Advancing Aviation Safety Through Intelligence
Pilot Competency. Proven.
Meet Our Team
Industry veterans and technologists united by a shared mission to transform aviation training and safety.
Andy O'Shea
Executive Chairman
28 years at Ryanair including 18 as Head of Training, selecting and developing over 10,000 pilots to airline standard. Former Chair of the EASA Aircrew Training Policy Group and architect of the Airline Pilot Standard MCC. Qualified Airbus captain and instructor/examiner on A320, A330, and A340 types.
Cedric Paillard
Chief Executive Officer
Commercial Airline Pilot and Instructor, previously a consultant for Anthropic and OpenAI. Architect of the Amris platform and champion of evidence-based training. Brings a rare combination of cockpit experience and frontier AI leadership to drive Amris's strategic vision globally. Former flight school owner in Canada.
Barry Rudolph
President & Chief Financial Officer
Seasoned technology and financial executive with leadership roles at Chase Capital Partners, Merrill Lynch, and The Presidio Group. Founding CEO of Figure 8 Wireless, sold to Texas Instruments. Brings decades of private equity and corporate finance expertise to scale Amris's global operations. Harvard Business School MBA.
Lisa Gillespie
Chief Technology Officer & VP of Engineering
Accomplished engineering leader with enterprise IT experience at Accenture and TD Bank. Proven track record of building and scaling high-performance technology teams. Oversees the design and delivery of Amris's core platform architecture, ensuring reliability, security, and innovation at every layer.
Sam Chandra
VP of Product Management
Former Airbus Captain at Jetstar, and strategic product leader with extensive experience across AI, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software. Drives Amris's product roadmap, translating complex aviation requirements into intuitive, data-driven solutions that deliver measurable value.
Where Our Management Has Led
What Our Investors Are Saying
"Boeing chose to invest in Amris for its innovative AI solutions that elevate pilot standards, strengthen safety, and improve operational efficiency across the aviation industry."
Nicola Bates
Management Director, Ventures & Innovation, Boeing Global
Airline-Ready Pilots, Delivered Responsibly
We believe pilot competency should be measurable, defensible, and operationally useful. Our mission is to bridge the competency visibility gap, transforming training data into actionable intelligence for enhanced aviation safety.
Through our integrated ecosystem of community, training, and technology, we're creating a new standard for pilot development—one that combines rigorous assessment with continuous mentorship and AI-powered insights.
What Drives Us
Our core values guide every decision we make and every relationship we build.
Safety
Uncompromising commitment to aviation safety through rigorous standards and continuous oversight.
Excellence
Pursuing the highest standards in training quality, competency assessment, and pilot development.
Innovation
Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to transform how pilot competency is measured and managed.
Community
Building a supportive network of aviation professionals committed to mutual growth and success.
Global Impact
Expanding our reach to improve aviation training standards across borders and cultures.
Integrity
Operating with transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our relationships and processes.
Meet Us at a Conference
Connect with the Amris team at leading aviation training events worldwide.
APATS 2026
ISAT 2026
EATS 2026
Join the Amris Journey
Whether you're an airline seeking better pilot insights, a training organization pursuing excellence, or an aspiring pilot ready to take flight, Amris is here to support your journey.