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Best ARGUS (ARG/US) Audit Preparation Software 2026

Independent comparison of 7 tools Part 135 charter operators use to get audit-ready for an ARG/US Gold Certified or Platinum rating, with pricing, records-readiness depth, SMS coverage, and which tool is right for your operation.

Last updated: June 202615 min read

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The best software for ARGUS (ARG/US) audit readiness in 2026 is FileFlo: it maps each record to its 14 CFR Part 135 section, computes the checks and medical for each pilot in a per-pilot currency matrix, and prepares an export of crew currency, training and aircraft records as of one date, tagged to the ARGUS audit categories. Aviation starts with the Audit-Ready Crew Records Setup; 16 or more aircraft, air medical and fractional operations are priced by written quote. Wyvern is the alternative rating body and Baldwin runs the SMS. FileFlo is the records and proof layer, not your SMS, and it does not perform the audit or issue the rating.

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ARGUS (properly ARG/US International, a part of the SGS group) is the dominant business-aviation safety rating in the U.S. Its CHEQ (Charter Evaluation and Qualification) system rates Part 135 charter operators on a ladder of Gold, Gold Certified, Platinum, and Platinum Elite, with Platinum placing an operator in roughly the top 5% of more than 1,000 U.S. charter operators. The rating is voluntary, it is not an FAA regulation, but charter brokers, jet card programs, corporate flight departments, and aviation insurers routinely require a Gold or Platinum rating before they will book or insure an operator.

The audit is graded almost entirely on the quality of your documented processes and records. A Gold rating is an in-depth historical safety analysis plus a one-day remote audit; a Gold Certified rating adds an on-site audit; a Platinum rating is ARGUS's most rigorous standard rating, adding a full on-site audit of operations, maintenance, training and currency records, and a functioning Safety Management System. Missing or expired records, an out-of-date checkride under 14 CFR §135.293, a lapsed medical, a stale manual, are the most common reason an operator falls short of the rating it wants.

On top of the rating, the FAA published a final rule on April 26, 2024 extending Safety Management System requirements under 14 CFR Part 5 to all Part 135 on-demand and commuter operators. Every affected operator must have a functioning SMS and file a Declaration of Compliance no later than May 28, 2027. The same documented-evidence discipline that earns an ARGUS Platinum rating is what proves Part 5 compliance, so the two efforts reinforce each other.

What this guide does and does not cover: ARG/US and Wyvern are auditors and rating bodies; SMS platforms run your safety program; FileFlo and tools like it are the records and proof layer that gets your documents audit-ready. Primary regulations referenced: 14 CFR Part 135 (commuter & on-demand operations), §135.293 (pilot testing), §135.297 (instrument proficiency), §135.299 (line checks), and 14 CFR Part 5 (SMS).

Top 5%
ARGUS Platinum = top tier of 1,000+ U.S. charter operators
ARG/US International
May 28, 2027
Deadline for all Part 135 to have a functioning SMS
14 CFR Part 5 final rule (Apr 26, 2024)
4 levels
ARGUS CHEQ ratings: Gold, Gold Certified, Platinum, Platinum Elite
Records & on-site audit graded

A "Red" TripCHEQ can cost you the booking

ARGUS TripCHEQ reports verify the operator's safety record and the assigned pilot's certificates, type ratings, and experience before a broker books a flight. Keeping pilot, aircraft, and company data current through the ARG/US Operator Data Maintenance Program (ODMP) is voluntary, but failing to do so produces a "Red" TripCHEQ that brokers see. Software that tracks pilot currency and certificate expirations keeps those reports green.

The 7 Best Tools for ARGUS Audit Readiness

Ranked for the records-readiness use case, getting your documents, currency, and SMS audit-ready for an ARG/US Gold Certified or Platinum rating. Some entries are the auditor or the SMS itself, included because operators evaluate them together.

#1

FileFlo

Top Pick, Best for Audit Records Readiness
Setup, then per aircraft per month unless you cancelEvaluation answered in writing

Best For

Part 135 charter operators, from a single aircraft to a managed fleet, that need pilot-currency tracking, certificate-expiration alerts, and an audit-ready document binder for an ARGUS Gold Certified or Platinum on-site audit

Key Feature

An export of crew currency, training and aircraft records as of one date, tagged to the Wyvern Wingman clauses and the ARGUS audit categories, prepared for the audit

ARGUS-Specific

Classifies records to 14 CFR §135.293/§135.297/§135.299, computes each pilot's checks and medical in a per-pilot currency matrix, and keeps the records behind your ODMP entries on file with their status

Strengths

  • AI document parsing, upload any record and FileFlo classifies and files it against the right 14 CFR Part 135 section
  • 90/60/30-day expiration alerts for medical certificates, checkrides, recurrent training, and type-rating currency
  • One-click audit binder, produces the records packet an ARG/US auditor reviews
  • Starts with the Audit-Ready Crew Records Setup; 16 or more aircraft, air medical and fractional operations by written quote
  • Cloud-storage connectors (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox) import existing records for classification

Limitations

  • Not a Safety Management System, pair with a dedicated SMS (Polaris VOCUS, Baldwin, or part135sms.com) to satisfy 14 CFR Part 5
  • Does not perform the ARGUS or Wyvern audit or issue any rating, it prepares the records the auditor reviews
  • No flight scheduling, dispatch, or duty/rest (FDP) tracking, pair with a flight-ops platform
  • Not SOC 2 certified; document classification uses third-party AI providers, so enterprise security reviews should note this

Our take: FileFlo is the purpose-built answer to the records side of ARGUS readiness: it files the exact training, currency, medical, and maintenance documents an ARG/US auditor reviews, opens an item 45 days before a check, medical or annual lapses, and produces a complete, Part 135-organized binder on demand. It is explicitly not your SMS and not the auditor, it is the proof layer that makes a Gold Certified or Platinum on-site audit go cleanly. For operators that already run an SMS and just need their records audit-ready and TripCHEQ-green, FileFlo fills that gap from a single aircraft up to a managed fleet.

Get the Crew Records Setup, $1,500

Includes 30 days of FileFlo. After 30 days, FileFlo continues at $150 per aircraft per month on this card unless you cancel. We remind you 7 days and 1 day before. Each reminder email has a one-click cancel link. Cancel before day 30 and nothing further is charged. The plan covers 1 to 15 aircraft.

#2

Wyvern (Wingman)

The Competing Rating & Registry
Quote-based (audit engagement)Not applicable (audit service)

Best For

Operators that need the alternative third-party safety rating brokers and insurers recognize alongside, or instead of, ARGUS

Key Feature

Wingman (and Wingman PRO) is Wyvern's audited Part 135 safety certification, a two-day on-site safety-advisor audit with re-audit every 24 months; Registered is a separate non-audited data/document-submission program, not an equivalent safety rating

ARGUS-Specific

A direct alternative to the ARGUS rating, not a prep tool, emphasizes operational data, pilot records, and ongoing compliance monitoring

Strengths

  • Widely recognized, independent safety rating accepted by brokers, jet card programs, and insurers
  • Wingman certification involves an on-site, two-day safety-advisor visit and a documented audit standard
  • Strong emphasis on pilot records, regulatory history, and continuous compliance monitoring
  • Holding both Wyvern and ARGUS gives a broader picture of operational safety than either alone

Limitations

  • It is the auditor / rating body, not software you use to prepare your own records
  • Quote-based professional engagement, not a subscription tool
  • Wyvern and ARGUS ratings are not interchangeable, different criteria and methodology
  • You still need a records layer underneath to walk into the audit prepared

Our take: Wyvern belongs on this list because it is the rating an operator is often choosing between (or stacking with) ARGUS, not because it prepares your documents. The Wingman audit examines pilot qualifications, recurrent training, maintenance, and SMS on a 24-month cycle. Whichever standard you pursue, you still need your records organized and current before the auditor arrives, which is the gap FileFlo fills regardless of whether your rating says ARGUS or Wyvern.

