FAA Compliant • No Monthly Fees • Professional

Consulting, Pilot Contracting
& Aviation Services

10+ years of professional aviation experience including Part 135 chief pilot leadership, check airman designation, and flight instruction. Expert consulting, contract pilot services, and SMS program development—with proven programs and affordable one-time pricing.

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What We Do
Our Services

Consulting & Manual Writing

Regulatory consulting and manual writing for Part 135 air taxi, on-demand charter, and Part 91 operators. We write GOMs, SOPs, training manuals, SMS programs, and operations documentation—all built on real-world operational experience and in-depth working knowledge of FARs, Advisory Circulars, and FSDO guidance. Compliance gap analysis and regulatory support from initial setup through ongoing operations.

Professional Pilot Contracting

Experienced contract pilot services for Part 135 and Part 91 operations. Every flight conducted to the highest standards with meticulous preflight planning, risk assessment, and full compliance with applicable FARs and ACs. Check airman and line check services available.

Aviation Management

Aircraft management services available on a case-by-case basis. Maintenance oversight, regulatory compliance tracking, budget management, and operational coordination for owners who need a trusted partner to handle the details. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and scope.

Featured Program

SMS Manual Development

The Part 5 SMS compliance deadline is May 28, 2027, and every Part 135 operator must have a compliant system and Declaration of Compliance submitted to the FAA. We build complete, audit-ready SMS programs customized to your operation.

Our SMS manuals are built section-by-section against the current 14 CFR Part 5 regulatory text, including all Amdt. 5-2 requirements. Affordable one-time pricing with no monthly fees or software subscriptions—you own your program outright.

  • Full 14 CFR Part 5 compliance (Amdt. 5-2)
  • CMT-audited against all 62 Part 5 requirements
  • No monthly fees — one-time pricing, you own it
  • AC 120-92D aligned with ICAO Annex 19
  • Optional ongoing management — we run the program for you
Part 5 Ready
  • § Safety Policy & Objectives (§5.21–5.25)
  • § Safety Risk Management (§5.51–5.57)
  • § Safety Assurance (§5.71–5.77)
  • § Safety Promotion (§5.91–5.97)
  • § Emergency Response Plan
  • § 5×5 Risk Matrix & SPI Targets
  • § Hazard Identification & Reporting (SR-1)
  • § 62-Requirement Compliance Audit Matrix
  • § Records Tracker & Training Records
SMS Packages
Two Ways to Get Compliant
Tier 1
Guided Implementation
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We build it together. Your operation, our expertise.
  • §5.17 system description interview
  • SMS Manual customized to your operation
  • Records tracker set up with your data
  • Part 5 compliance audit matrix completed
  • Initial SMS training for your team
  • 2–3 working sessions to review and refine
  • SR-1 safety reporting form
  • 60 days of post-delivery support
Tier 2
Full SMS Build
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Hand us the keys. Get a compliant SMS back.
  • Everything in Tier 1
  • Complete Emergency Response Plan
  • Gap analysis against Part 5
  • SPI targets from your operational data
  • First quarterly internal audit conducted
  • 6 months ongoing support
  • Declaration of Compliance review
  • On-call for your first CMT visit
  • SR-1 Progressive Web App deployment
Add-On
Annual SMS Support Retainer
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We run the program for you — ongoing management after any tier.
  • Quarterly internal audit support
  • Annual recurrent SMS training
  • SPI review & trend analysis
  • Regulatory update briefings
  • Email and phone support
No
Monthly Fees
One-Time
Affordable Pricing
2–8 Weeks
To Compliance
Free
30-Min Consultation
Christopher Desmond — Desmond Aviation Services
Who We Are

Built on Real-World
Operational Experience.

Desmond Aviation Services is led by Christopher Desmond, an active Part 135 Chief Pilot and Check Airman with commercial certificates in single-engine land and sea, multi-engine land, and CFI/CFI-I ratings. Over a decade of professional flying across diverse operations and environments.

The SMS program was built from the ground up while serving as Chief Pilot and designated Safety Manager for a Part 135 on-demand charter operation. It was developed against the 14 CFR Part 5 regulatory text (Amdt. 5-2), cross-referenced with AC 120-92D, FAA Order 8900.1 Vol. 17, and ICAO Annex 19, and subjected to a full CMT-style compliance audit covering all 62 Part 5 requirements.

Pilot Qualifications

Flight Experience

4,500+
Total Flight Hours
2,800+
Turbine PIC
10+
Years Professional
Pilatus PC-12 Cessna 208 Caravan Float Planes Tailwheel Aircraft Check Airman CFI / CFI-I
The Difference
Why Desmond Aviation Services

Regulatory Expertise

In-depth working knowledge of FARs, Advisory Circulars, and FSDO guidance. Chief pilot and check airman experience means we know how the regs apply in the real world.

No Monthly Fees

One-time pricing, not subscriptions. No expensive software platforms eating into your operating budget. You own your program outright.

CMT-Audited

Our SMS program has been audited against all 62 individual Part 5 requirements. Built from real operations and tested against the current regulatory text.

Tailored to Your Operation

Every engagement is customized to your aircraft, your routes, and your regulatory environment. From single-pilot Part 135 to multi-crew operations.

Let's Connect

Free 30-Minute Consultation

No obligation, no sales pitch—just a conversation about your operation, where you're at with compliance, and what it would take to get you there. Reach out by phone, email, or the form below.

(863) 207-7506 chris@desmondaviationservices.com