Utility Aviation Safety Audits

Independent evaluation of aviation safety programs supporting utility operations.

UPAC reviews operational practices and safety management systems to identify opportunities for improvement.

Areas of review may include:
​• safety management systems
​• operational procedures
• incident response processes
• risk management practices

Aviation Contractor Oversight

Independent evaluation and oversight of aviation contractors supporting utility operations.
UPAC helps utilities and infrastructure organizations ensure aviation contractors meet operational and safety expectations.

​Services may include:

• contractor safety evaluations
• operational procedure reviews
• aircraft suitability assessments
• contractor performance evaluations
• aviation program advisory


​Aviation Maintenance and Compliance Audits

Independent review of aircraft maintenance programs and regulatory compliance.

Maintenance audits may include:
• aircraft record audits
• inspection tracking review
• maintenance program evaluation
• airworthiness documentation verification
• regulatory compliance review


​Pre-Audit Assessments (Audit Readiness)

Preparation support for organizations expecting regulatory, client, or internal aviation audits.

UPAC evaluates aviation programs prior to formal audits to identify compliance gaps and documentation issues.

Focus areas may include:
• maintenance documentation review
• operational procedures
• pilot qualification records
• regulatory compliance
• safety program readiness

Helicopter Construction Consulting

Operational consulting for helicopter-supported transmission and infrastructure construction projects.

UPAC provides guidance on operational planning, contractor coordination, and risk mitigation.

Services may include:
​• operational planning
• contractor coordination
• aviation risk mitigation
• project safety review

Utility Patrol Program Development

Consulting services for utilities developing or improving helicopter patrol programs.

UPAC assists organizations in designing patrol programs that improve infrastructure inspection and operational efficiency.

Focus areas may include:
• patrol routing strategies
• contractor evaluation
• operational procedures
• safety considerations