#3

Baldwin Safety & Compliance

Best Full-Service SMS Partner
Quote-basedDemo / consultation

Best For

Operators that want a credentialed safety team plus SMS software to build and run their Part 5 SMS ahead of an ARGUS Platinum audit

Key Feature

SMS software backed by 24/7 credentialed aviation safety professionals for implementation and ongoing program support

ARGUS-Specific

Builds and operates the documented SMS that ARGUS Platinum (and the 2027 Part 5 mandate) require, ICAO-aligned

Strengths

  • SMS software paired with experienced, credentialed aviation safety professionals available 24/7
  • Programs aligned with ICAO standards and used across business aviation and Part 135 charter
  • AI-assisted features summarize safety forms to reduce administrative workload
  • Integrations with ForeFlight Dispatch, Airplane Manager, and other business-aviation tools
  • Strong fit for operators building toward the May 28, 2027 Part 5 SMS deadline

Limitations

  • Quote-based pricing, requires a sales/consultation engagement to evaluate cost
  • Focused on SMS and safety program management, not document classification or audit-binder generation
  • No flat published rate; weighted toward managed-service engagements
  • Records-readiness for non-SMS documents (training files, certs, maintenance) is not the core focus

Our take: Baldwin is one of the strongest choices for the SMS itself, the documented safety program ARGUS Platinum requires and that every Part 135 operator must have by May 28, 2027. Its value is the credentialed human support behind the software. It is a complement to a records platform, not a substitute: Baldwin runs your SMS; a tool like FileFlo classifies, expiration-tracks, and binders the broader records the auditor reviews.

#4

Polaris Aero (VOCUS SMS)

Best SMS Software Platform
Quote-basedDemo available

Best For

Flight departments and charter operators that want a modern, data-driven SMS platform to satisfy ARGUS Platinum and the Part 5 mandate

Key Feature

Cloud SMS with AI-powered risk insights, root-cause analysis, safety performance indicators, and QR-code safety reporting

ARGUS-Specific

Delivers the functioning, documented SMS ARGUS Platinum requires; ICAO SARP-aligned with benchmarking and data sharing

Strengths

  • Modern, ICAO-aligned SMS platform (successor to Vector SMS) used across business aviation
  • AI-powered risk management, smarter content search, and cross-operator benchmarking
  • Wizard-based workflows, task management, and expanded safety taxonomy
  • QR-code reporting lets contractors and passengers submit safety reports easily
  • Strong fit for the documented SMS an ARGUS Platinum audit verifies

Limitations

  • Quote-based pricing, no published rate
  • It is an SMS platform, not a compliance-document or audit-binder tool
  • Does not track pilot-certificate expirations or assemble a 14 CFR Part 135 records packet
  • Best paired with a separate records-readiness layer for non-SMS documents

Our take: Polaris Aero VOCUS is among the most capable standalone SMS platforms for business aviation, and a functioning SMS is exactly what ARGUS Platinum and the 2027 Part 5 rule demand. But VOCUS manages your safety data and risk process, it does not classify your training records, track checkride and medical expirations, or produce the audit binder. Pair VOCUS for the SMS with FileFlo for records readiness, and both halves of the ARGUS audit are covered.

#5

Web Manuals

Best for Controlled Manuals
Quote-basedDemo available

Best For

Operators that need living, version-controlled operations and maintenance manuals (GOM, GMM, MEL) that stay current for an ARGUS audit

Key Feature

Cloud manual authoring with List of Effective Pages, revision control, and a compliance library mapped to Part 135 subparts

ARGUS-Specific

Keeps the controlled manuals an ARGUS auditor cross-checks current and revision-tracked; library references FAA, EASA, and ARGUS standards

