The Aviation Consulting Group

What The Aviation Consulting Group does

The Aviation Consulting Group (TACG) is a privately held aviation safety training and consulting firm founded in 2000 by Dr. Bob Baron and headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The firm delivers specialized training and consulting services spanning Crew Resource Management (CRM), Human Factors, Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA), Safety Management Systems (SMS), and Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) to airlines, business aviation operators, helicopter operators, airports, MROs, flight schools, ground service providers, and civil aviation authorities across every continent except Antarctica.

TACG's core technology is concentrated human expertise supported by the proprietary Safety Culture Assessment Tool (SCAT), an online survey instrument that measures Corporate Culture, Safety Culture, and Corporate Communication in 10-15 minutes. Services are delivered through in-person courses, secure virtual platforms with hourly billing, and a catalog of self-paced online courses (SMSSAO, SRM, The Dirty Dozen, Introduction to LOSA). The firm's revenue mix is anchored in professional services (training fees, consulting hours, expert witness testimony, and movie/TV technical consulting), with a smaller subscription-style online course stream. Disclosed outcomes include a six-month human factors training program for Cessna Aircraft's 2,300+ employees and a continuous four-year engagement as primary safety instructor for a Caribbean airline with 400+ employees.

Name

The Aviation Consulting Group

Legal name

The Aviation Consulting Group, LLC

Website

https://tacgworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Myrtle Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Training Courses: In-person and virtual training courses including CRM, Human Factors, LOSA, SMS, and CBTA. Course fees charged per participant or per engagement.
2. Virtual Consulting Services: Hourly billing with block discounts available for virtual safety consulting, SMS/SSP development, training workshops, and coaching.
3. Expert Witness Services: Expert witness services provided to law firms throughout the United States for aviation safety cases.
4. Online Courses: Self-paced online courses including SMS for Small Aviation Organizations (SMSSAO), Safety Risk Management (SRM), The Dirty Dozen (TDD), and Introduction to LOSA.
5. Movie and TV Consulting: Aviation consulting for film and television productions including script review, technical consulting, actor coaching, and on-set support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Aviation Consulting Group is an aviation safety training and consulting firm that delivers crew resource management (CRM), human factors, line operations safety audit (LOSA), safety management systems (SMS), competency-based training and assessment (CBTA), aviation safety audits, expert witness, and film/TV aviation consulting services. Offerings are delivered on-site, virtually, or through self-paced online courses to airlines, business aviation operators, helicopter operators, airports, MROs, flight schools, and civil aviation authorities worldwide.

