Bio
CP Jois is the Founder of Av8rAero, a flight simulation venture focusing on pilot proficiency research, dataset generation, and applied machine learning. Jois is a rare blend of computer science, software engineering, program management, and aerospace expertise. He is as much a technology expert as he is a passionate aviator, a FAA-certificated instrument-rated pilot, a unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) pilot with AUVSI TOP certifications and an elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Career
Jois is a digital transformation leader with a stellar career in technology and has held multiple C-suite roles as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Chief Architect. Most recently he served as CIO for ACT. Jois has a rich technological innovation and leadership history at global firms such as United Airlines, Unisys, Capgemini, Fulcrum Digital, Wipro, Keane, Career Education Corporation, and Ruffalo Noel Levitz. His expertise spans Aviation and EdTech. Jois has contributed significantly to enterprise architecture, set up innovation centers, and led product and platform engineering. He is recognized for his work in developing low-code accelerators, microservices-based aggregation models, and cloud-elastic designs.
Academics
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a Master of Science in Computer Science (with distinction), and a Master of Science in Aeronautics (with distinction). He is currently pursuing research in Aviation with a specialization in Human Factors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). He has also completed Stanford’s Executive Education program.
He is a highly accomplished aviation professional and academic with a strong educational foundation and specialization in aviation human factors, aerospace operations, and unmanned aircraft systems. His multidisciplinary educational background allows him to operate seamlessly between aviation and technology, bringing unique perspectives to aviation’s problems and opportunities. He has a long and successful career in corporate and consulting roles, including leading aviation consulting firms and executive positions at global air carriers.
Flight Training Contributions
His work on flight training solutions and advanced technology-based flight training devices is particularly noteworthy. From a very young age, he has worked on developing new designs for flight simulators. This interest culminated in using the power of cluster computing and engineering a fixed-base 737 flight deck over 24 years and 19000 hours of his non-work time. He has helped multiple flight schools deploy simulation technology for flight training, reducing the time and cost of flight training.
His multidisciplinary career spans 34 years, with an almost even split between Airline IT, Flight Training Technology, and EdTech. At United Airlines, he led teams that designed, built, deployed, and sustained software and hardware systems supporting global Flight Operations, Airport Operations, Crew Scheduling, and Revenue Management. Beyond United, his career led him to consulting roles at some of the largest consulting firms, including Capgemini, Keane, and Fulcrum, with a primary focus on the Aviation, Travel, Hospitality, and Flight Training domains.
Aviation Credentials
Jois is a distinguished aviator, a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
In addition to his academic credentials, Jois holds a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot License with Instrument Rating (PPL/SEL, IR) and a Part 107 Remote Pilot (RP) Certificate for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), evidencing both manned and unmanned flight qualifications. He has also completed the Trusted Operator Program (TOP) Certification Levels 1, 2, and 3, affirming his advanced operational competency and adherence to industry standards in UAS operations. These credentials reinforce his expertise in the practical, regulatory, and technical aspects of aviation systems and safety. He is an FAA Instrument-rated Pilot and a Part 107 UAS Pilot. He is on the verge of taking his Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) exam and training to get his commercial, multi-engine, and high-performance ratings. By the end of July, he intends to have his Flight Instructor certification (CFI) through an accelerated program.
Project Managment Expertise
Jois holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and has maintained it current for over twenty years. This credential has allowed him to work on large and complex aviation projects, including flight operations redesign, airport reengineering, and passenger operations optimization.
Research Interests
His current research interests include the applications of Machine Learning to various aspects of aerospace and aviation. His background in combinatorial computer science and aviation enables him to build practical models that accurately reflect the real-world nuances of aviation. His research advocates a shift from the century-old practice of observation-based pilot assessments to machine-sensed ML-based pilot proficiency measurement.
Over the past decade, Jois has focused on Machine Learning (ML) and AI-oriented use cases in aviation. Grounded in theory, Jois dedicates his time to the practical implementation of ML algorithms, at times diving deep into their engineering. He has built several AI models that can predict flying proficiency degradation, identify significant pilot factors that influence flight safety, and models that use astronomical data for predicting life events.
