About
Kyle Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of SAIF Autonomy, a company developing control assurance technology for autonomous and physical AI systems. He has a background in aviation, having worked as a civil and military pilot, as well as experience in programme management. At SAIF Autonomy, he leads a team of engineers, researchers, and business partners focused on safety, reliability, and accountability in autonomous systems.
Founder at Saifautonomy
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Experience
- SAIF AutonomyCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2023 — present
- Founders PledgePledgercurrent2024 — present
- AirlinePilot2022 — 2024London, England, United Kingdom
- Rowden TechnologiesAir Domain Lead2022Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Rapid Capabilites Office (RCO) - Senior Programme Manager & Evaluator Pilot2020 — 2022
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Airbus A330 VVIP Captain2015 — 2022
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Pilot - Various types of both Fixed and Rotary Wing platforms.2007 — 2022
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Deputy Senior Manager VVIP Operations for the UK State Airbus, RAF Voyager Force2017 — 2020Oxford, United Kingdom
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Chinook Operational Conversion Flight Co-ordinator and Course Manager2013 — 2014RAF Odiham
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Chinook Display Team Manager2012 — 2014RAF Odiham
- Royal Air Force (RAF)18(B) Squadron Operations’ Officer and Chinook mission planning system project lead2012 — 2013RAF Odiham
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Strategic Communications Analyst2008Directorate of Media and Communications, Ministry of Defence, Whitehall
- Mithril RacingEvent Instructor1998 — 2006Goodwood Motor Circuit
Skills & more
Flight Test1Trial Management1Project Planning1Network CommunicationsMachine LearningArtificial Intelligence (AI)DronesDrone PilotingUAVUnmanned VehiclesAutonomous VehiclesSecurity Management
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Budget ManagementMilitary OperationsRisk ManagementRisk AssessmentProject ManagementSponsorship RelationsPublic RelationsHelicoptersPublic SpeakingLeadershipTeam Leadership- A320 Type Rating/IR — CAA International - Part of the UK CAA
- Freedom of the City of London — City of London Corporation
- Certified Innovation Leader (CIL) and Fellowship (FIKE) — INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
- Evaluator Aircrew — ETPS
- A2 C of C and GVC UAS Operator — EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency
- Capability and Aquisition Practitioner — Cranfield University
- Certified Innovation Practitioner — INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
- Liveryman — The Honourable Company Of Air Pilots
- A330/350 Type Rating/IR+PBN — CAA International - Part of the UK CAA
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) — EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kyle Thomas?
- Kyle Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of SAIF Autonomy, a company developing control assurance technology for autonomous and physical AI systems. He has a background in aviation, having worked as a civil and military pilot, as well as experience in programme management. At SAIF Autonomy, he leads a team of engineers, researchers, and business partners focused on safety, reliability, and accountability in autonomous systems.
- Where does Kyle Thomas work?
- Kyle Thomas is Founder of Saifautonomy.
- What companies did Kyle Thomas found?
- Kyle Thomas founded Saifautonomy.
- Where did Kyle Thomas go to school?
- Kyle Thomas studied at Oxford Brookes University (Bachelor of Arts, History).
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Shared employers
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