FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (March 13, 2025) – WYVERN is pleased to announce that Sheltair is on the path of safety excellence to achieve the distinguished WYVERN Wingman™ FBO certification. This pursuit involves comprehensive audits conducted by WYVERN, which will highlight Sheltair’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest safety and operational standards in the aviation industry. Achieving this certification will provide assurance to air charter operators that Sheltair’s facilities meet stringent safety, quality, and operational requirements, further enhancing their reputation as a leader in this field.
Sheltair is set to become the largest network of Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) to achieve Wingman FBO certification, with plans for 16 locations. This milestone underscores Sheltair’s leadership and commitment to enhancing safety and service across its vast network, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
“Sheltair is excited to announce our partnership with WYVERN! We look forward to having our Safety Management System (SMS) tested by WYVERN to ensure we continue fostering a safe and effective environment for our work family. At Sheltair, we are committed to evolving and delivering the safest operations, clean fuel, and exceptional service to our customers,” said Bobby Cavetti, Director of Safety and Training. “This partnership reinforces our mission to ensure that every aspect of our operations prioritizes safety and quality. Achieving Wingman FBO certification across our network of FBOs is a crucial step in setting a new benchmark for excellence and trust in our industry.”
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.
“The Sheltair leadership team has demonstrated their forward-leaning stance in their approach to safe ground operations, a critical element in fostering a healthy safety culture. This approach not only anchors to their desire to excel, but it also illustrates a commitment to their clients to provide the safe haven those clients have come to expect,” says Andy Day, WYVERN Senior Vice President, Operations. “We are thrilled to welcome the Sheltair network into the growing WYVERN Wingman FBO community of leading FBOs.”
The scope of the Wingman FBO evaluation includes a review and assessment of Sheltair’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.
About Sheltair
Sheltair is a family-owned company that enjoys a national reputation for its superior customer focus and service-driven corporate culture. Founded in 1963 by Jerry Holland, father of current Sheltair President Lisa Holland, it is the nation’s largest privately-owned aviation network, proudly operating 16 award-winning FBOs and a portfolio of over 4.7 million square feet of aviation-related properties under the mission of Family First. Fuel. Build. Serve.
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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