Pre-Screening

Our commitment to charter flight risk starts with rigorous due diligence in our aviation audits process.

We first validate the company is properly licensed to provide charter flights, establishing a high standard for inclusion. We ensure that each operator complies with Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, demonstrates a longstanding track record of safety, and can afford aircraft maintenance.

Operational History Audit

We then audit their accident history, FAA actions, personnel turnover, and liability insurance coverage per aircraft. We are also additionally insured to cover our passengers whenever we book a flight. We use Argus or Wyvern to validate our findings and to screen the individual crew members who would be piloting a flight.

On-Site Visits

We then conduct in-person evaluations to assess company culture and commitment to safety. These standards are based on some of the most rigorous standards in the industry. They’re stringent because they have been set forth to provide air charter buyers with an unparalleled air charter experience and a high level of air charter safety.

All Stratos-approved air charter operators must demonstrate an enduring commitment to private aviation safety. They must be free of accidents involving serious injury to passengers and must have NO major FAA enforcement actions taken against them — each for a minimum of five years.

All chartered flights must be crewed by two pilots, regardless of whether the aircraft is certified for single-pilot operations. To further ensure our client’s safety, we will only charter flights on turbo-prop or jet aircraft and will not organize flights on any piston-powered aircraft.

Does insurance cover charter flights? Yes, and Stratos-approved vendors go above and beyond minimums. To be compliant with the Stratos Approved Vendor Program, aircraft must first demonstrate its commitment to air charter safety by maintaining at least $25 million of insurance on turbo-prop aircraft and $50 million on all other private aircraft.

These higher levels of insurance provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of an emergency. It also shows the air charter agency’s commitment to safety and proper aircraft maintenance.

We prioritize Preferred Air Carriers. To qualify as a Preferred Air Carrier, an aircraft operator must undergo a 3rd party on-site safety audit or implement a robust SMS program through ISBAO or ACSF Certifications.

Stratos also sets high standards for flight crews through our Approved Vendor Program.

To qualify as a Pilot-in-command for charter flights arranged by Stratos Jet Charters:

Each pilot must undergo annual recurrent training through an FAA-approved program, such as SIMCOM or Flight Safety International.

These standards go well above the minimums established by the FAA, ensuring you have a highly-trained and experienced crew at the helm.

To qualify as a Pilot-in-command for charter flights arranged by Stratos Jet Charters:

To qualify as a Second-in-command for charter flights arranged by Stratos Jet Charters: