Copernicus Technology delivers Training Management System to RAF Poseidon Fleet

 

Copernicus Technology RAF P8A Training Management System deliveryCopernicus Technology Ltd, via a contract with Defence Equipment & Support at the MOD, has successfully delivered a ground-breaking Training Management System - the Aquila Learning and Risk Management System (ALaRMS) - to support the Poseidon MRA Mk1 at RAF Lossiemouth. 

ALaRMS, which is provided by Aquila Learning Ltd, enables organisations to analyse, design, deliver, and assure complex training programmes for high-risk occupations such as those in aviation.

The Poseidon Course Design Team of 54 Squadron can now progress a number of training streams that will ensure all aircrew, maintenance and mission support staff are effectively prepared as the Poseidon aircraft arrives in the UK in early 2020 and accelerates towards Full Operating Capability in 2024. Squadron Leader Rich Jones said:

“Having an application that was specifically built to manage and assure aviation training end to end is hugely beneficial. We can achieve so much more in a short amount of time, knowing that the training we produce is compliant with military training principles such as the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) and is fully optimised”.

Roo Hornby, the Copernicus Technology’s MPA/ISR Division Director, said “We have really enjoyed working with Aquila Learning in delivering ALaRMS for the Poseidon.  It is a very strong and innovative training management product for many other areas of the RAF, Defence and beyond”.

Mark Radbourne from Aquila Learning said “We are delighted to see ALaRMS, which adheres to DSAT requirements, being used exactly where it adds most value; right here on a flagship military programme such as the P-8A.  ALaRMS really is a game changer in training management and assurance, allowing for incredibly complex training systems to be managed and assured safely, effectively and efficiently”.

To find out more about Copernicus Technology's MPA and Training services click the following for details on Training and for Consultancy, and you can contact Roo by calling +44(0)1343 842406 or emailing  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Quality and Cyber Security accreditations successfully renewed

Copernicus Technology is delighted to announce that this month we have successfully passed external audits to maintain our ISO9001:2015 accreditation for Quality Management and also our UK cyber security accreditation, "Cyber Essentials". 

These annual accreditation renewals are very important to the Copernicus Technology team because we are utterly committed to delivering products, services and training to our customers safely, securely and to the very highest standards of quality.

Click here to view the full details of these accreditations.

 

Copernicus Technology wins new MOD training contract for RAF P-8A Poseidon fleet

Published 18 Dec 2018

In 2018 the MOD's Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) organisation awarded 2 contracts in support of RAF Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Copernicus Technology Ltd.   In May Copernicus Technology won the contract to design and deliver a full range of Visual Recognition Training Packages covering surface, submarine and airborne units that aircrews are likely to encounter and will need to accurately identify whilst on maritime operations. On Tuesday 18th December they officially handed over a full Visual Recognition Training package to senior representatives of the RAF Poseidon MRA Mk1 program, pictured below. 

Copernicus Technology also recently won a further DE&S contract to deliver the Training Management System for the RAF Poseidon MRA Mk1 aircraft. The RAF Poseidon fleet is the first customer for this Training Management System, which was designed around the requirements of the UK’s Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) and is equally applicable to industries requiring complex training for high-risk environments such as Oil & Gas and Rail.

Copernicus Technology presents training package to P8A PT

Pictured (L to R): Michelle Sanders, P-8A Program Leader, MOD DE&S. (Michelle leads the DE&S team responsible for bringing the Boeing P-8A Poseidon fleet into RAF service), Wg Cdr James Hanson, OC 120 Sqn (James commands the first RAF squadron to operate the P-8A), Roo Hornby, Business Development Director at Copernicus Technology and Giles Huby, Managing Director at Copernicus Technology. 

Michelle Sanders, senior MOD team leader responsible for the delivery of the RAF Poseidon fleet, said:

“The expertise and agility of small businesses such as Copernicus Technology are essential to the success of these large capability programmes. It is also excellent to see businesses local to RAF Lossiemouth playing such a key role in the future of the region.” 

Roo Hornby, the Copernicus Technology Business Development Director, said: “We are incredibly proud to have won these contracts to support the RAF Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft, close to our HQ in Moray, Scotland. We are delighted to be delivering the Visual Recognition Training package well ahead of schedule, because this will ensure the first crews to start their training in the New Year with the US Navy in Florida are fully prepared. We look forward to continuing our support of this contract over the next 3 years."

He went on to say “The Training Management System we and our partners are delivering will play an essential role in the analysis, design and delivery of training to ensure all staff operating and supporting the aircraft exploit it to its full potential whilst operating to the highest standards of safety and assurance.”

Wg Cdr James ‘Snoopy’ Hanson was also present for the presentation of the Visual Recognition Training package. As the first Poseidon Squadron Commander, Wg Cdr Hanson commented that

“Visual Recognition is a vital skill amongst our crews to ensure all our operations are conducted safely and accurately. The exceptional material provided by Copernicus Technology is both timely and of great value to my teams.”

To find out more about Copernicus Technology's MPA services click the following for details on Training and for Consultancy, and you can contact Roo by calling +44(0)1343 842406 or emailing  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Copernicus Technology featured in Aerospace Testing International article

Published 26 Oct 2018

Copernicus Technology features in the latest issue of Aerospace Testing International, which is their 2019 Showcase issue.  The magazine is published monthly with features and articles on the latest tetsing technology used in every conceivable aspect of aerospace and aviation.  Our article describes how the US Department of Defense has developed the use of Intermittent Fault Detection testing on avionics LRUs and on aircraft wiring (EWIS) to successfully and significantly reduce No Fault Found rates - in order to increase readiness and reduce support costs - and features a number of case studies of IFD testing from the USA and Europe.

Intermittent Fault Detection Aerospace Testing International Showcase 2019

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Copernicus Technology celebrates 10 years in business

Published 23 Oct 2018

This week the team at Copernicus Technology have been celebrating the momentous milestone of 10 years in business.  Speaking in between mouthfulls of birthday cake, Managing Director Giles Huby said "This is an important opportunity for everyone in the company to reflect on what we've achieved in the last 10 years.

It's more than just a number.  We established the company whilst the global recession was still developing and we tackled the aerospace & defence market - which has extremely high barriers to entry - and we succeeded.

That's not bad going for a bunch of ex-Royal Air Force engineers and aircrew, and this particular bunch is an amazing team who have successfully delivered contracts for customers includng the UK MOD, foreign defence departments and global brand aerospace and rail companies.  We love delivering solutions to customers that help them to get it right first time, whether 'it' is rapidly finding the source of intermittent faults in Eurofighter wiring or in Chinook avionics, or training customer staff in how to eradicate the No Fault Found problem, or analysing their maintenance & repair data to identify where to prioritise new tools and techniques, or training overseas military aircrew in how to get the maximum performance out of a Maritime Patrol Aircraft and its crew.  We remain as ambitious, tenacious and agile as ever and can't wait to see what the next 10 years will bring".

All of the directors and staff at Copernicus Technology would like to pass on their sincere thanks to all their customers, partners, shareholders and families for the continued support they have provided us with over the years.  To find out more about the company follow this link.