Cypress, Texas

Paragon strengthens commitment to FBO safety

To show their unwavering commitment to safety, Paragon Aviation Group is funding a safety program to all of their 100 FBOs worldwide for free for the year 2021.

The Online Safety Officer (OSO) Program, spearheaded by aviation consultancy FBO Partners, provides consistent, industry-leading safety communication, training and regulatory compliance through their monthly safety meetings. Regardless of the FBO’s size, staffing level or stage of SMS, FBO Partners offers a complete framework for an effective safety promotion and communication program meeting several IS-BAH and SMS requirements.

Megan Barnes, President of Paragon Aviation Group says, “As an elite group of the best independent FBOs in the world, safety is far more than a buzzword for a Paragon member FBO. The Paragon Network’s emphasis on safety is an investment in our members’ success, and the consistent, safe handling of customers and their assets when visiting a Paragon FBO location.

"As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a reduction in travel which has forced many businesses to reduce overhead to compensate," she adds. "I wanted to make sure that our members would have the support they needed to not only remain in compliance, but ensure their teams’ monthly and annual training requirements were met. As our network continues to grow, we’re pleased to have partnered with FBO Partners and their comprehensive OSO Program.

“The safety initiative by Paragon Aviation Group and partnership with FBO Partners through the OSO Program, cements our leadership in advancing safety within the FBO industry and offering a complete solution for like-minded FBOs to compete on a level playing field with any FBO in the industry.”

FBO Partners Senior Associate Patrick Moylan, who leads the Online Safety Officer Program, notes “The OSO program is unlike anything in the industry today. Often, the biggest barrier to creating a strong safety culture is consistent communication and promotion. For most FBOs that barrier is in the form of time, which OSO gives back to its subscribers by providing a complete, turn-key solution to those challenges.”

Moylan, who joined FBO Partners in 2019, is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), IS-BAH Auditor, and OSHA Trainer.

The Paragon Network is a distinguished membership of elite FBOs and international handling agents that provide world-class service to general aviation travelers around the globe. Paragon Aviation Group performs a comprehensive audit of the facilities and service offered to ensure the quality of the member base before any FBO joins The Paragon Network. Each member FBO must comply with a set of strategically developed core standards to remain in the group. Paragon Aviation Group facilitates The Paragon Network.