The Charter Services Initiative is a Systemwide collaborative effort designed to enhance the safety and contracting protocols for executive, group, athletic, research and specialized charter needs. With over 2,500 air charter operators nationwide, it is imperative that the U.T. System demonstrate due diligence in selecting service providers that meet both Federal Aviation Administration and System requirements. The Charter Services initiative does so by 1) resolving inconsistencies in charter procedures; 2) developing processes for contracting with a charter broker rather than a charter air carrier and; 3) improving the risk assessment for charter air travel. Aircraft charter services have been approved and contracts have been awarded as follows:
Commercial Operators
Continental Airlines, Incorporated
FlighTime Business Jets, LLC
Charter Broker Services
FlighTime Business Jets, LLC
Helicopter/Research Services
Salaika Aviation, LLC
U.T. institutions may negotiate contracts with additional charter operators using preapproved contract templates. If an institution chooses to do so, consultation with System’s Office of Risk Management and General Counsel is required. U.T. System utilizes the Aviation Research Group, U.S. (ARG/US) CHEQ database for evaluation and assessment of charter operators and requests that institutions work with operators that have obtained an ARG/US Gold or higher rating.
For additional information contact:
Nancy Sutherland
Aircraft Operations and Travel Program Director
Email: nsutherland@utsystem.edu
Phone: 512-322-3725
last revision 09/03/09