Strengths

  • Purpose-built for aviation manual authoring with automatic List of Effective Pages and revision control
  • Compliance library incorporates all Part 135 subparts and references FAA, EASA, IOSA, CASA, and ARGUS standards
  • Standardizes manual formats and structures, simplifying audit cross-checks
  • Used by aviation compliance firms to manage client manuals

Limitations

  • Quote-based pricing, no published rate
  • Scope is manuals and controlled documents, not pilot records, certs, or an SMS
  • No certificate-expiration alerting or pilot-currency tracking
  • Does not assemble a records audit binder beyond the manual set

Our take: Web Manuals solves a specific, real ARGUS-prep problem: keeping your operations and maintenance manuals current, revision-controlled, and consistent, auditors notice out-of-date manuals immediately. It is the manuals layer, distinct from the records layer (pilot files, certs, training) and the SMS layer. For the manual set it is excellent; for pilot-currency tracking and the broader audit binder, pair it with a records platform like FileFlo.

#6

myFLIGHTDATA

Best for Flight-Ops + Pilot Legality
Quote-based (tiered plans)Demo available

Best For

Operators that want scheduling, crew-legality monitoring, maintenance tracking, and an EFB in one Part 135 flight-operations platform

Key Feature

Flight-ops platform combining scheduling, pilot-legality monitoring, maintenance tracking, and electronic flight bag

ARGUS-Specific

Surfaces pilot legality and currency operationally; feeds the kind of pilot/aircraft data ARGUS ODMP and TripCHEQ rely on

Strengths

  • Combines scheduling, crew-legality monitoring, maintenance tracking, and EFB in one platform
  • Automates data entry and tracks crew hours for Part 135 operators, owners, and Part 91 managers
  • Designed around FAA (and ICAO/EASA) compliance for day-to-day operations
  • Operational pilot-legality data supports keeping ODMP/TripCHEQ inputs current

Limitations

  • Quote-based, tiered pricing, no single published rate
  • Built for flight operations, not document classification or audit-binder generation
  • No AI document parsing or 14 CFR section mapping for arbitrary records
  • Records-readiness for training files, certs, and maintenance docs is a byproduct, not the focus

Our take: myFLIGHTDATA is a capable flight-operations and scheduling system, and its crew-legality monitoring touches the same pilot-currency data ARGUS cares about. But it manages operations and schedules, it is not a compliance-document repository and does not produce an ARGUS audit binder. Operators who run myFLIGHTDATA for scheduling still benefit from a dedicated records layer (FileFlo) to classify, expiration-track, and package the documents the auditor reviews.

#7

part135sms.com

Most Affordable SMS Entry Point
~$30/mo (eSMS standalone)30-day free trial

Best For

Small Part 135 operators that need a low-cost, purpose-built electronic SMS to stand up a Part 5 program before the 2027 deadline

Key Feature

Low-cost electronic Safety Management System built specifically for Part 135 on-demand operators

ARGUS-Specific

Provides the functioning eSMS ARGUS Platinum verifies and the 2027 Part 5 mandate requires, at the lowest published entry price

Strengths

  • Among the most cost-effective electronic SMS options at roughly $30/month
  • Purpose-built for Part 135 operators rather than adapted from a generic tool
  • 30-day free trial to evaluate before committing
  • Sensible entry point for small operators standing up a Part 5 SMS ahead of May 28, 2027

Limitations

  • It is an SMS tool only, not a compliance-document manager or audit-binder generator
  • No AI document classification, 14 CFR section mapping, or certificate-expiration alerting for records
  • Lighter on managed-service support than enterprise SMS partners like Baldwin
  • Does not keep ODMP pilot/aircraft data current or address the broader records the auditor reviews

Our take: part135sms.com is the budget-friendly way to get a real, functioning eSMS in place, the documented safety program ARGUS Platinum requires and that every Part 135 operator must have by May 28, 2027. At about $30/month it is hard to beat on price for the SMS function alone. It does not, however, manage your records, track certificate expirations, or build the audit binder, so pair it with FileFlo to cover the records-readiness half of ARGUS preparation.

