Overview — Zulu Air Safety Program

Zulu Air

Safety Program
Proposal

A comprehensive safety program covering development, implementation, regulatory compliance, and ongoing program management. Built to meet the FAA Part 5 mandate and support ARGUS Gold standing.

Part 5 compliance deadline: all Part 135 certificate holders 14 CFR Part 5 final rule (effective May 28, 2024)

May 28, 2027

Approach

How this engagement is structured, what active program management looks like in practice, and how this compares to other options.

Compliance Map

A swimlane view showing exactly how each program element maps to 14 CFR Part 5, ARGUS Gold, OSHA, and supporting FAA Advisory Circulars.

ARGUS Gold Standard

The ARGUS Audit Standard (AAS) in detail — what auditors evaluate, what evidence is required, and how each standard maps to Part 5.

Proposal

Full scope of services, engagement structure, investment, and next steps. The complete picture of what this program covers and how it works.

The Four Pillars of 14 CFR Part 5

Part 5 requires every certificate holder to build and document a Safety Management System structured around four mandatory components. Every element of this program maps directly to one or more of these pillars.

Pillar 1

Safety Policy

§5.21–5.27

Pillar 2

Safety Risk Management

§5.51–5.57

Pillar 3

Safety Assurance

§5.71–5.75

Pillar 4

Safety Promotion

§5.91–5.93

Coverage

SMS Manual, Safety Policy, Hazard Reporting, IEP, ERP, HazCom, FRAT, Fatigue Risk Management, Safety Review Board, SPIs, and ongoing active program management. Full scope from build-out through continuous operation.

Impact

The FAA Part 5 final rule became effective May 28, 2024. All Part 135 certificate holders must develop, implement, and declare compliance with a four-component SMS by May 28, 2027. ARGUS Gold audit standards have been substantially revised in response.

Structure

A single flat monthly retainer covering both the program build-out and ongoing management. No separate project fee. Active from day one, designed to be integrated into operations rather than delivered and handed off.