Responsible AI at Ironfleet
At Ironfleet, safety, trust, and accountability guide everything we build. Because our AI systems support aviation operations, we design them to align with the values and expectations of the aviation community—including safety culture, operational integrity, and respect for human expertise.
Our goal is to ensure that AI enhances decision-making while keeping people firmly in control.
Our Commitments:
1. Safety by Design
We develop AI systems with a safety-first mindset. This includes rigorous testing, verification, and continuous monitoring to ensure reliability and responsible performance—especially in operational or maintenance environments where accuracy matters.
2. Human Authority & Judgment
Our AI tools support professionals, not replace them. Pilots, technicians, dispatchers, and operators always remain the final decision-makers. AI outputs are advisory and intended to enhance situational awareness, not override regulatory obligations or operational control.
3. Traceability & Transparency
We strive to make AI-assisted actions understandable and reviewable. Our systems are designed to provide clear explanations, appropriate context, and transparent data handling so users know how recommendations are generated and what their limitations are.
4. Aviation-Aligned Values
We follow principles consistent with FAA safety culture, including hazard awareness, continuous improvement, and open reporting. Our work reflects aviation’s longstanding commitment to learning, accountability, and reducing risk wherever possible.
5. Privacy and Data Protection
We treat customer and operational data with strict confidentiality. Data is collected and used responsibly, protected by strong security controls, and never used for model training without explicit permission.
6. Fairness and Non-Discrimination
We evaluate our models for potential unintended bias and take steps to prevent unfair outcomes in operational or maintenance workflows.
7. Responsible Use
We partner with customers to ensure AI tools are used appropriately and within operational, regulatory, and organizational procedures. We prohibit uses of our technology that contradict safety responsibilities, regulatory requirements, or ethical expectations.
8. Continuous Improvement
Responsible AI is an ongoing commitment. We continuously update our processes, perform safety reviews, and adapt to evolving FAA guidance, industry standards, and technological advancements.
Our Mission
Aviation has always held itself to the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Our job is to build AI systems that honor these values—systems that are dependable, transparent, and designed to support the people who keep aircraft safe and operational every day.
For questions about our Responsible AI practices, please contact: john.gale@ironfleet.ai