Side-by-Side Comparison

All 7 tools across the criteria that matter most for ARG/US Gold Certified and Platinum readiness. Note the categories differ, the auditor, the SMS, and the records layer each do a different job.

CriteriaFileFloWyvernBaldwinPolaris VOCUSWeb ManualsmyFLIGHTDATApart135sms
CategoryRecords / audit-binderRating & audit bodySMS + managed serviceSMS platformControlled manualsFlight ops + legalitySMS (budget)
PricingSetup, then per aircraft per month unless you cancelQuote-basedQuote-basedQuote-basedQuote-basedQuote-based~$30/mo
AI Document ParsingYesNoPartialPartialNoNoNo
Cert/Currency Expiration Tracking90/60/30NoPartialNoNoPartialNo
Audit Records ExportAs of one dateNoNoNoManualsNoNo
14 CFR Part 135 Record MappingPurpose-builtPartialPartialPartialManualsPartialPartial
Provides the SMS (Part 5)NoNoYesYesNoNoYes
Performs the ARGUS AuditNo(Wyvern)NoNoNoNoNo

= partial or indirect support. Categories intentionally differ: Wyvern is a rating body; Baldwin, Polaris VOCUS, and part135sms are SMS tools; Web Manuals handles manuals; myFLIGHTDATA is flight ops; FileFlo is the records / audit-binder layer. Data based on vendor documentation as of June 2026.

How to Choose the Right Tool for Your Operation

If your goal is having your records audit-ready for a Gold Certified or Platinum visit

Choose FileFlo. It is the only tool on this list purpose-built around records readiness: each record mapped to the right 14 CFR Part 135 section, a per-pilot currency matrix for checks and medicals, and an export of crew currency, training and aircraft records tagged to the ARGUS audit categories. Aviation starts with the Audit-Ready Crew Records Setup; 16 or more aircraft, air medical and fractional operations are priced by written quote. FileFlo does not run your SMS or perform the audit, it makes the records the auditor reviews complete and current.

If you still need to stand up your Part 5 SMS before May 28, 2027

Pick a dedicated SMS platform: Polaris Aero VOCUS or Baldwin Safety & Compliance for full-featured, ICAO-aligned programs (Baldwin adds 24/7 credentialed safety support), or part135sms.com at roughly $30/month as the budget entry point. A functioning SMS is required for ARGUS Platinum and federally mandated for all Part 135 by 2027. Pair whichever you choose with a records layer like FileFlo so the documents around the SMS are audit-ready too.

If your manuals are out of date or hard to revision-control

Look at Web Manuals. Auditors notice stale operations and maintenance manuals immediately. Web Manuals keeps your GOM, GMM, and MEL current with automatic List of Effective Pages and revision control, and its compliance library references Part 135 subparts and ARGUS standards. It handles manuals specifically, pair it with a records platform for pilot files, certs, and the broader binder.

If you want scheduling and crew-legality monitoring in the same system

Evaluate myFLIGHTDATA for flight operations, scheduling, pilot-legality monitoring, maintenance tracking, and an EFB. Its crew-legality data touches the same pilot currency ARGUS cares about. It is a flight-ops platform, not a document repository, so a records layer still adds the classification, expiration tracking, and audit binder it does not produce.

If you are deciding between ARGUS and Wyvern (or stacking both)

Wyvern is the alternative rating body. Its audited safety certification is Wingman (and Wingman PRO), earned through a two-day on-site safety-advisor audit with a re-audit every 24 months; its Registered program is a separate non-audited data and document submission (analogous to ARGUS's ODMP), not an equivalent safety rating. ARGUS and Wyvern are not interchangeable, and many operators hold both for a broader safety picture that brokers and insurers value. Whichever you pursue, the records discipline is identical: get your training, currency, medical, maintenance, and manual records organized and current before the auditor arrives, which is exactly the gap FileFlo fills.

