Airlines and Aerospace

Leaders in pilot decision-making, organizational
culture, and flight path management

Our Work

In the complex, high stakes world of aviation, understanding why people make the decisions they do in the moment can mean the difference between routine and risk.

At Presage, we specialize in uncovering the human, organizational, and cultural factors behind critical decision-making. Our proprietary methodology blends psychological insights, decades of operational expertise, and data-driven analyses to reveal the unique factors influencing pilots' behaviour in the moment. We look at everything from behaviour and decision making in the flight deck, to alignment and opportunities for enhancement in broader safety management systems.

Our aviation work is led by seasoned industry professionals and supported by doctoral-level research scientists with expertise in methodological considerations and advanced analytics. We've partnered with global leaders—including Air Canada, Lufthansa, Delta, Citation Jets, Virgin, and the British Antarctic Survey—to deliver cutting-edge assessments and interventions. From our groundbreaking collaboration with Flight Safety International on Go-Around Decision Making & Execution (GADM&E) guidelines, to ongoing evaluations of pilot decision-making across major airlines, our approach is always collaborative, data-informed, and tailored to the unique operational realities of our clients.

We're also at the forefront of innovation in aviation mental health. Development of a digital application to support pilot wellbeing that will contribute to a healthier, more sustainable approach to mental health in the industry, is well underway.

Our Industry Experts

Capt. Piyush Gandhi, MBA
VP Operations and Business Development
Former VP, Flight Ops (Sunwing and Porter)
Former B737 Captain
Capt. Bill Curtis
Head of Aviation
Former Director of Flight Safety
Chair of FSF International Advisory Committee
Capt. Mark Stow
SME, Aviation
Former Chief Pilot, B787
Former Director, Flight Ops (Air Canada)
Capt. Jacques Mignault
SME, Aviation
Former Instructor, Check Pilot (Air Transat)
Former Sr Director Safety, Quality and Security

Our Areas of Expertise

Pilot Decision Making

Go-around decision making and execution, flight path management.

Safety Culture

Organizational safety culture, flight deck person, policies and procedures.

Pilot Wellbeing

Safeguarding and supporting pilots’ mental health and wellbeing.

Presage Case Studies and Client Testimonials

British Antarctic Survey
Scientific Aviation

British Antarctic Survey

A review of takeoff and landing procedures prior to the introduction of a new aircraft type

Brooke Linden · June 3rd, 2025 · 8 min. read

Virgin Australia
Commercial Aviation

Virgin Australia

Aligning policies and pilot mental models by understanding decision-making in the moment

Brooke Linden · April 6, 2021 · 10 min. read

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Last modified: September 03, 2025