BARS

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The Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) programme founded by the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), reviews aircraft Operator’s safety in the contracted aviation sector, across fixed-wing, rotary-wing and RPAS.

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Wake (QA) is one of 6 accredited BARS Audit Organisations globally. Since rejoining the program in late 2022, Wake (QA) has conducted over 60 audits. With a highly experienced auditor team covering all continents and over 24 languages, Wake (QA) can support fixed wing, rotor and RPAS certifications across all geographies.

To make sure all Wake QA audits meet the strict criteria demanded of the BARS standards, we perform all our audits using the ‘Wake QA style’. Our auditors will always report using the Wake QA style, which we designed to exceed the detailed technical requirements of our clients and the BARS program.

Wake QA can also help prepare an Operator for any upcoming BARS audit from Core to Comprehensive, from Offshore to Aerial Work.

“The auditor team were very professional, experienced and understanding of the reality of rotary wing helicopter operations in Canada, I would like to give thumbs up to the auditors.”

“I would be happy to supply references on our dealings / experience with Wake, we have nothing but positive feedback to share with other operators”.

“The team from Wake were a pleasure to work, always responsive and looking to help. It was our first RPAS audit and we would not hesitate to use Wake again”

“The auditors performed their duties with great expertise and provided valuable follow-up assistance as we worked to close our findings. Their auditing style was both thorough and professional, and their approach to the entire process was exemplary, it was a pleasure working with such dedicated professionals.”

“Many thanks for answering all my queries, making our available dates work, and ensuring the process went smoothly. It was a pleasure to work with you this week and thank you for your professionalism during the audit process. We all agreed that you were very thorough and no stone was left unturned and we all enjoyed the valuable process.

I’d be very happy to recommend Wake and look forward to working with your team in the future.”

“Good Morning from Alaska, I am scheduling our 2026 audit shortly and the topic of the last two audits came up. Just wanted to pass along how much we appreciated your team over the past two audits - we look forward to working with you in 2027.”

“On behalf of the general manager and the entire team we would like to congratulate the audit team for their great professional work. We are very pleased with their performance” [Peru]."

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