If you have a limited budget and are just getting organized

Ask FileFlo for an evaluation and a person at FileFlo answers in writing; aviation starts with the Audit-Ready Crew Records Setup, and 16 or more aircraft, air medical and fractional operations are priced by written quote. Existing files can come in through the Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox connectors to be classified. part135sms.com's 30-day SMS trial is the companion low-cost step for the safety-program side. Together they cover both halves of ARGUS readiness.

Walk into your ARGUS audit with the records already in order

FileFlo classifies every compliance record to its 14 CFR Part 135 section, opens an item 45 days before a check, medical or annual lapses, and assembles an audit packet with the per-pilot currency matrix and each document's standing. It is the records and proof layer beneath your SMS, not the SMS, not the auditor. Aviation starts with the Audit-Ready Crew Records Setup; 16 or more aircraft, air medical and fractional operations are priced by written quote.

Get the Crew Records Setup, $1,500

Includes 30 days of FileFlo. After 30 days, FileFlo continues at $150 per aircraft per month on this card unless you cancel. We remind you 7 days and 1 day before. Each reminder email has a one-click cancel link. Cancel before day 30 and nothing further is charged. The plan covers 1 to 15 aircraft.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARGUS (ARG/US) and what does the rating mean for a Part 135 charter operator?

ARGUS (properly ARG/US International, a part of the SGS group) is a business-aviation safety auditing and rating company. Its CHEQ (Charter Evaluation and Qualification) system produces rating levels for on-demand Part 135 charter operators: Gold (an in-depth historical safety analysis and pilot background check plus a one-day remote audit that validates SMS, Training, Operational Control, and Maintenance), Gold Certified (the Gold criteria plus an on-site audit), and Platinum (a full on-site audit plus a functioning Safety Management System). The ARGUS rating is a voluntary, private industry standard, it is not an FAA regulation, but charter brokers, jet card programs, and aviation insurers frequently require a Gold or Platinum rating before they will book or cover an operator. The audit is judged largely on the quality and completeness of your documented processes and records, which is exactly the layer audit-prep software addresses.

What is ARGUS audit preparation software?

ARGUS audit preparation software helps a Part 135 operator organize, maintain, and quickly produce the records an ARG/US auditor reviews during a CHEQ Gold Certified or Platinum on-site audit, pilot training and currency records, checkride and 14 CFR §135.293/§135.297/§135.299 results, medical certificates, aircraft airworthiness and maintenance records, manuals, and SMS documentation. It also keeps the pilot, aircraft, and company data current that feeds the ARG/US Operator Data Maintenance Program (ODMP), so TripCHEQ reports do not come back "Red." The best platforms classify each document automatically, map it to the relevant 14 CFR Part 135 section, track expirations, and assemble a complete audit binder on demand. Note: this software prepares your records for the audit, it is not the auditor and does not issue the rating.

How much does ARGUS audit prep software cost?

Pricing varies by category. Aviation starts with the Audit-Ready Crew Records Setup; 16 or more aircraft, air medical and fractional operations are priced by written quote. Dedicated SMS platforms range from about $30/month (part135sms.com) to quote-based enterprise pricing (Polaris Aero VOCUS, Baldwin Safety & Compliance). Web Manuals (electronic manuals) and myFLIGHTDATA (flight-ops/scheduling) are quote-based. Wyvern is a competing rating program, not a prep tool, its audits are quote-based and billed as a professional engagement.

What documents and records does an ARG/US Platinum on-site audit examine?

An ARG/US Platinum audit is an on-site, in-depth review of: (1) pilot standards and training records, initial and recurrent training, checkrides and competency checks under 14 CFR §135.293, instrument proficiency under §135.297, and line checks under §135.299, plus currency and qualification; (2) operational control and dispatch records; (3) maintenance practices and aircraft airworthiness records; (4) the Safety Management System, including an emergency response plan and a functioning, documented SMS; and (5) regulatory compliance across the operator's 14 CFR Part 135 obligations. Platinum is ARGUS's most rigorous standard rating, adding a full on-site audit. Because the audit is graded on documented processes, missing or expired records are the most common reason an operator falls short of the rating it wants.

