All four of Duncan Aviation’s FBO locations got approved for Stage 3 of the International Safety for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH).
Duncan Aviation’s all’s FBO areas recently finished and passed the comprehensive safety audit expected for Stage 3 of the International Safety for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) accreditation. The IS-BAH certification shows airplane operators and flight departments that Duncan Aviation has a culture that advances security and is focused on a Safety Management System (SMS).
Stage 3 is the higher most level of SMS that can be obtained as of now, and confirms that security management exercises are completely incorporated into the business and that a positive safety culture is being maintained. To keep up with this most significant level of accreditation, Duncan Aviation should have security audits conducted every three years.
Allison Markey, Senior Director of Audit Programs for WYVERN said, “It was a pleasure to work with the Duncan Aviation team on their audit to IS-BAH Stage 3, The organization is well-deserving of this high honor and I am honored to have participated in this important audit. Duncan Aviation’s professionalism and enthusiasm, as well as preparedness for the audit process and the IS-BAH program is commendable.”
The company’s FBOs in Lincoln, Nebraska; Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Michigan; and Provo, Utah; join the positions of just three other FBOs in the United States and 16 overall that satisfy Stage 3 certification standards, none of which perform large-scale Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul administrations (MRO) to the degree of Duncan Aviation.
Troy Hyberger, Duncan Aviation FBO Services Manager in Lincoln said, “The safety of customers and team members is a core value at Duncan Aviation, and the IS-BAH certification demonstrates that safety is not just a goal, but a daily practice, We are very proud of our FBO Services teams at all of our locations for their dedication to safety and desire to actively mitigate risk on a daily basis, enabling our leadership team to make immediate changes, if needed, to improve ramp safety.”
Only three other FBOs in the United States and 16 worldwide currently meet Stage 3 certification. Duncan Aviation also has international aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7/365 at +1 402.475.4125 who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory repairs and overhauls.
Bob Cornett, the FBO Services Manager for Duncan Aviation’s Provo location said, “I am very proud to be associated with our Duncan Aviation FBO enterprise, which is full of dedicated individuals who continue to innovative, push boundaries and never back down from a challenge. This is what makes being a part of Duncan Aviation so rewarding. The past five years have seen an already tight enterprise team between all of our FBO locations grow closer, support one another and push each other to be even better.”
Duncan Aviation’s FBO Line Service conveniences incorporate office space, conference rooms, pilot lounge, high level weather planning, and bistro services. Customers can likewise get De-ice/Pre-heat; GPU begins with fuel, baggage handling, on location rental cars/courtesy cars, on location fitness facilities, corporate hotel rates, Quick Turn service, NATA Safety first Certified Representatives, and certification to NATA’s Sustainability Standard. The company has likewise procured the NATA Sustainability Standard.
Trent Zwiers, FBO Services Supervisor for Duncan Aviation’s AZO and BTL locations said,“The Duncan Aviation FBO teams committed to continued improvement over the last three years to earn this accreditation. We have created a lot of change in our operations that was embraced by our teams at all levels. Without their daily engagement with the SMS, our safety culture would be nothing more than a concept and we are extremely proud of their accomplishments.”
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Duncan Aviation is notable all through the business flight industry as a full-administration support office of airframe and engine maintenance, exterior paint, interior completions and refurbishments, avionics installations, line service repairs, component and parts repair, and aircraft sales and acquisitions services.
