SETTING THE SAFETY STANDARD

Though not an FAA requirement, Flexjet actively participates in a formal, top-down, bottom-up, organization-wide approach to managing safety risk and assuring the effectiveness of safety risk controls. This includes systematic procedures, practices and policies for safety risk management. Our advanced SMS provides an additional layer of protection for our aircraft owners, pilots, crews and ground personnel.

The program is based on the honor-system concept that the open, forthright sharing of apparent violations which have been discovered by Flexjet — voluntarily disclosed to the FAA and corrected in a manner acceptable to the FAA — fosters and promotes safe operational practices. By complying, Flexjet in turn forgoes any civil penalties by the FAA, all the while bolstering safety best practices.

Enhances aviation safety through the prevention of accidents and incidents by encouraging voluntary reporting of safety issues and events that come to the attention of pilots and mechanics – even though they may be involved in an alleged violation. The goal is to detect problems and safety hazards in flight operations before those problems can cause an accident.

The program is regulated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and requires operators of aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight (MTOW) of more than 12,500 pounds to conduct criminal background checks on their flight crew members and restrict access to the flight deck.

Flexjet is approved to operate in and out of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), which is a high-security environment that resides between two No Fly Zones — the Pentagon and CIA headquarters. Flexjet is among the few providers with clearance to this restricted airspace. Furthermore, our pilots are included in the TSA’s Known Crew Member (KCM) Program, which features highly scrutinized background checks.

FAA approved aircraft inspection requirements for all aircraft in the fleet, not just those with more than nine passenger seats. This fleet wide approach to maintenance — an airline standard — ensures the highest levels of safety and reliability.

Flexjet utilizes leading edge technology and is the only major fractional aircraft operator to provide real-time Flight Data Monitoring Services across our fleet of aircraft. By having flight data downloaded wirelessly at the completion of each fight, our Safety Department is able to address any potential flight safety concerns immediately with our flight crews. This ability provides our company and aircraft owners peace of mind while ensuring the quality of their flight’s operation is being monitored via an enhanced Flight Data Monitoring Program.

Interface between our ASAP and ATC’s Air Traffic Safety Action Program (ATSAP) to share important safety information.

Flexjet constantly works with the FAA and the MITRE Corporation to promote the open exchange of safety information in efforts to continuously improve aviation safety. Our company plays a key role in providing safety analysis and data sharing collaboration with the FAA to improve aviation safety for the industry as a whole.

Our Chief Safety Officer coordinates routine simulated and tabletop exercises so as to constantly be prepared to manage potentially challenging situations. The mission of our ERP is to develop and maintain a comprehensive emergency response strategy that will provide the organization with the framework to prepare, respond and recover from any emergency event that affects our aircraft, employees and aircraft owners.