Our Commitment

Zero Trust.
Zero Compromise.

Your safety is our highest priority. We operate under a Zero Trust framework — every operator, every aircraft, every pilot is independently verified before a single passenger boards.

Independent Audit

ARGUS & Wyvern Rated.
Always.

ARGUS and Wyvern are the leading independent safety and risk management auditors for both operators and brokers in the aviation industry. We only work with operators who have earned and maintained these designations.

The Private Coterie is a registered ARGUS Broker — a widely recognized designation that conveys the standards we uphold to both operators and clients.

ARGUS Gold

  • Operating certificate minimum 1 year
  • At least one turbine aircraft on certificate
  • In-depth Historical Safety Analysis
  • Pilot background check
  • Aircraft operational control validation

ARGUS Gold Plus

  • All Gold requirements
  • ARGUS On-site Audit
  • No uncorrected findings

ARGUS Platinum

  • All Gold Plus requirements
  • Functioning Safety Management System
  • Highest ARGUS designation

Wyvern

PASS Program — Wingman Certified

Wyvern's PASS program validates operators at Registered or Wingman standard. Wingman Certification validates SMS performance in accordance with ICAO Annex 19 and ICAO Doc 9859 — the highest global safety benchmark.

Registered — Entry standard
Wingman — ICAO Annex 19 validated
SMS performance verified
Continuous crew background audit
Download ICAO 9859 →

Membership

National Business Aviation Association

The Private Coterie is a proud NBAA member — the leading organization advocating for the business aviation community before Congress, government agencies, the courts, and international forums.

"To foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world."

Read NBAA Guideline →

Part 135 Only

We exclusively charter through Part 135 certificated operators — legally authorized to conduct flights for compensation under FAA regulations.

AOC Required

Every operator holds a current Air Operator Certificate. No certificate, no charter. No exceptions — regardless of availability or price.

Zero Trust Framework

No operator is trusted by default. Every flight re-validated. Every pilot re-screened. Every certificate re-confirmed.

Global Oversight

Aviation Authorities
& Safety Agencies.

Caribbean

  • Antigua & Barbuda — ECCAA
  • Bahamas — Govt. of Bahamas
  • Dominican Republic — IDAC

North America

  • United States — FAA
  • Canada — Transport Canada
  • Mexico — DGAC

South America

  • Brazil — DAC
  • Chile — DGAC
  • Colombia — Aerocivil

Europe

  • France — DGAC
  • Germany — LBA
  • Spain — AESA
  • United Kingdom — CAA
  • Italy — ENAC

Oceania

  • Australia — CASA
  • New Zealand — CAA

Africa

  • South Africa — CAA

Every Flight. Every Time.

Safety Is Not a Feature.
It's Our Foundation.

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