Safety Comes First How ECS Builds Safety Into Every Charter

ECS is a brokerage focused on arranging flights with properly certificated operators — and prioritizing safety standards that help manage risk before every trip.

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Our Safety Commitment

These are the safety standards and practices ECS follows when arranging charter flights.

Proven Track Record for over 20 years

ECS has arranged thousands of charter flights and, to our knowledge, has never had a client flight incident. This reflects a consistent focus on sourcing properly certificated operators and prioritizing recognized safety standards on every trip.

Certified Commercial Operators Only

ECS arranges flights only with properly certificated commercial air carriers that meet FAA Part 135 requirements (or international equivalent).

Third-Party Safety Ratings Prioritized

ECS prioritizes operators with recognized third-party safety ratings, including WYVERN and ARGUS.

Higher Crew Standards Can Be Requested

ECS can request additional crew experience, training, and currency standards beyond baseline requirements, subject to operator availability.

Elevated Standards for High-Requirement Clients

For clients requiring elevated standards, ECS can source operators that meet stricter criteria, including additional operational and crew experience requirements.

Safety Ratings & Independent Audit Systems

ECS uses recognized third-party safety evaluation programs as part of its operator sourcing and screening process.

The WYVERN Standard

WYVERN is an independent third-party aviation safety organization that provides recognized safety standards and verification tools used across business aviation. ECS prioritizes operators aligned with recognized WYVERN safety criteria when sourcing charter flights.

WYVERN is an independent third-party organization. ECS is not affiliated with WYVERN. WYVERN trademarks belong to their respective owners.

ARGUS TripCHEQ

ARGUS TripCHEQ is an independent third-party safety evaluation system used to review operator credentials and trip-level information. ECS prioritizes operators with recognized ARGUS safety ratings when arranging charter flights.

ARGUS is an independent third-party organization. ECS is not affiliated with ARGUS. ARGUS trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Need Higher Standards Than the Baseline?

Some clients require elevated safety criteria based on internal policy, executive travel standards, or risk management requirements.

Examples of Elevated Requests

  • Minimum crew flight hours or type experience requirements
  • Recency and training currency standards beyond baseline requirements
  • Specific safety rating tiers (where applicable) based on trip and operator availability
  • Operational history, documented procedures, and enhanced compliance expectations

Charter Safety, Explained Clearly

ECS is a brokerage and does not operate aircraft or provide air transportation. ECS arranges flights through properly certificated air carriers and prioritizes operators with recognized safety ratings when available.

Safety ratings and audit programs (including WYVERN and ARGUS) are independent third-party systems. Ratings, standards, and availability vary by operator and aircraft.

Get a Quote This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a representation, certification, or guarantee of safety performance. ECS arranges flights through certificated carriers and may request elevated standards subject to operator availability.