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Exec 1 Aviation renews Wyvern Wingman PRO certification

Iowan Part 135 operator Exec 1 Aviation has once again been awarded and renewed Wyvern Wingman PRO certification after achieving excellence in association with ongoing participation in Wyvern's Flight Leader Program. Wingman PRO validates organisational safety culture, utilising the most advanced safety culture evaluation tools recognised by safety experts and regulatory bodies worldwide. As the safety benchmark set above Wyvern's flagship Wingman programme, Wingman PRO is the aviation industry's highest safety standard.

“We're proud to be recognised for this honour as we highly value the safety of our employees, clients and operation as a whole. Our commitment to maintaining these high standards of safety comes naturally to the morals of the leaders and front-line employees here at Exec 1 Aviation,” states Ella Osterkamp, Exec 1 director of safety.

Wyvern Wingman PRO is issued when an already established Wingman operator demonstrates effectiveness in all areas of SMS, excellence in addressing human factors and organisational safety culture, and continuous conformity to international standards demonstrated in an audit programme. The Flight Leader Program supports operators in achieving these high standards by offering tailored coaching and innovative strategies to enhance safety culture and human performance across their operations. Through this programme, operators gain access to valuable industry insights and best practices that drive continuous safety improvements.

“Wyvern is thrilled to declare that Exec 1 Aviation is a Wingman PRO operator. Adhering to the Wingman standard is evidence that the organisation has a culture of excellence that is far above its peers,” says Andrew Day, Wyvern senior vice president, operations. “This prestigious designation underscores Exec 1 Aviation's commitment to operational integrity, safety and continuous improvement, setting a benchmark of aspiration for others in the industry.”