Is ARGUS or Wyvern required by law for Part 135 operators?

No. Both ARG/US and Wyvern are voluntary, private third-party safety standards, they are not FAA regulations and the FAA does not issue or require them. What is federally required is your 14 CFR Part 135 operating authority itself and, by May 28, 2027, a Safety Management System under 14 CFR Part 5 (the FAA published the final rule extending SMS to all Part 135 on-demand and commuter operators on April 26, 2024). In practice, ARGUS Gold/Platinum and Wyvern Wingman are demanded by charter brokers, jet card and fractional programs, corporate flight departments, and insurers as a condition of doing business. So the ratings are commercially required even though they are legally voluntary, which is why operators invest heavily in being audit-ready.

Can FileFlo replace my SMS platform or my ARGUS auditor?

No, and this distinction matters. FileFlo does not provide your Safety Management System, run your safety program, or perform the ARG/US audit. ARG/US (or Wyvern) is the auditor and issues the rating; a platform like Polaris Aero VOCUS, Baldwin, or part135sms.com runs your SMS. FileFlo is the records and proof layer underneath all of them: it classifies your compliance documents, maps them to 14 CFR Part 135 sections, computes the checks and medical for each pilot in a per-pilot currency matrix, and prepares an export of crew currency, training and aircraft records as of one date, tagged to the ARGUS audit categories, for the audit. An operator can pair FileFlo with its chosen SMS and present FileFlo's organized records to the ARGUS auditor.

What is the ARG/US Operator Data Maintenance Program (ODMP) and why does a "Red" TripCHEQ matter?

TripCHEQ is the trip-level due-diligence report an ARGUS subscriber (a broker or passenger) pulls before a flight; it verifies the operator's safety record, the assigned pilot's certificates and type ratings, experience in type, and any accident, incident, or enforcement history. The ODMP is the voluntary program through which a Part 135 operator keeps its pilot, aircraft, and company data current in the ARG/US system. Participation is optional, but failure to provide the required data results in a "Red" TripCHEQ report, which can cost an operator bookings. Keeping pilot currency, type ratings, and certificate dates accurate and current, which is exactly what a records platform like FileFlo tracks, is what keeps TripCHEQ reports green.

Written by Chad Griffith, founder of FileFlo. Reviewed June 2026. FileFlo is a compliance records service, not legal advice.

Make ARGUS audit prep a non-event

FileFlo keeps your Part 135 records audit-ready: each document classified to its 14 CFR section, a per-pilot currency matrix computed from the records you already hold, and an export of crew currency, training and aircraft records tagged to the ARGUS audit categories. The records and proof layer beneath your SMS. Aviation starts with the Audit-Ready Crew Records Setup; 16 or more aircraft, air medical and fractional operations are priced by written quote.

Includes 30 days of FileFlo. After 30 days, FileFlo continues at $150 per aircraft per month on this card unless you cancel. We remind you 7 days and 1 day before. Each reminder email has a one-click cancel link. Cancel before day 30 and nothing further is charged. The plan covers 1 to 15 aircraft. 16 or more aircraft, air medical and fractional operations: by written quote. Request an aviation quote.

ARGUS (ARG/US), Wyvern Wingman, and IS-BAO (IBAC) are independent, privately operated programs and registered marks of their respective organizations. FileFlo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a substitute for any of them; it does not perform audits, issue ratings, or provide your Safety Management System. Other products named on this page are the trademarks of their respective owners, and descriptions reflect publicly available vendor documentation at the time of writing. This is not legal advice.

For Part 135 operators

Start with your crew records.

FileFlo dates each record against the rule and emails you the Crew Records Audit Report: each pilot's checks, training and medicals measured against the rule, every missing record named with its rule, anything the records do not establish said plainly, an inspector link you can send, and an export tagged to the Wyvern Wingman Standard.

30 days, every dollar back: if you are not happy with the Crew Records Setup within 30 days of purchase, FileFlo refunds the full Setup price.

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