature Highlights of SAM CMMS

  • Aircraft Status Control (Airworthy / Caution / In Maintenance / Grounded)

    Manage aircraft operational status linked to maintenance activity.

  • Journey Log Entry

    Enter flight and journey log data for aircraft and maintenance tracking.

  • Aircraft Configuration Management (Model Tree)

    Track installed components, positions, and aircraft configuration changes.

  • Aircraft Component Status and Tracking

    View real-time status of aircraft components, including remaining life and due dates.

  • Serialized Component Tracking

    Manage serialized components with full life, usage, and installation history.

  • Life-Limited Parts (LLP) Tracking

    Track remaining life for LLPs by hours, cycles, or calendar.

  • Component Removal and Installation Tracking (Complete History)

    Record removals, installations, and reasons for change.

  • Modifications, Configurations and STC Tracking

    Track aircraft modifications, configurations and ATC applicability.

  • Maintenance Program Management

    Manage approved maintenance programs and task intervals for each aircraft and its components.

  • AMP

    Maintain and control the approved Aircraft Maintenance Program.

  • Maintenance Planning & Forecasting

    Plan upcoming maintenance based on intervals, flight hours, cycles, or calendar limits.

  • Import / Define Tasks

    Import tasks or define new ones for maintenance planning and execution.

  • Single Task Allocation to Multiple Aircraft or Components

    Apply the same task across multiple aircraft or components.

  • Manage CAMO Work Orders

    View, update, and control CAMO work orders from creation to close.

  • Deferred Defects / MEL Management

    Track deferred defects, MEL/CDL items, and their expiry limits.

  • MEL

    Create and manage MEL items, deferrals, and expiry limits per aircraft.

  • Defect Reporting

    Record, track, and manage reported defects and corrective actions.

  • Critical Inspections

    Enforce second sign-off requirements for defined tasks.

  • Service Information Management

    Manage service letters, service bulletins, and related technical information.

  • AD / SB Management

    Track Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins and their compliance status.

  • AD / SB Effectivity & Applicability Control

    Define and manage AD/SB applicability across aircraft and components.

  • Publication Evaluation

    Evaluate and record the impact of new or revised technical publications.

  • Document Management

    Store and manage technical records, manuals, and compliance documents.

  • Regulatory Compliance Monitoring

    Monitor compliance against EASA, FAA, or authority-specific requirements.

  • Audit Trail and Change History

    Maintain a full audit trail of changes, approvals, and sign-offs.

  • Unlimited Custom Counters

    Define and track custom counters beyond hours, cycles, and calendar.

  • Reliability Reporting

    Analyze defects, delays, and component data for reliability programs.

  • Custom Report Capabilities

    Build reports using your own data, filters, and layouts.

  • Authority / Customer Access (Read-only or Limited)

    Provide controlled access for authorities or customers during audits.

  • Flight School Integration

    Flight school systems can connect to SAM, helping keep records aligned and compliance up to date.

  • Create MRO Work Orders

    Create work orders with tasks, parts, tools, documents, and references tied to the job.

  • Import External CAMO Work Orders using Importer or AI

    Import CAMO work orders directly into SAM, manually or using AI.

  • Manage MRO Work Orders

    View, update, and control work orders from creation to close.

  • Workpack Management

    Create, organize, and release work packs for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

  • Standard Template Creation and Applicability

    Build standard task templates and apply them to work orders.

  • Task Assignment by Skill or Authorization

    Assign tasks based on employee qualifications and approvals.

  • Parts and Tools Issuing

    Issue parts and tools to work orders or aircraft with full traceability.

  • Manage Tools and Calibration

    Track tools, calibration status, and usage.

  • Tool Control

    Control tool availability, assignment, and return during maintenance.

  • Toolbox Control

    Track complete toolkits during maintenance.

  • Parts and Material Control / Tracking

    Track parts and materials from receipt through installation, consumption, or sale.

  • Perform and Record Work

    Carry out maintenance tasks and record what was done, by whom, when, and where.

  • Critical Inspections

    Enforce second sign-off requirements for defined tasks.

  • Multi-User Task Execution

    Allow multiple technicians to work on and log the same task.

  • Mobile / Tablet Maintenance Execution

    Perform maintenance tasks from tablets or mobile devices, including digital signatures.

  • Job Card Recording

    Record job card data directly against tasks and work orders.

  • Recording and Adding Maintenance Findings

    Document findings discovered during maintenance and link them to the work.

  • Add Documentation (PDF or Picture)

    Attach documents or photos directly to work orders or tasks.

  • Man-Hour Registration and Tracking

    Register labor time per task, person, or work order.

  • Work Order Progress Overview

    View active work orders and see current work-in-progress status.

