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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is TripCHEQ?
A. TripCHEQ engages the resources of the largest
aviation safety databases in the world. Our system tracks pilot
certifications, type ratings, accidents, incidents, violations,
operator certificates, operational control of aircraft and aircraft
insurance levels. Each factor is instantly checked for your specific
trip parameters. Making CHEQ and TripCHEQ the most detailed and comprehensive
safety reports available. When you submit the TripCHEQ form these
factors are checked instantly and specifically for your trip
parameters. Click
here for a sample report
Q. How do I Become a Subscriber?
A.
 View Our Subscription Information
Q. What is a CHEQ Report? What information
does it contain?
A. The CHEQ reports give you the background and safety information
you need to make your charter decisions. We exhaustively research
the most up to date information available on multiple databases
to generate a comprehensive report on indicators and events that
could impact the relative safety of Part 135 operators. Our databases
are constantly updated to reflect recent activity as well as historical
events. The databases searched for each CHEQ report include pilot
certificates, aircraft registrations, operator certificates, accidents,
incidents, service difficulty reports, enforcement actions, ownership,
and management.
Together this data is weighed and formatted into an easy to read
executive summary, an ARG/US
assigned rating, a graphic representation of the operators three
year safety rating trend, and a comprehensive detail of the findings.
For less than the cost of catering, you get the most in-depth historical
safety analysis in the industry. Please take a look at the sample
CHEQ Report we have provided for you.
Q. Do I have
to be a subscriber to access CHEQ Online?
A. Non-subscribers are not required to login, simply click
here to open the search page. The Search link at the top of
the page will also work. You are able to access all the areas of
the CHEQ Online web site but with limited functionality. Public
access allows for searching our Operator database by operator name,
certificate number, city or state. Public access does not allow
for searching by aircraft type, aircraft familiar name or by ARG/US
assigned ratings. Additionally, the ARG/US rating is not displayed
in search results lists. Rather a “Rated” or “Not
Rated” entry will be displayed to identify that ARG/US has
performed a background check for that operator and that a CHEQ Report
is or is not available. Furthermore, the operator detail view does
not show all the information available to a subscriber. Public access
users are still able to search, list and view operator information
as well as purchase individual CHEQ Reports which include all the
information ARG/US has collected for an operator as well as that
operators’ ARG/US Rating and three year historical safety trend.
Q.
What does a CHEQ Online subscription include?
A. Subscribing to CHEQ Online gives you access to the critical information
you need to perform the due diligence for your aircraft charter
operations. Included in the subscription is unlimited access for
your company to the complete CHEQ reporting database, Trip
CHEQ, and up to five operator alert services to keep you informed
about your preferred charter operators.
A.To apply for the audit to qualify for Platinum status, you must first be an ARG/US Gold operator in good standing. The highest level of ARG/US safety ratings is awarded to those operators who meet the criteria for Gold, and successfully pass an ARG/US on-site safety audit. The ARG/US audit is a true process audit administered by trained and experienced aviation auditing professionals to evaluate the operator against industry best practice standards. A Platinum rating requires a functioning Safety Management System, a clear and workable Emergency Response Plan, and appropriate written standards, training, implementation, and adequate historical records for all major aspects of operations and maintenance within a charter company.
The ARG/US on-site audit is good for 24 months. In order to maintain your Platinum Rating an ARG/US on-site audit must be performed every 24 months and your pilot and aircraft data must be kept current in the ARG/US ODMP database. Contact ARG/US for a quote at 800.361.2216. You can schedule an ARG/US on-site audit through your sales representative, or by [Email].
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