Serious Gaming: How Simulation is Future-Proofing Aviation
On this episode of Leap Forward, we speak with Greg Pile, strategic leadership of Global ATS & Managing Director of Micro Nav, a company in the market of air traffic control simulation. He shares insights on the industry's future, including the role of AI in aviation and the increasing global demand for automation. Join us as we explore the future of aviation from a unique perspective.
00:00
The episode's introduction
01:33
An overview of Micro Nav's role in air traffic simulation.
02:26
Greg discusses his multifaceted role as the managing director.
03:42
Greg's career journey from pilot to air traffic simulation.
04:37
The role of a "pseudo pilot" in a simulation.
05:29
How Micro Nav uses "serious gaming" for safe training.
07:53
He explains that aviation is taking a conservative approach to AI.
10:30
The global shortage of air traffic controllers.
11:39
He announces that Micro Nav has been acquired by Indra.
13:07
Greg talks about the challenge of finding subject matter experts.
16:49
He reveals that he values trust in his team above technical skills.
25:31
Greg's advice for a career is to "give everything a go".
29:20
Rapid-fire round.
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