What is the ARG/US CHEQ™ System?

CHarter Evaluation and Qualification System. CHEQ™ is a centralized “due diligence” system that collects, updates, verifies, and evaluates information on a Charter operator and the pilots and aircraft that are under the operational control of the Charter Certificate holder. ARG/US puts the factual information in one place to help the charter customer make sure the service they are purchasing meets their individual standards. The CHEQ™ report and rating is a strategic look at the operational history and makeup of the charter provider.

TripCHEQ™ is an up-to-date tactical view of the combination of the company, aircraft, and crew to make sure that the specific combination for your trip meets your standards. The printed TripCHEQ report can be used as a pre-boarding check to make sure to are getting what you expect, and for security verification of the correct airplane and flight crew. Most large users of aircraft charter run a TripCHEQ every time they book a flight.

What do the CHEQ™ Ratings mean?

Gold Rating – For those operators who provide data on the aircraft and pilots, and keep this data current and accurate, ARG/US will evaluate for a Gold Rating. The Gold level is assigned to operators who meet or exceed the established ARG/US standards for equipment and crew experience. The emphasis is not only age of aircraft, but also on modern avionics, progressive maintenance, and proven safety devices such as TCAD/TCAS, FMS, and TAWS/GPWS.