About
Built on the flight line, not in a boardroom.
SQWKR is built with the kind of domain knowledge you only get from standing on the ramp, managing a dispatch board, and dealing with a grounding squawk at 7 AM.
Nathan Van Kempen
CFI · Software Engineer · Founder
I'm a certified flight instructor and full-stack software engineer based in Honolulu, Hawaii. I've given preflight briefings, managed flight schedules, signed logbooks, and dealt with every operational headache that comes with running flights day to day.
I started building SQWKR because I saw an opportunity to bring modern product thinking to flight school operations. The scheduling and dispatch experience should match the quality of tooling that every other industry takes for granted — precise, integrated, and designed around how the work actually gets done.
SQWKR is software with real domain knowledge built into the architecture. Database-level conflict prevention. Tach-based maintenance tracking. Role-aware dispatch. Every feature comes from operational experience, not guesswork.
Why “SQWKR”?
In aviation, a squawk is how you report a problem, identify on radar, and communicate status. It's the universal signal that something needs attention.
SQWKR is built on that idea — surface problems before they ground you, track status in real time, communicate clearly across your team. The compressed spelling signals modern tooling without being cute about it.
Built for
Part 61 Flight Schools
Flexible scheduling for schools of any size. From a single Cessna to a fleet of twenty.
Part 141 Programs
Structured training operations with dispatch rules, checkout requirements, and curriculum-aligned scheduling.
Flying Clubs
Member scheduling with aircraft checkout tracking and maintenance visibility.
Multi-Location Operations
Multi-tenant architecture — each location is its own organization with isolated data.
See how SQWKR fits your workflow