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 playing a key role in supporting and sustaining that progress.
The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the aviation industry’s first standard developed specifically to audit air charter operations, serves as a trusted safety benchmark. It enables charter customers to evaluate operator performance against recognized industry best practices, with a focus on risk management, operational discipline, and safety culture.
“At Gold Aviation Services, our goal is to surpass regulatory safety standards rather than meet them, and the individuals who make up our teams are the reason we do,” said Paige Tehse, Director of Safety.
“The commitment to safety, passion, and integrity runs through every part of the company, from flight operations and maintenance to charter sales, scheduling, and accounting, and it holds because our people apply this dedication consistently across our operation.”
“WYVERN’s coaching has strengthened our systems and keeps our performance under review year-round. Wingman PRO recognizes the standard we have established over three decades, and it shapes what we build next.”
Wingman PRO represents one of the aviation industry’s highest standards for safety excellence. Certification is awarded only to operators that demonstrate exceptional performance across all elements of their safety management system (SMS), effectively manage human factors and organizational safety culture, and consistently comply with international standards through robust internal audit processes.
“Gold Aviation Services’ achievement of WYVERN Wingman PRO certification reflects a strong and sustained commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence,”said Andrew Day, Chief Operating Officer at WYVERN. “This distinction recognizes an organization that looks beyond regulatory compliance and proactively seeks opportunities to strengthen its safety systems, operational practices, and organizational culture. By embracing proactive risk management, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout its operation, Gold Aviation Services has demonstrated the qualities we expect from a Wingman PRO operator. We are proud to recognize their achievement and their continued commitment to advancing safety within the aviation industry.”
Achieving Wingman PRO highlights Gold Aviation Services’ proactive approach to safety management, including ongoing evaluation of operational procedures, training, and risk mitigation strategies. By integrating predictive safety practices and fostering a culture where every team member actively contributes to safety, Gold Aviation Services ensures the highest level of reliability and confidence for clients, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in private aviation.
About Gold Aviation Services
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Gold Aviation Services provides aircraft charter, management, maintenance, and aircraft sales. The company has served private aviation clients for more than three decades and operates around safety, professionalism, efficiency, discretion, and personalized service.
Gold Aviation Services provides charter solutions for a range of business and personal travel requirements. Clients fly on a modern Embraer fleet of Phenom 300/300E and Praetor 600 aircraft, supported by experienced aviation professionals and flight crews, with each trip coordinated for reliability and flexibility.
For aircraft owners, Gold Aviation Services offers comprehensive management solutions designed to simplify the responsibilities associated with aircraft ownership. Services include flight coordination, scheduling and dispatch, maintenance oversight, expense management, regulatory support, aircraft detailing, and related operational support. The approach is designed to increase aircraft availability and give owners clearer visibility into how the aircraft is operated and maintained.
Gold Aviation Services also supports aircraft sales and maintenance requirements. From its South Florida base, the company combines decades of aviation experience with a service-focused approach to private travel and aircraft ownership.
Learn more about Gold Aviation Services here.
About WYVERN
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.
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