WYVERN’s audits and assessments give you a clear, objective view of your operational risk—so you can make better decisions, meet stakeholder expectations, and continuously improve safety performance.
Whether you’re pursuing certification, validating a partner, or strengthening your internal systems, our audits go beyond checklists. We deliver insight, context, and actionable recommendations.
Wingman Audits
The Wingman Standard is the global benchmark for aviation safety excellence. Our Wingman Audits evaluate your operation against rigorous, real-world criteria—helping you demonstrate credibility and build trust with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
Wingman Operator
Comprehensive evaluation of flight operations, safety management systems (SMS), training, maintenance, and organizational controls.
Wingman Broker
Independent assessment of charter brokers, focusing on due diligence processes, operator vetting, risk management practices, and duty of care.
Wingman UAS
Specialized audits for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), assessing operational controls, regulatory compliance, safety systems, and mission risk management.
Wingman MRO
Detailed review of maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations to ensure compliance, quality assurance, documentation integrity, and safety culture.
Wingman FBO
Evaluation of fixed-base operators covering ground handling, fueling, safety procedures, training, and operational consistency.
Elevate to Wingman PRO
A Wingman operator is elevated to Wingman PRO when WYVERN assesses the operator’s Safety Culture, and the analysis reveals a healthy and generative culture.
To achieve this higher recognition, the operator must demonstrate that their SMS is fully effective and is in the continual monitoring and improvement phase, with a proper focus on human and organizational factors.
Other Audits & Assessments
WYVERN conducts these audits stand alone or in combination with the Wingman Certification.
The International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) is an industry code of practice for business aviation ground handlers and operators.
The International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) is an industry code of practice for business aviation ground handlers.
The International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) is an industry code of practice for business aviation ground handlers.
Ask About Our Other Audit and Assessment Services.
Mission Audit
Mission audits are mission-specific reports that provide insight to a charter {See full details}
operator that is similar to an audit but with a more focused directive.
The report includes a review of the pilots, aircraft maintenance, operator history, aircraft performance, safety management, photos of the planned route / landing site, and potential risk factors.
Mission Audits are an economical way production/film companies, universities, VIPs, and niche industries can evaluate risk, safety, and operational factors of Airline, Charter, and Private Operators worldwide.
SMS Certification Audit
The SMS Certification Audit is a Safety {See full details}
Management System (SMS) assessment based on ICAO and the Safety Management International Collaboration Group (SMICG) standards, designed and adapted to be user friendly, efficient, sophisticated yet practical.
It validates 4 levels of performance, related to the required SMS Components, Human Factors, Flight Data Analysis Program Effectiveness (if applicable), Organizational Culture, and Basic Aviation Risks.
It validates 4 levels of performance, related to the required SMS Components, Human Factors, Flight Data Analysis Program Effectiveness (if applicable), Organizational Culture, and Basic Aviation Risks.
Airport Safety Audit
An Airport Safety Audit is a systematic evaluation of an airport’s operations, {See full details}
facilities, and procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations and identify potential hazards. It involves assessing aspects such as runway conditions, signage, lighting, emergency response plans, and adherence to aviation safety standards. The audit aims to uncover risks that could compromise the safety of passengers, aircraft, and personnel, offering actionable recommendations to mitigate those risks. By fostering a culture of proactive safety management, airport safety audits contribute to the overall security, efficiency, and reliability of aviation operations.
Helipad Audit
A Helipad Safety Audit is a structured assessment of a helipad’s facilities, {See full details}
operations, and compliance with aviation standards. The audit evaluates key elements including landing areas, obstacle clearance, lighting, markings, firefighting equipment, emergency procedures, and maintenance practices.
The audit identifies potential safety risks and operational deficiencies while providing practical recommendations to improve safety, compliance, and efficiency. Helipad Safety Audits help ensure safe helicopter operations for hospitals, corporate facilities, offshore sites, resorts, and private operators.
Make Safety a Competitive Advantage
Partner with WYVERN to strengthen your safety program, validate your operations, and build lasting trust with your stakeholders.