Aviation Business Due Diligence

Aviation business due diligence from SGS – enhance safety, improve service quality and protect your assets by choosing a Rated Operator.

When selecting an aviation operator, you want to know that they provide high levels of quality, are committed to safety and will manage your assets wisely.

We can help you make your selection by performing due diligence through our Operator Ratings. When you choose a Rated Operator^TM, you can be sure you have hired an operator that has already demonstrated the highest levels of quality, safety and performance in the aviation industry.

Why choose aviation business due diligence from SGS?

Our due diligence service, applied via our Operator Ratings program, enables you to ensure that operators comply with the strictest quality and safety standards. We offer three operator rating levels: Gold, Gold Plus and Platinum.

Requirements for Gold Rated Operators

Operating certificate for a minimum of one year
At least one turbine aircraft on certificate
In-depth historical safety analysis
Pilot background check
Aircraft operational control validation

Requirements for Gold Plus Rated Operators

Operating certificate for a minimum of one year
At least one turbine aircraft on certificate
In-depth historical safety analysis
Pilot background check
Aircraft operational control validation
On-site audit with uncorrected findings

Requirements for Platinum Rated Operators

Pilot background check
Operating certificate for a minimum of one year
At least one turbine aircraft on certificate
In-depth historical safety analysis
Aircraft operational control validation
Emergency response plan
On-site audit with no or corrected findings
Functioning safety management system

Unrivaled Aviation Due Diligence from a Leading Provider

As the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, we have extensive experience in aviation management and the provision of due diligence services.