The primary tasks of the ATO are: 

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-  Pilot Training: ATOs provide comprehensive courses for pilot training. The ATO to be established aims to specialize initially in the training of Airbus pilots for the A320, A330, and A350 types and variants. It will offer type ratings for each of these aircraft, as well as cross-crew qualification (CCQ) courses for transitions between the A330 and A350 variants.

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-  Recurrent Training: Continuous training for airline pilots, ensuring that they maintain and update their skills in accordance with the latest regulations and industry practices.

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- Flight Simulation: Use of state-of-the-art flight simulators to train pilots in various situations, including adverse weather conditions and emergencies, without the risks associated with real flights.

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Additional tasks to be introduced:

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-  Development of Multimedia Courses: Both initial and recurrent pilot training require theoretical instruction. This is often delivered online using pre-developed training courses. Kairós intends to develop online courses covering (but not limited to) the following topics:

 

• Type Rating Courses.

• Aircraft Systems Refresher Courses.

• SMS (Safety Management System) Courses.

• CRM (Crew Resource Management) Courses.

• FRM (Fatigue Risk Management) Courses.

• CMS (Competency Management System) Courses.

• Aircraft Procedures Courses.

• Various Courses for Cabin Crew Members.

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- Consulting in SMS, FRM, and CMS: Kairós will have an expert with extensive experience in SMS, CMS, and FRM, enabling the ATO to offer consultancy services in these areas. These topics are mandatory for implementation in all airlines.

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-  R&D&I Development for Aviation: An R&D&I agreement will be signed with the School of Computer Engineering and Telecommunications of the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), with the objective of working on the development of intelligent support systems for aviation, as outlined in the “EASA Concept Paper: Guidance for Level 1 & 2 Machine Learning Applications. March 2024 – Issue 02.” The company intends to apply for public funding to develop systems in these areas. Having an A350 simulator available for testing and trials could significantly facilitate access to public funding.

 

The mission of Kairós is to provide the aforementioned services to meet the growing needs of pilots and airlines both now and in the future. This is driven by several key factors, such as the global recovery and expansion of air traffic post-pandemic, the increase in tourism and international travel, and the progressive retirement of the current generation of pilots. Additionally, airline fleet expansion and the opening of new routes further drive this demand.

 

Furthermore, there is a recognized need to engage with the technological developments promoted by EASA, leveraging a team of aviation experts combined with strong partnerships with leading technological R&D&I centers, particularly in the field of machine learning. This area is one of the key pillars of EASA’s R&D&I agenda.

 

These factors represent the core purpose of Kairós in the present and its strategic direction moving forward.