Elevate Your Safety Performance
Not just compliance — organizational excellence through Education · Collaboration · Evaluation.
Why choose BASC?
01
Operational Excellence
Verification of SMS, regulatory, and operational standards for high-performing organizations.
02
Continuous Improvement
Ongoing education and audits. Twenty-five percent of BASC members participate in an external audit with a BASC Facilitator/Auditor each year.
03
Active Compliance
Achieved through adherence to standards, and currency within the BASC program.
04
Regulatory Standards
Fully aligned with ICAO Annex 19, Annex 6, FAA 14 CFR Part 5, FAA Regulations, and supporting ICAO, FAA, and related agency guidance.
05
Operator-Led Oversight
Standardization Board composed of experienced operators.
06
Collaboration & Safety
Emphasis on benchmarking and data sharing to deliver measurable safety progress and dividends.
What our clients say
It felt like you were a member of our team the moment you walked in the door.
Chris Valentine
Director of Flight Operations, AbbVie Aviation Department
I truly believe BASC is a much more engaging model for SMS compliance than legacy providers.
Thomas Howe
Aviation Safety Manager, Embraer/Executive Jets Flight Operations
Regarding FRATs, we emphasize 'What's different about today?
Aaron Haltenhoff
Standards Captain, Stryker
Safety is not political.
Mark Chaffinch
Director of Aviation, Norfolk Southern Corp.
For some reason we felt like we needed to do IS-BAO. We are with BASC because we are PASSIONATE about it.
Kevin DeSha
Director of Aviation, Master Four LLC/TFT Aviation
We use the IEP as a development tool. We get it.
Greg Burris
Director of Aviation, Masco
It felt like you were a member of our team the moment you walked in the door.
Chris Valentine
Director of Flight Operations, AbbVie Aviation Department
We use the IEP as a development tool. We get it.
Greg Burris
Director of Aviation, Masco
I truly believe BASC is a much more engaging model for SMS compliance than legacy providers.
Thomas Howe
Aviation Safety Manager, Embraer/Executive Jets Flight Operations
Safety is not political.
Mark Chaffinch
Director of Aviation, Norfolk Southern Corp.
Regarding FRATs, we emphasize 'What's different about today?
Aaron Haltenhoff
Standards Captain, Stryker
For some reason we felt like we needed to do IS-BAO. We are with BASC because we are PASSIONATE about it.
Kevin DeSha
Director of Aviation, Master Four LLC/TFT Aviation
Benefits & Commitments of Membership
Why be a BASC member?
As a BASC Member
Innovate and Elevate Your SMS
Your team is given the tools and extended networking to innovate, verify, and sustain your SMS at a High Performing Level.
Engage in the Business Aviation SMS Hub
Your team has access to and actively participates in the focal point for all things Business Aviation SMS, without the distractions.
Stay Aligned with Regulatory Standards
Your team is not subject to trendy, bright idea, feel good notions that are not part of any regulation. BASC is all about best practices…best practices that are best for YOU!
Shape the Future of SMS Programs
Your team can recommend improvements, ensuring your input is valued while maintaining program integrity.
Vote on BASC’s Future Direction
You are a voting Member regarding the future direction and progress of the BASC Nation.
Leverage Expert SMS Support
You are given full access to a diverse support team and network of SMS Subject Matter Experts (SME).
Benefit from Shared SMS Data
Your department gains the benefit of cumulative data shared among the Membership.
Earn a Prestigious SMS Certification
Your organization receives and maintains a SMS Letter of Compliance and Certificate with a gold embossed seal.
Schedule Your Consultation Today!
Request a consultation today and discover the benefits BASC can offer to your organization
