As a developer of WBAT, the sole FAA-supported SMS program available on the market, WBAT Safety uses its long-standing relationship with the FAA to ensure its WBAT platform is fully compliant with Part 5 guidance. In doing so, the WBAT platform supports all aspects of an effective SMS.

When evaluating risk, aviation insurers view SMS programs as a vital component for aviation operations, according to John Brogan, President and CEO of United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG), at the recent Corporate Jet Investor Miami 2021. “The insurance industry is behind it and believes in it,” he said.

Insurance companies know that SMS programs are “moving the needle on safety. They’ve done it on the airline side and the airlines have reaped the benefits… with the reduced accident rate and reduced overall insurance,” said Brogan.

Aviation underwriters notice when a company has a successful SMS. “The underwriters want to visit. They want to look under the hood and feel the SMS,“ said Brogan. “They want to feel that it’s part of your culture and that it’s active,” he said. “That will be an ingredient in the soup for underwriters pricing the risk.”

To learn how your organization can qualify for an insurance discount or to discuss how to implement an SMS or ASAP program, contact a WBAT Safety Specialist at info@wbatsafety.com.

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You can greatly reduce your stress by allowing WBAT Safety’s ASAP Managers to fully manage your ASAP program. We currently facilitate about 45 ASAP programs including operators from 141, 135, 121, and 91 types. Get the most value out of your operation by keeping your pilots flying without having to worry about running an ASAP program. Let us do all the work! Our ASAP Managers will provide consistent and reliable management, taking the burden off your team.

Is your organization hoping to develop an ASAP program? WBAT Safety offers various employee training options, manuals, and much more to alleviate the stress that comes along with starting an ASAP program.

ASAP is a voluntary, self-reporting program designed to identify and mitigate possible safety concerns. ASAP uses employee input to identify significant safety concerns and issues, operational deficiencies, non-compliance with regulations, and deviations from company policies and procedures. Each report is reviewed, and corrective actions determined based on a non-disciplinary approach to flight safety. WBAT Safety is willing to assist any operator that wishes to facilitate its own FAA-compliant ASAP program and provide a reporting platform for a reasonable, realistic price.

WBAT Safety is the sole FAA-supported Safety Management System (SMS) program available on the market and was awarded a 5-year contract by the FAA in early 2020. WBAT is a web-based system that supports all aspects of SMS, including safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, safety promotion, and SMS recordkeeping and documentation.

Watch our ASAP video to learn how WBAT Safety’s ASAP Managers can provide all of your ASAP facilitation services! To learn more, email a WBAT Safety Expert at info@wbatsafety.com to schedule a free demonstration.

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As a world-renowned center for aerospace learning and academic excellence, UND Aerospace operates one of the largest fleets of civilian aircraft in North America and the largest collegiate training fleet in the world. In addition to offering 7 aviation degrees and 15 career pathway programs, UND Aerospace features state-of-the-art facilities and offers 110+ aircraft and simulators, allowing students to log an impressive 110,000+ flight hours.

One of the core objectives of UND Aerospace is to provide skills to build and promote a culture of safety in the aerospace industry.

“UND Aerospace is excited to be partnering with WBAT Safety through their Platform+ services. Safety is an ever-changing environment and the opportunity to work with WBAT Safety to provide programs such as the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) will not only bolster UND’s organizational safety through an enhanced reporting culture, but it will provide protections to our employees and pilot group while we continue to build up a just safety culture,” said Brian Willis, Director of Aviation Safety at UND Aerospace.

“With one of the leading aviation collegiate education programs in the world, UND Aerospace is highly respected in the aviation industry,” said Kamron Githens, WBAT Safety Program Manager. “WBAT Safety looks forward to working with UND Aerospace and providing their ASAP facilitation services as they continue to enhance their safety culture.”

WBAT Safety is the sole FAA-supported SMS program available on the market. The WBAT platform is a web-based system that supports all aspects of a complete SMS, including safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, safety promotion, and SMS recordkeeping and documentation. Platform+Support subscribers have access to support, training, and customizations to help organizations utilize WBAT to their fullest potential.

Any organization can utilize the WBAT platform to collect, process, and analyze safety reports, conduct audits, and identify as well as manage risk.

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Established in 2007, Burgess Aircraft Management and Ozair Charter Services has grown to nine jet aircraft and offers on-demand jet charters as well as aircraft management. The offices and three hangars are located at the Springfield/Branson National Airport in Springfield, MO. Burgess Aircraft includes a staff of 16 pilots with a combined flight experience totaling over 100,000 hours and 200 years of aviation experience. The company has ongoing plans to expand its fleet, facilitate joint ownership programs, and expand aircraft management coverage outside of Southwest Missouri.

“As we seek to implement the FAA Safety Management System for voluntary program (SMSVP) here at Burgess Aircraft Management, we found that the WBAT Safety program met every need we were looking for in a software package,” said Kenneth Evers, Safety Officer and Line Pilot for Burgess Aircraft Management.

