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Paragon FBO Group Doubles Down on Safety
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The group's online safety officer program will be extended for a fourth straight year
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Continuing its focus on safety for its member FBOs, the Paragon Aviation Group—which oversees a global network of more than 60 elite FBOs and handling agents—will fund an online safety officer program for the network for the fourth consecutive year.
The program provides safety communication, training, and regulatory compliance through monthly safety meetings, and 2024's edition will be led by Paragon's strategic partner Polaris Aero. According to the group's management, it provides the framework for an effective safety promotion and communication program suitable for satisfying several IS-BAH and safety management system (SMS) requirements.
Via its VOCUS cloud-based application, Polaris offers SMS e-learning, advanced risk assessment, and next-generation safety management systems for FBO line service, safety managers, and operations management personnel.
Paragon is also encouraging its network members to participate in the annual Gulfstream ground handling and service training program, which was developed in partnership with FlightSafety International. Specific to the airframer’s lineup of large and midsize offerings, the course focuses on awareness of aircraft safety protocols during servicing, intending to improve dispatch reliability and operational efficiency.
“Paragon’s commitment to safety is an investment in our members,” explained Paragon president Megan Barnes. “I want our members to have the support they need, not only to remain in compliance but ensure their team’s training requirements are met consistently.”