IS-BAO/IS-BAH Auditing
Sundog Aviation is exceptionally qualified to provide conformity validation services for those clients that have prepared to stand for IS-BAO/IS-BAH registration for both fixed, rotor wing aircraft and now RPAS (remote piloted aircraft systems). Important note: Auditing services may not be available to clients who have utilized Sundog’s SMS Consulting or conformity validation services, as it may present a conflict with IBAC’s Audit Program Manual (APM) protocols. Please discuss your needs with Jim or Billl, they will be happy to disucss and communciate with IBAC to get a position on any potential conflict.
Sundog Aviation offers vast operational experience committed to enhancing safety and professionalism within the business aviation community. Jim and Bill have worked for Flight Departments, are very familiar with the IS-BA processes, and are highly focused on adding value to your team. Sundog Aviation is authorized to conduct both IS-BAO/IS-BAH audits for fixed, rotor wing aircraft and RPAS operations. Their FBO and ramp experience allows the team to add value to the organization and audit process.
Sundog possesses the skill, experience, and commitment to being a strong business partner to assist in achieving your IS-BAO or IS-BAH goals. Our collaborative approach focuses on orchestrated video meetings before, during, and post-audit to manage completion of the audit form articulating your success story, work through any post-audit remedial action items, final audit report submission, responding to IBAC Q&A’s that lead to Audit Managers acceptance and recertification.
This approach reduces onsite anxiety and reinforces our collaborative approach to achieving your IS-BAO/IS-BAH goal. Founded in 2014 to promote organizational development and enrich safety culture, Sundog auditors have over four decades of expertise in operating and managing business aviation aircraft, facilities, and related personnel.
Auditor Accreditation Certificates for Jim Bennett and Bill McBride are available upon request.
Aviation Audits

ACI Jet
2024: Santa Ana, CA (IS-BAH Stage 2)
2024: San Luis Obispo, CA (IS-BAH Stage 1)
2023: San Luis Obispo, CA (IS-BAO Stage 3)

Airways International Limited/MJKP
2024: Kingston, Jamaica (IS-BAH Stage 1)

Sterling Air, LLC
2024: Corpus Christi, TX (IS-BAO Stage 2)

Crider Transportation
2024: Townsend, GA (IS-BAO Stage 1)

Image Air Charter
2023: Warsaw, IN (IS-BAO Stage 2)
2021: Warsaw, IN (IS-BAO Stage 2)
2019: Warsaw, IN (IS-BAO Stage 1)

Pacific Coast Jets
2023: Oakland, CA IS-BAO Stage 2)

Phoenix Air Group
2023: Catersville, GA (IS-BAO Stage 2)

Zachry Industrial
2023: San Antonio, TX (IS-BAO Stage 2)
2021: San Antonio, TX (IS-BAO Stage 1)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2022: Daytona Beach, FL (IS-BAO Stage 3)
2015: Daytona Beach, FL (IS-BAO Stage 1)

Meridian
2022: Teterboro, NJ & Hayward, CA (BAH Stage 2)
2020: Teterboro, NJ & Hayward, CA (BAH Stage 1)
Note: Meridian is now Signature Aviation

Delaware North
2021: Buffalo, NY (IS-BAO Stage 2)

Sheetz Aviation
2021: IS-BAO Stage 2

Modern Aviation
2021: Seattle, WA (IS-BAH Stage 2)
2020: Denver, CO (IS-BAH Stage 2)
Wilmington, NC (IS-BAH Stage 1)

Valero Energy
2021: San Antonio, TX (IS-BAO Stage 3)
2018: San Antonio, TX (IS-BAO Stage 3)

Sanderson Farms
2021: Laurel, MS (IS-BAO Stage 3)

Aflac Aviation Services
2020: Columbus, GA (IS-BAO Stage 3)

Marathon Petroleum
2019: Findlay, OH & San Antonio, TX (BAO Stage 3)

Signature Flight Support
2019: Van Nuys, CA (IS-BAH Stage 1)
2018: Panama City, Panama (IS-BAH Stage 1)
Teterboro, NJ (IS-BAH Stage 1)
2017: Orlando, FL Headquarters IS-BAH Gap
Note: Signature Flight Support is now Signature Aviation

Anadarko Petroleum
2018: Houston, TX (IS-BAO Stage 3)
Note: Anadarko Petroleum was acquired by Occidental Petroleum
Management Services, Inc
2018: IS-BAO Gap & Stage 2

Jet Aviation
2018: Dubai, UAE (IS-BAH Stage 2)
Singapore, AS (IS-BAH Stage 2)
2016: Saudi Arabia, ME (IS-BAH Stage 1)

The Williams Companies
2017: Tulsa, OK (IS-BAO Stage 3)

Southern Company Services, Inc.
2017: Peachtree Dekald, GA (IS-BAO Stage 2)
2015: Peachtree Dekald, GA (IS-BAO Stage 1)

Starbucks Coffee
2016: Seattle, WA (IS-BAO Stage 3)

Curacao Air Terminal Services
2016: Curaco and Bonaire (IS-BAH Stage 1)