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FAA approves SkyShare SMS for Part 135
SkyShare’s safety management system continues to mature through a dependable safety reporting system, a comprehensive internal evaluation programme, ongoing safety education and disciplined risk management.
SkyShare has developed a sizeable operation in the western US.
Read this story in our September/October 2026 printed issue.

SkyShare has received FAA approval (Declaration of Compliance) of its SMS under 14 CFR Part 5 SMS, achieved nearly one year ahead of the FAA’s compliance deadline for Part 135 operators. This milestone underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, proactive risk management and continuous safety improvement.

SkyShare’s safety management system continues to mature through a dependable safety reporting system, a comprehensive internal evaluation programme, ongoing safety education and disciplined risk management. Together, these elements create multiple layers of oversight that identify opportunities for improvement, validate operational effectiveness and reinforce a culture of continuous learning, operational excellence and adherence to industry best practices.

SkyShare’s executive leadership team is committed to fostering a culture where operational safety is the organisation’s highest priority. Through the principles of just culture, its leadership supports an environment in which employees are expected and empowered to identify hazards, report safety concerns and share lessons learned.

“Our safety management system succeeds because it belongs to the entire organisation,” notes Ricky Lee, director of safety for SkyShare. “Operational safety is achieved through collaboration, open communication and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. Every department and every employee has a role in identifying risk, learning from experience and strengthening the systems that protect our customers, our crews and one another. FAA acceptance of our SMS is a reflection of that collective commitment.”

In addition to its aircraft operations, SkyShare owns and operates fixed base operations at Salt Lake City South Valley Regional airport and Gnoss Field in Marin County, California. Headquartered at Salt Lake City International, the company also maintains operational bases in Ogden, Utah, supporting its growing charter, management and fractional ownership operations throughout the western US. SkyShare’s integrated platform includes aircraft ownership solutions, charter services, aircraft management, maintenance and FBO operations, allowing the company to deliver a seamless private aviation experience for clients nationwide.

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