  • Cost Control (Budget vs. Actual)

    Compare planned costs against actual labor and material usage.

  • Release to Service

    Issue and record release to service directly from SAM.

  • Custom Form 1s

    Create and manage Form 1s based on your own formats and requirements.

  • Complete History for Parts, Tools, and Components

    Maintain a full usage and maintenance history for parts, tools, and components.

  • Document Management for Parts and Tools

    Store and link certificates, manuals, and documents to parts and tools.

  • Employee Certificate Tracking

    Track employee certifications, validity dates, and compliance status.

  • Employee Skills Tracking

    Maintain an overview of employee skills and task qualifications.

  • Custom Report Capabilities

    Build reports using your own data, filters, and layouts.

  • Authority / Customer Access (Read-only or Limited)

    Provide controlled access for authorities or customers during audits.

  • Demand

    Forecast future part demand based on maintenance plans and usage.

  • Minimum Stock Quantities

    Define minimum stock levels and get visibility when inventory drops below set limits.

  • Inquiries

    Create and track supplier inquiries for pricing, availability, and lead times.

  • Supplier Management

    Maintain supplier records, approvals, and performance history.

  • Lead Time Tracking

    Track supplier lead times to support planning and reordering decisions.

  • Purchase Order Management

    Create, issue, and track purchase orders for parts and services.

  • Goods Receipt and Inspection

    Receive parts into stock and record inspection and acceptance results.

  • Part Certification Management

    Validate and link certifications (Form 1, 8130, etc.) to received parts.

  • Batch Tracking

    Track batch-controlled parts and materials.

  • Shelf-Life Tracking

    Track expiration dates for consumables and shelf-life controlled items.

  • Unserviceable / Quarantine Stock

    Segregate and track unserviceable or quarantined materials.

  • Stock Location Management

    Manage multiple warehouses, bins, and storage locations.

  • Stock Movement History

    Maintain full traceability of inventory movements.

  • Inventory Adjustment Control

    Record and approve stock adjustments with audit trail.

  • Alternates

    Manage approved part alternates.

  • Parts Reservation and Allocation

    Reserve and allocate parts for future or active work orders.

  • Quotations

    Create quotations for part sales, services, and work orders.

  • Customer-Specific Pricing

    Apply customer-specific price agreements or discounts.

  • Price History Tracking

    Track purchase and sales price changes over time.

  • Sales Order Invoices

    Generate invoices for sold parts and services.

  • Work Order Invoices

    Create invoices directly from completed work orders.

  • Cost Allocation

    Allocate material costs to work orders, aircraft, or customers.

  • Cost Monitoring (Stock)

    Monitor stock value, cost changes, and inventory valuation.

  • Custom Report Capabilities

    Build reports using your own data, filters, and layouts.

  • Authority / Customer Access (Read-only or Limited)

    Provide controlled access for authorities or customers during audits.

  • Documentation Management

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  • Service Information Management

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  • Custom Reports

    Generate reports for airworthiness tracking or compliance in a matter of seconds.

  • Custom Checklists

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  • Journey Log Entry

    Log every flight digitally, automatically feeding data into inspections, hours tracking, and maintenance planning.

  • Defect Reporting

    Report defects, associate MELs, track rectification, and maintain a clear history of corrective actions.

SAM in your Pocket

If you already use SAM, add the SAM Aviation App for tablets and Inventory App for phones and Zebra devices as extensions.

SAM vs the alternatives

How SAM compares to the alternatives

A feature-by-feature breakdown of aviation maintenance software options for CAMO and Part-145 MRO organisations.

Capability SAM AMOS OASES Ramco Gannet WingOps MRX Excel CAMP TRAX TRAXXALL O'weel
Compliance & Regulation
EASA Part-M / CAMO aligned
EASA Part-145 MRO aligned
Airworthiness Directives & Service Bulletins tracking
Pricing & Licensing
Aircraft count doesn't change the price
Pay per concurrent user
Suited to small and mid-sized operators
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
On-premise deployment
Air-gapped / offline installation
Functionality
Integrated CAMO + MRO in one platform
Helicopter & rotorcraft support
Supply chain & inventory management
Veryon (ATP) technical publications integration
Implementation & Support
Go-live in weeks
Dedicated onboarding & training
Direct access to development team
24/7 technical support
Multi-authority regulatory support (FAA, TCCA)
Built-in analytics & reporting dashboard

This comparison is based on publicly available information from vendor websites, product pages, and published documentation, and may not reflect every feature or recent product change. We have made every effort to represent each platform accurately, but details can change and we may have missed something. If you believe any information here is incorrect or out of date, please let us know and we will correct it. This table should not be the sole basis for a purchasing decision.