Teaching
His teaching background encompasses topics in aeronautics, airspace, aviation project management, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), programmatic applications of UAS, computer science, software engineering for mission-critical applications, and technology consulting. His teaching philosophy is centered around developing human potential.
His focus topics include Aeronautics, Human Factors, Aerospace Project Management, and Simulator Design; Flight Operations Technology, Airport Operations Technology; Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Design, UAS Operations, and Safety.
He taught for a decade at the College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University in Chicago. He currently teaches aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Aviation.
More recently, he has begun teaching UAS topics at the University of South Florida.
SE 482 Software Requirements Engineering
ASCI 602 The Air Transportation System
ASCI 674 Project Mgmt in Avia/Aero
UA 101 - Remote Pilot Operations
UA 201 - Mapping Apps and Data Collection
UA 399 - Special Topics in Aeronautical Science
UA 499 - Special Topics in Aeronautical Science
EML 4930 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Speaking
Jois speaks regularly on software engineering, enterprise architecture, aviation operations, pilot proficiency, and, more recently, on the use of AI/ML across multiple industry domains, especially in aviation.
He is a frequent speaker at Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter meetings, and a gues speaker at various educational institutions.
Authorship
His recent publications include works on generating flight-simulator-based datasets for machine learning in aviation, as well as a new perspective on the use of learning transfer effectiveness in flight training economics.
Some of Jois’ recent works are listed below:
Jois, C. (2025). Rethinking Transfer-Effectiveness-Ratio-based Cost Savings from Flight Simulators in Ab Initio Training. Journal of Air Transportation, 1-11.
Jois, C. (2024). A Novel Method for Generating High-Resolution Pilot Proficiency Datasets Using a Flight Simulator. Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, 56(4), 903-915. https://doi.org/10.6125/JoAAA.202409_56(4).11
Jois, C. P. (2024). AI in Aviation CP Jois [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8lWkUBqWOk
Jois, C. P. (2024). Deep Tech in Travel and Transportation CP Jois [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4nCIH4nBD0
Jois. C. (2022, May 16). Simulators: focus on saving time, not logging time : Air Facts Journal. Air Facts Journal. https://airfactsjournal.com/2022/05/simulators-focus-on-saving-time-not-logging-time/
Jois. C. (2021, February 3). Wish fulfilled: flying to Kitty Hawk : Air Facts Journal. Air Facts Journal. https://airfactsjournal.com/2021/02/wish-fulfilled-flying-to-kitty-hawk/
Jois. C. (2020, April 9). Flight simulators, safety, and the power of AI : Air Facts Journal. Air Facts Journal. https://airfactsjournal.com/2020/04/flight-simulators-safety-and-the-power-of-ai/
Jois. C. (2020). Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). (2020). Aopa.org. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/january/pilot/musings-making-a-difference
FulcrumDigital. (2020). Market & Markets with CP Jois [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=E_idpk1vKFc
FulcrumDigital. (2020). CP Jois Life Beyond Work Fulcrum Digital [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_coqLwP0Yow
Jois, C. (2019). Cost Savings from Simulators in Flight Training [Unpublished manuscript]. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.
FulcrumDigital. (2019). Enterprise Architecture by CP Jois [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpKLZuofLRA
FulcrumDigital. (2019). Transformative Architecture Webinar - CP Jois [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAEvBw9TshU
Jois, C. (2015). Collaborative Simulation for Enhanced Human Factors Training [Unpublished manuscript]. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.
Jois, C. (2014). Role of Simulators in Advancing Aviation [Unpublished manuscript]. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.
Jois, C. (2013). Crew Resource Management [Unpublished manuscript]. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.
Jois, C. (2012). Modeling Air Traffic Communications in Simulators [Unpublished manuscript]. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.
PC’s Creative Side. (2007). Technology Solutions That Drive Business. https://biztechmagazine.com/article/2007/05/pcs-creative-side
Memberships
He is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). He is a regular speaker at EAA Chapters and AOPA events around the US. Many of his writings and talks can be found on the internet.
Hobbies & Interests
Jois builds and flies model aircraft, as well as his home-built flight simulator. On a good weather day, he flies his Cessna 172S, which he parks at KDPA in West Chicago.
A keen music enthusiast, Jois plays the electric guitar, drums, and piano.
Jois actively reads about astronomy, planetary movements, and their impact on human life.