The IS-BAO registration is awarded by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) only to those aircraft operators who have demonstrated a commitment to establishing an effective and appropriate safety management system.

“It gives our operation great pride knowing that we have achieved IS-BAO Stage 1 registration,” said Gale Wilson, President of Hillcrest Aircraft Company. “I am proud that our team stepped up to meet the requirements of IS-BAO. The involvement of our employees through our SMS program has enriched not only the safety of our operations but our organization as a whole. In particular, our Safety Manager, Gary Groff, was very instrumental in leading those efforts. ”

“It is great to see a longtime industry leader and diverse aviation service provider like Hillcrest Aircraft Company acknowledge the importance of building an organization focused on safety and achieving IS-BAO Stage 1,” said ARGUS President and CEO, Joseph Moeggenberg. “As one of the first rotary wing exclusive operators to achieve IS-BAO Stage 1, we hope Hillcrest has helped to set the bar for others in the industry by accepting the challenge of meeting this enhanced commitment to safety.”