Safety is a Journey. Partner with WYVERN.
At WYVERN, our mission, vision, and values are aligned to ensure we are always elevating your organizational performance. The world’s leading aerospace professionals turn to WYVERN for its:
- Unsurpassed education and training in our Safety Leader Training Course (SMS Workshop)
- Qualified experts
- Safety intelligence database (ACES)
- Software tools that help to manage risk – (Industry-leading QSMS Software)
- Consulting
- Virtual Safety Officer
WHY PARTNER WITH WYVERN?
Passionate about Protecting Lives
Since 1991, WYVERN has been a trusted leader in aviation safety, providing auditing and certification services to Fortune 100 companies that demand the highest standards for air charter operations.
To advance safety across the industry, WYVERN developed the Wingman Standard—the first comprehensive code of best practices for private and business aviation—setting the benchmark for excellence in flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and safety management systems.
Today, WYVERN is a globally recognized aerospace service provider, certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards. Our clients include energy and power companies, aircraft manufacturers, corporate flight departments, charter operators and brokers, air medical providers, hospitals, fixed-base operators, and maintenance organizations worldwide.
We empower aviation stakeholders to make confident, informed risk management decisions through industry-leading education, training, consulting, auditing, coaching, advanced risk management software, and a comprehensive aviation safety intelligence database.
Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, WYVERN pursues a clear vision: a world where every aerospace service provider operates with a strong and sustainable safety culture.
Contact WYVERN today to start the journey of safety excellence.
Our Mission
Protecting lives by inspiring excellence in aerospace safety.
Our Vision
Every aerospace organization has a healthy safety culture.
Our Values
Professionalism, Innovation, Relationships
Our Promises
Highest Safety Standards, Accurate, Real-Time Data, Big Company Processes with Personal
Boutique Style Service
Meet the WYVERN Team
Sonnie Bates
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Day
Chief Operating Officer
Patti Arnott
Vice President, Administration
Devin Howes
Vice President, Software Development Team
Kris Stewart
Senior Manager, Safety Support
Andrew McNutt
Operations & Marketing Support Specialist
Sam Wongchokchaipiti
International Support
Alec Blume
SAFETY DATA SYSTEMS
Jacob Copeland III
Safety Data Systems
Global Expertise, Local Presence
Our team of experienced coaches, auditors, and software engineers spans the globe, ensuring WYVERN delivers world-class safety, compliance, and technology solutions wherever you operate. With professionals located across North America,
South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, we provide the local insight and global reach to meet your needs — anytime, anywhere.
Visit the WYVERN Team at an Upcoming Industry Event
FlyHouse Reaffirms Operational Safety Standards with WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Renewal at Sun Air Jets
CAMARILLO, California (November 6, 2026) – FlyHouse has successfully renewed its WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certified Operator designation under their Sun Air Jets certificate, reinforcing the company’s longstanding commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Through its continued participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, FlyHouse benefits from structured quarterly[...]
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PRIVATE AVIATION SAFETY ADVISORY
In light of recent high-profile private aviation accidents, WYVERN, private aviation’s leading safety firm, encourages consumers of private aviation charter services to make informed decisions when selecting an operator. While private aviation offers exceptional convenience, flexibility, and accessibility, not all charter operators maintain the same level of commitment to safety.
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Nov
Nov
Austin Peay State University Becomes First College and First Flight School to Adopt WYVERN QSMS
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (November 4, 2026) – Austin Peay State University (APSU) has become the first college to utilize WYVERN’s Quality & Safety Management System, QSMS. The move positions APSU at the forefront of safety management in aviation education and sets a new precedent for how flight training programs approach safety[...]
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Nov
Nov
AEM Aviation Earns WYVERN WINGMAN Certification, Underscoring Its Commitment to Safe Operations
SELLSBURG, Indiana (October 28, 2026) -- AEM Aviation New WM has achieved WYVERN WINGMAN Certification through its participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, which incorporates structured quarterly coaching and ongoing performance development. WINGMAN Certification demonstrates AEM Aviation New WM’s alignment with the WYVERN WINGMAN Standard, a rigorous safety benchmark[...]
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Sheltair Reinforces Its Commitment to Safety with WYVERN WINGMAN FBO Renewal
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (October 15, 2026) – Sheltair has once again demonstrated its commitment to safety and operational excellence with the renewal of its WYVERN Wingman™ FBO certification across 15 of it’s FBO locations. The renewed designation recognizes the organization’s continued efforts to strengthen safety practices, support its teams, and[...]
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Oct
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Jet Access Aviation Achieves WYVERN WINGMAN Status, Reflecting a Culture of Safety and Accountability
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (October 14, 2026) -- Jet Access Aviation has achieved WYVERN WINGMAN Certification through its participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, which incorporates structured quarterly coaching and ongoing performance development. WINGMAN Certification demonstrates Jet Access Aviation’s alignment with the WYVERN WINGMAN Standard, a rigorous safety benchmark designed to[...]
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Oct
Oct
Mira Vista Aviation Demonstrates Continued Safety Leadership with WINGMAN PRO Renewal
IRVINE, California (October 7, 2026) – Mira Vista Aviation has successfully renewed its designation as a WYVERN WINGMAN PRO Certified Operator, reinforcing the company’s longstanding commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Through its continued participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, Mira Vista Aviation benefits from structured quarterly[...]
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Oct
Oct
Gold Aviation Services Earns Elite WYVERN Wingman PRO Designation, Reinforcing Its Safety-First Legacy
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (October 2, 2026) – Gold Aviation Services has earned the designation of WYVERN Wingman PRO Certified Operator, reflecting its steadfast commitment to the highest standards of operational safety. This achievement was attained through active participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, with ongoing quarterly monitoring and coaching[...]
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Oct
Oct
From the Forum to the Panel: WYVERN Leaders Drive Safety Discussions at NBAA-BACE 2026
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (September 30, 2026) – When business aviation professionals gather in Las Vegas this month for the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), October 20-22, WYVERN Ltd. will be part of the conversations that matter most to our industry: how we keep people, aircraft, and operations[...]
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Sep
Sep
Paramount Business Jets Strengthens Commitment to Safety and Transparency with WINGMAN Broker Certification
ASHBURN, Virginia (September 25, 2026) -- WYVERN is pleased to announce that Paramount Business Jets has achieved certification as a WYVERN WINGMAN Broker following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit. The certification process included an in-depth evaluation conducted by an experienced, internationally accredited aviation safety auditor, assessing the company’s[...]
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Sep
Sep
Kennedy Campus Reinforces Safety and Operational Excellence as a WYVERN Registered Operator
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (September 23, 2026) -- Kennedy Campus Ltd has successfully enrolled as a Registered Operator. The Registered Operator safety data network is an essential component of our Aviation Compliance Enhancement System (ACES). As part of this network, Registered Operators voluntarily share Safety Management System (SMS) and ERP information with[...]
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Sep
Sep
CapaJet Ltd Strengthens Commitment to Operational Excellence as a WYVERN Registered Operator
LAKE MARY, Florida (September 16, 2026) -- Capajet Ltd has successfully enrolled as a Registered Operator. The Registered Operator safety data network is an essential component of our Aviation Compliance Enhancement System (ACES). As part of this network, Registered Operators voluntarily share Safety Management System (SMS) and ERP information with[...]
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