SAN LUIS OBISPO, California (June 18, 2025) – ACI Jet 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 air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services.
“Renewing our WYVERN Wingman certification reflects ACI Jet’s continued commitment to the highest standards of safety and operational excellence,” says Sean McDonald, ACI Jet Vice President of Flight Operations. “We’re proud to partner with WYVERN and remain focused on continuous improvement through the Flight Leader Program.”
The globally recognized WYVERN Wingman Standard provides a safety benchmark that allows customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best practices before purchasing services. The scope of the evaluation includes a review and assessment of the organization’s compliance management system, internal evaluation program, Safety Management System, Human Factors Management, Safety Culture Analysis, risk management policies, procedures, and practices, emergency response plans, and training programs.
“We extend our congratulations to ACI Jet for renewing Wingman certification, a distinction that underscores their exceptional safety management system and dedication to operational and maintenance excellence,” says Andrew Day, WYVERN Senior Vice President, Operations. “Wingman Operators set themselves apart by embracing WYVERN’s rigorous assessments and ongoing safety monitoring, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to industry-leading practices.”
About ACI Jet
Founded in 1998 by William “Bill” Borgsmiller, ACI Jet has grown from a single-aircraft charter operation into a leading aviation services provider. Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, with additional facilities in Orange County and Oceano, ACI Jet offers a comprehensive range of services, including fixed-base operations (FBO), maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), private jet charter, and aircraft management.
Guided by a leadership team of seasoned aviators, many of whom are certified pilots, ACI Jet embodies its motto, “Aviators Doing Aviation™.” This philosophy ensures a hands-on approach to decision-making that prioritizes safety, innovation, and exceptional service.
As a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility, ACI Jet specializes in maintaining Bombardier Global and Challenger series aircraft, as well as Cessna Citation business jets. Their state-of-the-art MRO division upholds the highest maintenance standards, keeping aircraft operating safely and efficiently.
ACI Jet also demonstrates a commitment to community enrichment through initiatives like the VY Foundation, which focuses on promoting safety, innovation, education, and economic opportunities in aviation.
With a team of over 200 dedicated professionals, ACI Jet continues to deliver personalized aviation solutions, setting benchmarks for excellence across the industry.
Learn more about ACI Jet here.
About WYVERN
Founded in 1991, WYVERN is an ISO-9001-certified, globally recognized leader in aerospace safety risk management solutions. Providing unparalleled education, training, consulting, coaching, auditing, total enterprise risk management software, and safety data intelligence solutions, WYVERN empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions and to manage risks effectively.
WYVERN’s diverse customer base includes air charter operators, UAS operators, corporate flight departments, aerospace and defense manufacturers, energy companies, power companies, technology companies, air charter brokers, MROs, FBOs, airports, flight schools, and government agencies.
WYVERN’s Mission is to protect lives by inspiring excellence in aerospace safety.
WYVERN’s Vision is for every aerospace organization to have a healthy safety culture.
WYVERN’s Values are Professionalism, Innovation, and Relationships.
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