Business Aviation Safety Consortium

What Business Aviation Safety Consortium does

Business Aviation Safety Consortium (BASC) is a private, membership-based organization that provides Safety Management System (SMS) verification, external audits, and ongoing safety education to business aviation operators. The company targets corporate flight departments and business aviation organizations seeking to move beyond baseline IS-BAO compliance toward continuous safety improvement, with services fully aligned to ICAO Annex 19, ICAO Annex 6, and FAA 14 CFR Part 5 regulatory standards. Its service portfolio includes SMS verification, an External Audit Program (in which 25% of members participate annually), an Internal Evaluation Program (IEP), a Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT), and member education programs. Named enterprise members include Stryker, AbbVie Aviation Department, Norfolk Southern Corp., Embraer Executive Jets Flight Operations, Masco, and Master Four LLC/TFT Aviation.

BASC's operating model is anchored by a Standardization Board composed of experienced operators that provides peer-led oversight, with an explicit emphasis on benchmarking and data sharing across the membership to deliver measurable safety improvement. The company is privately held as AviationConsortium.com, LLC, headquartered in Houston, TX, with a small operating team (1-10 employees) led by founder, CEO, and president Jason Starke. The technical core is a compliance evaluation framework, member-facing portals, and standardized audit protocols rather than a software platform per se.

Revenue mechanics are subscription-based with annual billing on quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise via a consultation-based sales motion that converts consultation requests into membership enrollments. Marketing emphasis is on thought leadership via LinkedIn, an email newsletter, blog content, and industry events, positioning BASC as a more engaging alternative to legacy SMS compliance providers.

Name

Business Aviation Safety Consortium

Legal name

AviationConsortium.com, LLC

Website

https://aviationconsortium.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Business Aviation Safety Consortium (BASC) is a private membership organization providing Safety Management System verification, external audits, and ongoing safety education to corporate flight departments and business aviation operators, aligned with ICAO and FAA regulatory standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Safety Compliance Services

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Operational Compliance (THABAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN), Aviation Security Training, Compliance & Audits (AVSEC Programs) (BPAKAMAH), EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF), Human Factors, Safety Management & Maintenance Error Prevention (EDAOAFAM)

Keywords

• Aviation safety verification
• SMS compliance services
• Flight risk assessment
• Aviation audit programs
• Safety management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Program: BASC operates as a membership-based organization providing safety compliance services to business aviation operators. Members gain access to verification services, education programs, audits, and a member portal for ongoing compliance management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Business Aviation Safety Consortium (BASC) delivers Safety Management System (SMS) verification, external audits, and continuous-improvement services to corporate flight departments and business aviation operators. Its portfolio includes the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP), Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) guidance, ongoing education/training programs, and a Member Portal, all delivered under an annual membership model aligned with ICAO Annex 19, ICAO Annex 6, and FAA 14 CFR Part 5.

Product overview

BASC offers a unified suite of aviation safety services built around its core Safety Management System (SMS) verification and external audit programs. The portfolio includes the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) as a development tool, Flight Risk Assessment Tools (FRATs) for pre-flight risk evaluation, and ongoing education and training programs. Members access these services through a dedicated Member Portal platform. The organization emphasizes regulatory alignment with ICAO Annex 19, Annex 6, and FAA 14 CFR Part 5 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Management System (SMS) Verification Services Verification of SMS, regulatory, and operational standards for high-performing business aviation organizations; fully aligned with ICAO Annex 19, Annex 6, FAA 14 CFR Part 5, and supporting ICAO/FAA agency guidance.
• External Audit Program Ongoing external audits conducted by BASC Facilitators/Auditors, with 25% of BASC members participating in an external audit each year as part of the continuous improvement model.
• Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) A development tool used by member organizations to internally evaluate and improve safety performance.
• Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) Pre-flight risk evaluation tool with guidance focused on identifying 'What's different about today' in daily operations, used by member flight departments.
• Education and Training Programs Ongoing education and training programs for aviation safety professionals and member organizations to maintain currency within the BASC program.
• BASC Membership Program The umbrella annual membership offering that bundles SMS verification, external audits, IEP, FRAT guidance, education programs, and Member Portal access for business aviation operators, billed annually on a quote-based subscription.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% of BASC members participate in an external audit with a BASC Facilitator/Auditor each year

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Flight Safety Foundation: Flight Safety Foundation runs BARS (Basic Aviation Risk Standard), a comparable aviation safety audit and certification program. Like BASC, it provides standards-based safety oversight for operators and overlaps directly in the SMS verification niche.
• Wyvern: Wyvern offers safety audits, risk management, and operational consulting for business aviation operators. It competes head-to-head with BASC in providing third-party safety ratings and SMS-related services.
• International Business Aviation Council (IBAC): IBAC operates the IS-BAO (International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations) audit program, which is the incumbent SMS standard BASC explicitly positions itself against. Both serve business aviation operators seeking third-party safety verification.
• ARGUS International: ARGUS provides aviation auditing, ratings, and safety management services to business and commercial operators. It is a direct competitor in the third-party aviation safety verification space, with a similar enterprise customer base.

Broad incumbents

• International Air Transport Association (IATA): IATA operates IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit), a comparable operational safety audit standard used by commercial operators. It is a broader incumbent whose safety audit framework is conceptually adjacent to BASC's SMS verification service.
• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA): NBAA is the largest US business aviation industry association, broadly serving the same operators BASC targets. It does not run an SMS verification program itself, but shapes standards and education that intersect with BASC's offerings.
• BSI Group (EHS / ISO consulting): BSI is a large certification body that issues ISO 45001 and aviation-related management system certifications. It is comparable as a standards-based management systems verification provider, although not aviation-specialized.
• DNV (Aviation safety services): DNV is a major certification and assurance body that provides aviation SMS, quality management, and operational safety assessments. It is comparable to BASC in delivering management systems verification but across many industries.

Emerging players

• Aviation Safety & Security Solutions (AS3): AS3 provides aviation safety management, SMS implementation, and consulting services to operators. It competes for the same SMS consulting and audit engagements that BASC addresses with its verification program.
• Aviation Safety Alliance: Aviation Safety Alliance is a smaller industry alliance offering SMS and safety culture resources to business aviation operators. It overlaps with BASC's safety education and benchmarking positioning at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/business-aviation-safety-consortium

Compliance3 records

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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