What AirTera does

AirTera, the service mark of NATA Compliance Services, LLC, is a US-based aviation safety, security, and compliance software platform founded in 2001 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada. The company operates a multi-product suite covering an AI-powered Safety Management System (AirTera Safety, delivered via the Soarup.app platform), a paperless Identity Management System (AirTera Identity), biometric passenger screening (AirTera Screening), airport badging and crew credentialing (AirTera Credentials with CrewID and KCM sub-products), online training (AirTera Training / AirTera Learning), FAA/FMCSA/FRA/FTA anti-drug and alcohol program management, fingerprinting, and background checks. Products are sold primarily through enterprise field sales with a "Book a Demo" motion, supplemented by self-serve online portals for enrollment (FTSP, MD-3, ARFF, Airport Training OnDemand).

AirTera serves aviation operators across FAA regulatory classes, including Part 121 carriers (Eastern Airlines, Amazon), Part 125/135 charter operators (West Coast Aviation Services, George J. Priester Aviation, MindWinder Aviation), Part 139 airports, FBOs (Lynden), Part 145 repair stations, Part 91/91K fractional operators, contract pilots, and Part 61/141 flight schools. The company has 25+ years of aviation-specific compliance expertise, claims 100+ customers, and is the first industry partner to attain ACI-NA Level 2 accreditation under the Airport Workforce Development Accreditation program.

The business model combines annual subscriptions for platform modules (SMS, IDMS, Training, Credentials) with transaction-based fees for fingerprinting, background checks, and biometric screening, and recurring drug/alcohol program management fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market blends direct enterprise sales with self-serve portals for mid-market enrollment, supported by industry events (RAA, FAC, ACI, NBAA BACE, NATA), webinars, and thought-leadership content. Recent strategic activity includes the May 2025 acquisition of SSi, the May 2025 co-development partnerships with Priester Aviation and West Coast Aviation Services, a Q3 2025 ERP module launch, and the March 2026 ACI-NA accreditation.

Name

AirTera

Legal name

NATA Compliance Services, LLC

Website

https://airtera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AirTera is a Reno-based aviation safety, security, and compliance SaaS platform serving FAA Part 121/125/135 operators, airports, FBOs, and flight schools with SMS, IDMS, credentialing, training, biometric screening, and drug/alcohol program management solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Compliance Software

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) / Airport Security Command & Control (BPAKAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aviation Security (AVSEC) Training (BPAKAOAM), Airside Access Control & Perimeter Security (BPAKAMAC), General Aviation (FBO) & Private Jet Security Services (BPAKAMAK)

Keywords

• Aviation compliance software
• Safety management systems
• Identity management platforms
• Aviation background screening
• Crew credentialing software

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription/Platform Services: Recurring subscription revenue from SaaS platforms including SMS, IDMS, Credentials, Training, and Screening solutions. Clients pay for access to the platform with role-based assignments and automated compliance tracking.
2. Transaction-based Screening Services: Fingerprinting, background checks, and biometric processing services for TSA operator programs, airport runway access programs, and RAP Back enrollment. Revenue generated per transaction/screening performed.
3. Drug and Alcohol Program Management: Management of FAA, FMCSA, FRA, and FTA anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention programs including enrollment, testing, secure recordkeeping, and MIS reporting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AirTera provides an integrated SaaS platform for aviation safety, security, identity, and compliance, including an AI-powered Safety Management System (AirTera Safety), a paperless Identity Management System (AirTera Identity), crew credentials and badging, online training, biometric passenger screening, anti-drug and alcohol program management, fingerprinting, and background checks. The platform is targeted at aviation operators (Part 121/125/135), airports, FBOs, flight schools, and Part 145 maintenance organizations, with an ERP module co-developed with George J. Priester Aviation scheduled for Q3 2025 release.

