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
WYVERN was founded in 1991 by a group of safety-focused professionals who created The Wingman Standard for rigorously vetting air charter operators. Soon thereafter, WYVERN officially became the world’s first business aviation audit company.
With inspired leadership and an agile, innovative team, WYVERN is a globally recognized, an ISO-9001 certified service provider within the aerospace industry. We continually guide aviation stakeholders in safety risk management decision-making through our unsurpassed education, training, consulting, auditing, expert coaches, SMS software, and safety intelligence database.
WYVERN’s diverse customer base includes Charter Jet operators, Charter Helicopter operators, UAS operators, Corporate Flight Departments, Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers, Charter Brokers, MROs, and FBOs, all of whom benefit from our comprehensive aviation safety solutions.
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
Senior Vice President, Operations
Patti Arnott
Vice President, Administration
Kris Stewart
Senior Manager, Safety Support
Tyler Jappe
Senior Manager, Operations
Andrew McNutt
Operations & Marketing Support Specialist
Devin Howes
Assistant VP, Software Development Team
Alec Blume
SAFETY DATA SYSTEMS
Jacob Copeland III
Safety Data Systems
Visit the WYVERN Team at an Upcoming Industry Event
Premier Private Jets Continues to Shine with WYVERN Wingman Certification Renewal!
STUART, Florida (June 13, 2025) -- Premier Private Jets has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining 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[...]
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Jun
Jun
TAG Aviation Continues Legacy of Safety with WYVERN Wingman Renewal in Cayman and San Marino
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands & DOGANA, San Marino (June 11, 2025) -- TAG Aviation has earned and renewed its WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator status for both its Cayman and San Marino locations by maintaining the Wingman Standards following successful audits conducted by WYVERN in May 2025. The WYVERN Wingman Standard,[...]
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Jun
Jun
Solairus Aviation Demonstrates Excellence with WYVERN Wingman Certification Renewal!
PETALUMA, California (June 6, 2025) -- Solairus Aviation has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program with quarterly coaching by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman
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Jun
Jun
Welcome Aboard, Schubach Aviation – A New WYVERN Wingman Operator!
CARLSBAD, California (June 4, 2025) — Schubach Aviation has earned WYVERN Wingman Operator status through the Flight Leader Program, enhanced by quarterly coaching from WYVERN. Recognized as the first audit standard in the air charter industry, the WYVERN Wingman Standard establishes a critical safety benchmark, enabling customers to evaluate and[...]
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Jun
Jun
JetBetter Joins the Ranks of WYVERN’s Trusted Registered Brokers!
BOCA RATON, Florida (May 30, 2025) – JetBetter has officially joined the WYVERN Broker Membership program, gaining access to our cutting-edge Aviation Compliance Enhancement System (ACES)—a robust platform that helps brokers become the most informed charter buyers in the industry.
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May
May
WYVERN welcomes FLYBLACK as a New Registered Broker!
NEW YORK, New York (May 28, 2025) – FLYBLACK has officially joined the WYVERN Broker Membership program, gaining access to our cutting-edge Aviation Compliance Enhancement System (ACES)—a robust platform that helps brokers become the most informed charter buyers in the industry.
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May
May
Qatar Executive’s Renewal as a WYVERN Wingman Operator: A Continued Partnership in Excellence!
DOHA, Qatar (May 21, 2025) – Qatar Executive has once again secured its designation as a WYVERN Wingman Operator following a successful audit conducted 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[...]
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May
May
WYVERN is Proud to Welcome 24/7 Jet as a Trusted Wingman Operator!
VAN NUYS, California (May 16, 2025) — 24/7 Jet has achieved WYVERN Wingman Operator status through the Flight Leader Program, supported by quarterly coaching from WYVERN. As the first audit standard in the air charter industry, the WYVERN Wingman Standard sets a safety benchmark, empowering customers to compare service providers[...]
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May
May
WYVERN Welcomes Carlisle Air Group as a New Wingman Operator!
PHOENIX, Arizona (May 14, 2025) – Carlisle Air Group has secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Operator by earning 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[...]
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May
May
A New Era of Excellence: Davinci Jets is the 100th Member in WYVERN’s Flight Leader Program!
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (May 7, 2025) – Davinci Jets and WYVERN have reached a remarkable milestone as Davinci Jets becomes the 100th member of WYVERN’s progressive Flight Leader Program, cementing its role as a leader in private aviation safety and operational excellence. While maintaining the esteemed WYVERN Wingman PRO certification,[...]
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May
May
Apollo Jets Renews WYVERN Wingman Broker Certification!
NEW YORK, New York (April 2, 2025) — WYVERN proudly announces that Apollo Jets has been recertified as a WYVERN Wingman Broker. The accreditation by WYVERN, a globally recognized seal of aviation safety, reinforces Apollo Jets’ commitment to exceeding the industry’s best practices and maintaining a resilient safety-first culture.
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Apr
Apr
Swiss Private Jet S.A. Renews WYVERN Wingman Certification!
GENEVA, Switzerland (March 31, 2025) — Swiss Private Jet S.A. has once again secured its certification of WYVERN Wingman Operator by maintaining 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[...]
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Mar