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FlyUSA is delighted to receive Wingman designation
The scope of the evaluation includes a review and assessment of the organisation's compliance management system, internal evaluation programme, SMS, human factors, safety culture and risk management policies.
William Holtz, president of the Clearwater, Florida-headquartered Part 135 FlyUSA.

FlyUSA has secured the designation of Wyvern Wingman certified operator by achieving Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program with quarterly coaching by Wyvern. The Wyvern Wingman standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognised industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services. 

“Achieving Wyvern Wingman status reflects the standard we hold ourselves to every day. At FlyUSA, safety is our highest core value and drives every decision we make,” says William Holtz, president of the Clearwater, Florida-headquartered Part 135. “This recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering a consistent and dependable experience for our passengers and partners.”

The industry-leading Wyvern Wingman standard provides a validation that ensures an operator's performance is among the highest in the industry, allowing clients assurance of safety excellence. The scope of the evaluation includes a review and assessment of the organisation's compliance management system, internal evaluation programme, safety management system, human factors management, safety culture analysis, risk management policies, procedures and practices, emergency response plans and training programmes.

FlyUSA’s certification as a Wyvern Wingman operator sets it apart from other operators in the air charter industry,” says Andrew Day, Wyvern chief operating officer. “This achievement validates its commitment to attaining and maintaining an enduring safety culture that elevates its performance above other operators that are just beginning to embrace the value of formal safety risk management.”

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