Kamron Githens, WBAT Safety Project Manager, offered, “We look forward to working closely with Burgess Aircraft Management as they implement their Platform+ and ASAP programs with us here at WBAT Safety.”

WBAT Safety is the sole FAA-supported SMS program available on the market. The WBAT platform is a web-based system that supports all aspects of a complete SMS, including safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, safety promotion, and SMS recordkeeping and documentation. Platform+Support subscribers have access to support, training, and customizations to help organizations utilize WBAT to their fullest potential.

WBAT Safety’s contract with the FAA is managed by Cypher, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with more than 60 years of combined IT Outsourcing and IT Service Management experience. Cypher provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enable WBAT Safety to succeed at its daily mission, specifically in the functional area of Computer/Information Systems Development (CSD).

Any organization can utilize the WBAT platform to collect, process, and analyze safety reports, conduct audits, and identify as well as manage risk.

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Faith Technologies, Inc., was established in 1972 and has become an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering, design and installation services. With a dedicated investment in technology as well as strategic project consulting and process engineering, Faith Technologies leads industry change and drives productivity, value, and safety.

WBAT Safety is the sole FAA-supported SMS program available on the market. The WBAT platform is a web-based system that supports all aspects of a complete SMS, including safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, safety promotion, and SMS recordkeeping and documentation. Platform+Support subscribers have access to support, training, and customizations to help organizations utilize WBAT to their fullest potential.

WBAT Safety’s contract with the FAA is managed by Cypher, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with more than 60 years of combined IT Outsourcing and IT Service Management experience. Cypher provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enable WBAT Safety to succeed at its daily mission, specifically in the functional area of Computer/Information Systems Development (CSD).

Any organization can utilize the WBAT platform to collect, process, and analyze safety reports, conduct audits, and identify as well as manage risk.

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California Aeronautical University offers professional pilot degree programs as well as aircraft maintenance, aviation dispatch, and aviation business administration degree programs. With an unparalleled purpose-built flight training facility at Meadows International Airport in Bakersfield, California, and world-class flight center locations in Oxnard and San Diego, California, CAU is part of a group of colleges that have been educating students for over 125 years in California.

“California Aeronautical University (CAU) recently implemented a campus-wide initiative to integrate a structured approach to increase our safety management effectiveness. After research and thoughtful consideration, we found WBAT is the most effective way for our students and staff to report safety issues. The WBAT platform is easily accessible and provides the best framework to support a sound safety culture at CAU. Every student and staff affiliated with flight, maintenance, and ground operations have been given access. With this new system, we now have an accessible way to report anything deemed unsafe,” said Matt Johnston, President at California Aeronautical University.

“WBAT Safety is proud to have California Aeronautical University join our program,” said Kamron Githens, WBAT Safety Project Manager. “CAU is known as more than just a pilot school. It is an aviation community—and we are excited to provide all of their Safety Management System (SMS) needs as they educate and train future members of the aviation industry.”

WBAT Safety is the sole FAA-supported SMS program available on the market. The WBAT platform is a web-based system that supports all aspects of a complete SMS, including safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, safety promotion, and SMS recordkeeping and documentation. Platform+Support subscribers have access to support, training, and customizations to help organizations utilize WBAT to their fullest potential.

Any organization can utilize the WBAT platform to collect, process, and analyze safety reports, conduct audits, and identify as well as manage risk.

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WBAT Safety is proud to announce that North Memorial Health Air Care is now a Platform+Support subscriber and has upgraded to receive ASAP Facilitation services.

North Memorial Health Air Care, a division of North Memorial Health in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, responds to emergencies and provides swift transport to appropriate medical facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas. With more than 4,500 service requests each year, the division’s high-performing, highly trained staff have years of critical-care experience in high-volume intensive care units, emergency departments, and ambulance services. North Memorial Health Air Care is accredited by the National Accreditation Alliance Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA) and owns and operates nine Agusta 109 helicopters, the fastest civilian helicopter on the market.

“North Memorial Health Air Care is excited to now be a part of the WBAT Platform+ and ASAP programs. The services of support configuration and training will offer to the newly stood-up Air Care Safety Office an extra ‘hand’ in oversight of Air Care’s participation within the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) ASAP program, while Air Care is also building and implementing a brand new safety management system (SMS) program. This partnership will ensure nothing is overlooked for safety during this busy time for Air Care’s leadership structure,” said Tara Harl, Aviation Safety Manager of North Memorial Health Air Care.

WBAT Safety is the sole FAA-supported SMS program available on the market. The WBAT platform is a web-based system that supports all aspects of a complete SMS, including safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, safety promotion, and SMS recordkeeping and documentation. Platform+Support subscribers have access to support, training, and customizations to help organizations utilize WBAT to their fullest potential.

“We look forward to continuing to provide all of the SMS needs for North Memorial Health Air Care in addition to the benefits the organization will now receive as a Platform+Support subscriber,” said Kamron Githens, WBAT Safety Project Manager.

Any organization can utilize the WBAT platform to collect, process, and analyze safety reports; conduct audits; and identify as well as manage risk.

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