Canadian Air Force uses new release of BoSS Combined for their Pilot Screening Program

VisImage Systems Inc (VIS) is proud to announce the release of the latest version of BoSS Combined, our Automatic Body Measurement System which provides measurements for both the standing and seated postures.

The new version offers improved functionality and better integration between the two components. James Kuang, Quality Assurance Leader at VIS, says, “The new release is easier to use, and meets all of our users’ requirements. We are confident that they will be very pleased with the new version.”

This release of BoSS Combined is a key component in the new Canadian Air Force (CAF) pilot screening system, which is the first in the world to digitally measure each pilot candidate and determine which aircraft the candidate is eligible to fly. In the past, all-or-nothing criteria restricted eligibility to a fraction of the interested candidates, but by comparing the actual measures of each candidate with the operational requirements of each aircraft, the doors have been opened, and many more men and women can be trained to fly those aircraft.

In addition to pilot screening, this technology can be used to screen for candidates for any occupation where there are operational demands requiring people fall within a certain range of sizes. Examples include army, navy, emergency response, airline pilots, and heavy equipment operators.

Initial reaction from Pierre Meunier, our research and development partner from DRDC Toronto (Defence Research & Development), is very positive. “BoSS-21 offers a unique combination of speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness that makes it the best solution for the Canadian Forces. In my view, the CAF is putting in place a truly progressive and unique approach to pilot selection that will serve it well in the years to come.”

For more information of our BoSS Combined product, or to arrange a demonstration, please contact us at info@vis.ca.