SHELDON, Iowa (December 31, 2025) — Midwest Flying Service has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program with ongoing quarterly coaching by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, establishes a trusted safety benchmark, enabling air charter customers to evaluate operator performance against recognized industry best practices.
“Safety is our number one priority, especially when supporting life-saving transplant missions,” says Nicholas Vust, Midwest Flying Service Chief Pilot. “Achieving WYVERN Wingman Level 3 SMS is a direct reflection of our unwavering commitment to the highest safety standards for our transplant teams, patients, and partners.”
Achieving Wingman status requires meeting the industry’s most rigorous safety criteria. The scope of the evaluation encompasses a review 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.
“Midwest Flying Service’s successful renewal of their WYVERN Wingman Certification is truly commendable,” said Andrew Day, WYVERN COO. “Their unwavering dedication to safety, professionalism, and operational excellence reflects the core values of the WYVERN Wingman program and sets an outstanding example for the broader aviation community.”
About Midwest Flying Service
Midwest Flying Service is a family-run aviation company based in Sheldon, Iowa, providing charter flights and specialized air transportation solutions since 1992. Operating a versatile fleet capable of flying between 1,200 and 3,500 nautical miles and accommodating six to nine passengers, the company enables clients to travel on their own schedules while accessing smaller airports often underserved by commercial airlines. This flexibility allows travelers to bypass crowded terminals, long security lines, and baggage delays, resulting in a more direct, efficient, and comfortable travel experience.
Medical evacuation and organ transplant flying are central to Midwest Flying Service’s operations. With multiple flight crews on call 24/7, the company provides rapid, time-sensitive air transportation for organ transplant teams, ensuring they can reach donor and recipient locations without delay. These missions demand precise coordination, operational flexibility, and uncompromising reliability. Designed to respond at a moment’s notice, Midwest Flying Service combines experienced crews with a readiness-driven operation to support lifesaving medical care when every minute matters.
Safety, reliability, and personalized service guide every aspect of Midwest Flying Service’s operations. Whether supporting urgent medical and transplant missions or providing flexible charter solutions for business and personal travel, the company remains committed to delivering dependable, responsive, and client-focused aviation services tailored to each mission’s unique demands.
Learn more about Midwest Flying Service 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.
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