Health & Safety
Safety in Health
Georgia Jet is dedicated to highly professional flight operations, consistent with our commitment to provide a Beyond First Class experience.
Safety will always be our primary priority for our clients and employees.
We will be persistent in continuously demonstrating high safety consciousness in our daily flight operations.
As such, during these nonstandard operations and the subsequent return to service resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, we are putting into effect the following policies and procedures for Georgia Jet’s Aviation Services operations.
These will allow our Aviation Department to fulfill its mission to provide professional and efficient air transportation for the company in response to its needs during these uncertain times to the highest safety standards practicable.
All appropriate resources will be provided so that we can provide safe flight operations.
Aircraft cleaning procedures
Crew members for Georgia Jet will oversee all aircraft cleaning procedures to insure they meet or exceed published guidelines.
In addition to the pretreatment described below, standard cleaning procedures have been enhanced. All owned and managed aircraft are thoroughly wiped down—including lavatories, tray tables, window shades, and armrest—with a high-grade disinfectant and multi-purpose cleaner between passenger boardings.
Should it be determined that a passenger potentially carrying COVID-19 has traveled on board an Aircraft, that Aircraft will be taken out of service temporarily, cleaned and evaluated.
Crew members are checked daily for signs of the virus and, if there is any doubt as to their health, the Operator will take them out of service until it can be thoroughly disinfected, cleaned, and evaluated for return to service.
Pre-Treatment
All aircraft operated and maintained by Georgia Jet are treated with MicroShield 360.
The MicroShield 360 System is a multi-step application process that works to immediately kill pathogens and then prevent future pathogens from living on treated surfaces.
Pre-flight
Clients may be asked for additional documentation and health certificates ahead of their flight being confirmed. Georgia Jet for example, may request a travel history and health declaration from all passengers, and may request additional information from those who have traveled to/from affected areas in the last 30 days. All flights performed by Georgia Jet as well as its shared flights may also require a health questionnaire to be submitted by every passenger at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. In certain cases, the Operators may also take passenger temperatures.
During the flight planning stage of any trip, our Flight Approval and Coordination teams are working 24/7 to give increased attention to the accuracy and currency of regulatory requirements, quarantine procedures, FBO capabilities, air traffic service levels and NOTAMs for all areas of operation.
Each Operator has an ERP (Emergency Response Plan) with an active checklist maintained by the applicable Safety Department in the event a passenger takes ill onboard an Aircraft.
In order to protect both crew and passengers, the Operators have stopped the welcome handshake so long as COVID-19 virus remains a public health concern. Operators have also instructed their crew members on how to identify possible infections and appropriate actions to take in the event of suspected infection.
Post-flight
Georgia Jet crews have been provided with specific directions on how to thoroughly clean the aircraft pre and post flight for all flights whether passengers are symptomatic or asymptomatic.
Which includes, but not limited to:
Aircraft vacuumed
Leather seats wiped clean then sterilized
Aircraft tray tables, drink rails, lavatory sink, toilet, galley area, air stair handrails, seat belt buckles, cockpit side ledges, control surfaces (yoke, switches, flap handle, etc), throttle levers, and any touch points will be disinfected
In addition to all surfaces being cleaned with long-term disinfectant after each flight, a full sanitation cycle has been implemented across all our fleet and the end of each operating day.
Maintenance
Aircraft will be stocked with a cleaning kit containing the following items:
Disinfectant spray (70% isopropyl alcohol)
N-95 masks
Rubber gloves
Disposable towels
The disinfectant spray will always be used with disposable towels to prevent the additional spread of infectious disease.
Crews
Our crews are held to high standards while operating to reduce self exposure which includes, but not limited to:
Travel in rental vehicles as opposed to public transportation (Uber, Lyft, Taxi’s)
Minimizing going out in public and use Social Distancing when in public
Remaining in hotel, utilizing room service where available, or dining near to stay
Safety
With safety being our top priority, GA Jet has worked tirelessly to obtain the Wyvern Wingman and ARGUS Gold/Flight Leader ratings.
In addition, we are members of the coveted NBAA. For over 70 years, the business aviation community has looked to NBAA as its leader in enhancing safety and security, shaping public policy, providing world-renowned industry events and advancing the business aviation goals of 11,000 member companies.
FAQs
Is flying private safer than commercial?
You will be exposed to fewer individuals when flying private and only to other passengers who are known to you. We also use private terminals which substantially decreases the number of people you will encounter. Private jets fly far fewer passengers and we have more control over the cleanliness of our aircrafts.
Are there flight restrictions?
We will be updating the restricted countries as they are available. You should discuss plans or changes with your Private Aviation Consultant to plan or adjust your flights.
Are there new requirements for boarding and travel?
Clients may be asked for additional documentation and health certificates ahead of their flight being confirmed. Georgia Jet for example, may request a travel history and health declaration from all passengers, and may request additional information from those who have traveled to/from affected areas in the last 30 days. All flights performed by Georgia Jet as well as its shared flights may also require a health questionnaire to be submitted by every passenger at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. In certain cases, the Operators may also take passenger temperatures.
In order to protect both crew and passengers, the Operators have stopped the welcome handshake so long as COVID-19 virus remains a public health concern.
Do I need a face mask?
The CDC recommends everyone wear cloth face masks in public.
How can I contact you?
We’re here to help. Please call 800-248-8908.