Product overview

AirTera is an aviation-focused security, safety, and compliance platform offering a unified suite of products for airports, airlines, FBOs, and aviation organizations. The platform architecture centers on AirTera Safety (an AI-powered Safety Management System) and AirTera Identity (a paperless IDMS), supplemented by credentialing, training, screening, drug/alcohol program management, and background check solutions. Products include AirTera Safety (SMS), AirTera Identity (IDMS), AirTera Credentials (with sub-products CrewID and KCM), AirTera Training/Learning, AirTera Screening (biometric), the Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program, Fingerprinting, and Background Checks. A new ERP module is in co-development with George J. Priester Aviation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AirTera Identity: A fully paperless IDMS built specifically for aviation operators, automating security, safety, training, and compliance workflows.
• AirTera Safety
• AirTera Credentials
• AirTera Training
• AirTera Screening
• AirTera Learning
• Soarup.app

Products and services

• AirTera Safety (SMS) AI-powered Safety Management System that enables aviation operators to automate safety reporting, hazard identification, incident tracking, and compliance workflows in a single platform. Designed for Part 121/125/135 operators, airports, FBOs, flight schools, and Part 145 maintenance organizations.
• AirTera Identity (IDMS) Paperless Identity Management System that digitizes crew credentials, badge issuance, and identity verification workflows for aviation operators and airports, replacing manual paper-based processes.
• AirTera Credentials Crew credentialing and badging platform that integrates with TSA Known Crewmember (KCM) and Crew Authentication Technology (CAT) systems, providing digital credential management and biometric facial recognition for passenger screening. Targeted at aviation operators and crewmembers.
• AirTera Training Cloud-based online training platform that delivers general aviation and airport-specific courses, enabling aviation operators and flight schools to provide and track regulatory and recurrent training for personnel.
• AirTera Screening Background screening and identity verification service providing aviation-specific background checks for personnel, students, and crew across flight schools, operators, and airports.
• Anti-Drug and Alcohol Program Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Risk assessments can be completed in minutes while walking out to aircraft
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• George J. Priester AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2025Co-development partnership to create a next-generation emergency response planning (ERP) module for the aviation charter industry, scheduled for Q3 2025 release. The module, based on Priester's internally developed ERP framework, will be fully integrated into AirTera's existing safety management system platform and will incorporate AI-driven automation and resilience planning tools. The companies aim to offer the tool as a scalable, modernized solution to benefit the broader charter industry.
• West Coast Aviation ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationCustomer and platform partner using AirTera's Soarup SMS platform. West Coast Aviation Services worked with AirTera to co-develop the next generation of Safety Management System aligned with their proactive safety goals. The platform's AI design and adaptability enhances their ability to capture and act on safety data efficiently.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CAMP Systems International: Provides aviation maintenance, safety, and compliance management software to business and commercial aviation operators. Direct comparable to AirTera's SMS and compliance modules targeting Part 135/145 operators.
• IDEMIA: Global identity and biometric solutions provider serving aviation security, border control, and airside credentialing programs. Comparable to AirTera's biometric Screening, IDMS, and airside access control capabilities.
• Clear Secure: Operates biometric identity verification at US airports and aviation-adjacent venues. Directly comparable to AirTera's facial-recognition passenger boarding product (AirTera Screening) and airside credentialing.
• FlightSafety International: Provides aviation training and crew credentialing programs worldwide. Directly comparable to AirTera Training's aviation compliance and security training courses for Part 121/135/145 operators.

Broad incumbents

• SITA: Major provider of IT and communications infrastructure to airports and airlines, including security, identity management, and operations platforms. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving the same airport and aviation operator buyers.
• Jeppesen (Boeing): Boeing subsidiary providing flight operations, crew planning, and compliance tools to airlines and business aviation. Comparable as a broad incumbent in aviation operations and compliance software.
• CAE: Global aviation training, simulation, and crew operations services company serving airlines and business aviation. Comparable as a broader incumbent in aviation training and crew management.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Provides avionics, flight management systems, and aviation software (including Honeywell Forge) used by operators and airports. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping aviation safety, maintenance, and compliance technology offerings.

Others

• FlightAware: Aviation operations data and flight tracking platform serving operators, airports, and FBOs. Adjacent ecosystem provider relevant to AirTera's aviation operator customers but not a direct competitor in compliance.
• Passur Aerospace: Aviation data analytics and decision-support platform serving airlines, airports, and business aviation operators. Adjacent data and analytics vendor in the same aviation buyer ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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