Product overview

The Aviation Consulting Group (TACG) is an aviation safety training and consulting firm that provides a comprehensive portfolio of services organized around aviation safety excellence. The core offerings include Human Factors Training, CRM (Crew Resource Management) Training, LOSA (Line Operations Safety Audit), SMS (Safety Management Systems) Training, and Aviation Safety Audits, all delivered through in-person courses, virtual sessions, and online self-paced modules. The training portfolio spans competency-based approaches (CBTA) and specialized offerings such as the Dirty Dozen, Safety Risk Management, and Introduction to LOSA as online courses. TACG extends its reach through consulting services for startups, civil aviation authorities, expert witness testimony, speaking engagements, and specialized movie/TV aviation consulting. The company also offers virtual services for remote delivery and structured packages like the SMS Jumpstart Package and Safety Culture Assessment for organizations seeking comprehensive safety program implementation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Human Factors Training Training programs covering human factors concepts for aircraft maintenance and aviation operations, including train-the-trainer, initial, and recurrent courses.
• CRM (Crew Resource Management) Training Crew Resource Management training including train-the-trainer, initial, recurrent, threat and error management, and SOP development courses for aviation personnel.
• Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Competency-based training and assessment implementation services for aviation organizations to meet ICAO requirements.
• LOSA (Line Operations Safety Audit) Line Operations Safety Audit programs for airlines, business aviation, cabin, helicopters, maintenance, ramp, military, dispatch, and air traffic management, including observation and implementation packages.
• SMS Training (Safety Management Systems) Comprehensive Safety Management Systems training including basic implementation, expanded implementation, train-the-trainer, overview, and management courses, plus specialized offerings for small aviation organizations.
• SMS for Small Aviation Organizations (SMSSAO) Online Course Self-paced online course designed specifically for small aviation organizations to implement and manage Safety Management Systems.
• Safety Risk Management (SRM) Online Course Online course covering Safety Risk Management principles and practices for aviation safety professionals.
• The Dirty Dozen (TDD) Online Course Online course explaining the twelve most common human error causes in aviation maintenance and operations.
• Introduction to LOSA Online Course Introductory online course covering the fundamentals of Line Operations Safety Audit.
• Aviation Safety Audits Comprehensive safety audit services including general safety audits, SMS gap analysis, State Safety Program audits, FAA IASA assessments, and safety culture assessments.
• Aviation Startups Consulting Consulting services for organizations starting new airline or aviation operations, providing guidance on safety program implementation and regulatory compliance.
• Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) Services Services for civil aviation authorities including State Safety Program implementation, IASA and USOAP pre-audits, performance-based oversight, and regulatory consulting.
• Expert Witness Services Aviation safety expert witness services providing case analyses, consulting, depositions, and trial testimony for legal proceedings.
• Speaking Engagements Professional speaking services for aviation safety presentations at conferences, symposia, and safety events worldwide.
• Virtual Services Remote aviation safety consulting, training, and program implementation services delivered through secure virtual platforms, offering SMS/SSP development, CRM training, and accident reviews without on-site presence.
• Movie & TV Consulting Aviation technical consulting for film and television productions, including script review, actor coaching, aircraft sourcing, and on-set support for authentic aviation depictions.
• SMS Jumpstart Package Five-day intensive package combining high-level management training, gap analysis, walk-around assessment, SMS basic implementation course, and comprehensive report to help organizations launch their SMS.
• Safety Culture Assessment Online assessment using proprietary Safety Culture Assessment Tool (SCAT) to quantify and qualify employee attitudes toward safety culture across Corporate Culture, Safety Culture, and Corporate Communication dimensions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Human factors training program implemented for Cessna Aircraft's 2300+ employees
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Named customers2 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MedAire: Provides aviation safety, in-flight medical, and security services to airlines, business aviation, and crew. Direct peer in delivering safety program support and advisory services to commercial and business aviation operators.
• Conklin de Decker: Aviation consulting firm serving business aviation, airlines, and government with cost benchmarking, safety management, and operational consulting. Comparable boutique consultancy targeting similar aviation operator segments.
• Baines Simmons: UK-based aviation safety, human factors, and SMS consulting firm serving airlines, MROs, and regulators. Direct competitor to TACG in aviation safety training and consulting, with similar target customers and service mix.
• Aviation Safety Training Ltd: UK-based consultancy offering human factors, CRM, SMS, and safety training to airlines, MROs, and business aviation. Closely comparable niche competitor with overlapping course catalogue and target customers.

Broad incumbents

• Jeppesen (Boeing Global Services): Subsidiary of Boeing providing aviation services including training, crew resource management, and operational safety tools. Adjacent incumbent offering bundled solutions that overlap with TACG's CRM, human factors, and SMS work.
• FlightSafety International (CAE): World's largest aviation training organization, now part of CAE. Overlaps with TACG on aviation training delivery and safety programs, but operates at much larger scale with training centers and simulators as a full-service incumbent.
• IATA (Consulting and Training): International Air Transport Association provides aviation training, IOSA audits, and consulting to airlines and authorities. Competes with TACG on SMS, CRM, and operational safety services but from a much broader standards-body platform.

Others

• Flight Safety Foundation: Independent non-profit aviation safety organization publishing research (AeroSafety World) and running safety programs globally. Comparable to TACG in subject-matter authority and content leadership, though structured as a membership-driven non-profit rather than a commercial consultancy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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