Kilsar | TechStars "23’s Post

The massive global shortage of maintenance repair technicians is leading to maintenance mishaps and major supply chain vulnerabilities negatively affecting the #aviation industry and public perception of flying safety among other industries. A grounded aircraft or inactive critical machinery can cost organizations from $10,000 - $100,000 per hour due to maintenance costs and losses in production value. To make things worse, many maintainers waste up to 70% of their daily time manually troubleshooting problems related to the aircraft or complex systems as opposed to applying fixes. #Kilsar has developed a predictive #maintenance platform that helps MROs capture tribal knowledge from senior maintainers so that valuable process knowledge isn't lost to attrition. Kilsar's predictive maintenance platform includes a variety of features that enhance communication, troubleshooting, access to data, and predictive insights for critical systems like aircraft and heavy equipment. If you're an #MRO or maintenance shop working on critical systems within aviation, aerospace, infrastructure, heavy machinery, and equipment, we'd love to talk and provide a demo of our product!

The Kilsar team had a great time out in England this month spending time working with our customers in the USAF who are using our software platform to improve maintenance repair, operations, and logistics of aviation and depot assets. Kilsar's #dualuse platform enables organizations to capture, preserve, and distribute legacy tribal knowledge of their most skilled technicians and repairmen, improving asset uptime, maintenance operations, and efficiency. If the US plans to truly shift the manufacturing base back to the US it must be able to support the aggressive investment and growth goals despite record high atrition rates among senior industrial and aviation maintainers (civilian and DoD). #Kilsar

Kilsar spent last week in England with its Air Force customers at RAF Mildenhall Air Force Base. Kilsar has been working with maintenance personnell at Mildenhall and other bases to develop software that aviation and aerospace organizations / MROs like the US and English Royal Air Force can use to support maintenance operations of their critical assets. Mildenhall hosts units from four different major commands including the Air Combat Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Mobility Command and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and features the 100th Air Refueling Wing which serves as the only permanent U.S. air refueling wing in the European theater. The wing provides the critical air refueling bridge that allows the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe on a moment's notice. #kilsar #dualuse #defensetech #airforce #aviation #aviationtech #aerospace

Congratulations to cofounder Justin C. on his graduation from James Madison University with a Masters Degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity! Learnings from this degree will further Kilsar's company vision around maintaining proper data hygiene and security practices across the entire organization and with customers, ensuring the latest and greatest in cybersecurity protocols and standards are implemented. At Kilsar, we highly encourage continuous learning and education to all of our team members and love to see our team members improving every day. #JMU #cybersecurity #Kilsar

Digital Transformation in Aviation & Aerospace 🛩 : There is a dire need to digitally transform the aviation sector. Whether it is commercial, general, or government aviation. I've seen firsthand the critical role tribal knowledge plays in our industry. This form of knowledge, accumulated through years of hands-on experience, is invaluable for reducing downtime and accelerating the training of new technicians. However, capturing this tribal knowledge is a significant challenge. It resides in the minds of our seasoned technicians, who may retire or move on, taking their invaluable insights with them. The risk of losing this knowledge is a pressing concern that can impact operational efficiency and safety. Our learnings from both the Air Force and commercial/general aviation partners have shown that the preservation and sharing of tribal knowledge are paramount. These sectors exemplify the benefits of effectively capturing and utilizing this knowledge to enhance operations and training programs. To address this, we must embrace digital transformation and implement robust knowledge management strategies. This includes creating a culture that encourages knowledge sharing, leveraging technology to document and store this information, and ensuring it's accessible to new technicians. Tools like digital maintenance logs, video tutorials, and mentorship programs can facilitate the transfer of this crucial knowledge. By proactively capturing tribal knowledge, we not only preserve the hard-earned wisdom of our experienced technicians but also empower the next generation with the tools they need to succeed. This approach not only reduces downtime but also enhances the quality of our training programs, ensuring a more resilient and proficient workforce. Let's prioritize the capture and dissemination of tribal knowledge in our industry to safeguard our future and continue soaring to new heights. #aviationmaintenance #tribalknowledge #workforcetraining #industryinnovation #digitaltransformation

Kilsar is proud to announce acceptance into the TechStars LA program powered by JPM Morgan in Los Angeles this Fall! Our team is grateful for the opportunity to learn from an incredibly decorated and experienced team of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from various industries and backgrounds. During this 12 week program, our team we will be guided and mentored by some of the best as we continue customer discovery, product development, and growth activities. Kilsar will also be cross collaborating with TechStars Defense and Aerospace program among other DOD and GovTech oriented companies. #kilsar #techstars #TSLA #startup #fundraising #technology #AI #DOD #defense