SORA 2.5 Training and Consulting for UAS Operators and Remote Pilots

Advance complex operations in the Specific category with SORA 2.5-aligned training, templates, and hands-on consulting. Avtrain is an Irish Aviation Authority Recognised Entity supporting EASA member states and UK operators with end-to-end pathways from concept of operations to operational authorisations.

Why SORA with Avtrain

• EASA SORA 2.5 will soon be published. Build applications and operations manuals aligned to the soon-to-be-published EASA SORA 2.5, based on JARUS SORA 2.5, with structured routes for AltMoC adoption by EU CAAs in the meantime.
• The UK CAA is using SORA 2.5. We are already consulting and training for UK SORA 2.5, with streamlined automation via the SORAMATE platform to support UK Operators OA applications.
• Training was prepared for practical application readiness. From ground-risk updates in 2.5 to unchanged air-risk methods, courses focus on what to change, what to keep, and how to evidence compliance.

Who should attend SORA 2.5 training?

• UAS Operators moving from PDRAs/STSs scenarios based on Operational Authorisations or scaling beyond Open category constraints.
• Remote Pilots needing competency uplift tied to OSOs, mitigations, and enhanced procedures.
• Enterprises converting legacy SORA 2.0-based OAs to 2.5 with minimal disruption.

What is included in the SORA 2.5 training course?

• End-to-end course on SORA 2.5 methodology, updated ground-risk determination, and evidencing OSOs.
• Templates and exemplars for ConOps, risk assessment, operations manual annexes, and training syllabi.
• Optional advisory on AltMoC positioning for competent authorities during transition.
• Submission-prepared SORA 2.5 application materials tailored to the mission profile and airspace context.

Why operators choose Avtrain

• Recognised Entity status with instructor-examiners from commercial aviation and UAS operations.
• Proven deliveries of cross-border projects. EASA training and active UK SORA 2.5 consulting, tools, and webinars.
• Scalable support: from single-mission OAs to fleet-wide standardisation across countries.

Consultancy services provided by Avtrain

• Operations Manual authoring and tailoring to SORA 2.5 OSOs and mitigations.
• Safety case development for linear, urban, and airport-proximate missions, with data-driven ground-risk inputs.
• UK submissions with SORAMATE configuration and DiSCO readiness checks.

FAQ

• Is SORA 2.5 accepted now in EASA states?
  • Many Competent authorities permit SORA 2.5 as an alternative means of compliance during transition. Avtrain aligns materials to current authority guidance and supports AltMoC positioning where applicable.
• Has UK SORA 2.5 replaced OSC?
  • Yes, UK SORA (based on SORA 2.5) replaced the OSC methodology on April 23, 2025, while OSC-based OAs remain valid until expiry.
• Do you support digital UK submissions?
  • Yes. Through the Avtrain-ANRA partnership, SORAMATE supports the generation of consistent outputs for the UK CAA’s DiSCO portal, with training and consulting available.

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