What is Argus in aviation?
What Is ARGUS? ARGUS is an independent safety rating system, producing safety grades and maintaining records for thousands of aircraft and pilots. ARGUS International was founded in 1995 and is the most detailed source of third-party ratings for charter operations.
What are Argus minimums?
Gateway-approved Argus TripCheq SIC minimums consist of enhanced, competency-based training with a minimum of 500 total flight hours, of which 250 hours must be pilot-in-command time.
What is Argus Platinum rating?
The Argus Platinum Rating is the highest level of the ARGUS audit standard and is awarded only to those air charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of industry best safety practices relative to their operations and maintenance.
What is the difference between Argus gold and platinum?
The Gold Plus rating is approved only if the audit does not find any safety-of-flight discrepancies or findings. To get an ARGUS Platinum rating, a charter operator must meet the Gold benchmarks and have undergone an on-site audit that reveals no adverse findings.