Safety Leader Training Course

The co-founder of Jets.com, Edgar Alacan helped grow the company from a startup to a thriving jet charter company with more than 50 employees and $40 million in annual revenues. To stay informed of topics within the aviation industry, Edgar Alacan maintains membership in the WYVERN Air Charter Safety Foundation.

Committed to enhancing safety and security worldwide, WYVERN helps aviation service providers create strong safety management cultures within their organizations. WYVERN’s Safety Leader Training Course teaches essential skills to enable professionals to lead teams effectively and contribute to overall operational excellence.

The four-day classroom course is held at WYVERN headquarters or on-site, as well as in a four-day online format. Coursework includes progressive safety techniques that follow guidance from multiple aviation authorities, professional organizations, and the Safety Management International Collaboration Group. The course counts as four credits toward an NBAA Certified Aviation Manager credential and fulfills training requirements toward recognition as a Certified International Safety Manager by the International Society of Safety Professionals.

The Air Charter Safety Foundation's ASAP Program

As co-founder of business aviation leader Jets.com, Edgar Alacan guides a company that generates more than $40 million in revenue each year. In addition to his leadership role with Jets.com, Edgar Alacan belongs to professional organizations such as the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF).

One of the largest professional organizations dedicated to the charter airline industry, ACSF focuses on improving safety standards and regulations through educational tools, legislative advocacy, and risk-management programs. Among other initiatives, ACSF and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jointly operate the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). 

A voluntary self-reporting program, ASAP reduces risk in the charter aviation industry by encouraging members to identify and report possible flight hazards and other safety issues. Among other concerns, ACSF encourages ASAP participants to report operational deficiencies, regulatory compliance issues, and failures to follow safety protocol. All reports are investigated by the FAA and, assuming the violations are not criminal in nature, responded to through non-punitive measures.

Participation in ASAP offers numerous benefits to charter jet operators. In addition to making the skies safer for operators and travelers alike, the program encourages intra-industry cooperation and provides operators with valuable safety guidance and data to improve service.