What Verdica's 850 score means for CORTEZ FISHER LLC
CORTEZ FISHER LLC has achieved a composite score of 850 out of 850—the highest possible rating in Verdica's assessment framework. This places the entity squarely in the "excellent" band (800–850), which reflects sustained compliance across all measured dimensions of FAA oversight.
A perfect composite score does not mean the provider has never faced a regulatory question or operational challenge; rather, it indicates that across the available FAA airworthiness certificate records and enforcement data indexed by Verdica, no material compliance gaps or enforcement actions are evident. For a business owner or consumer evaluating aviation providers, an 850 score signals that regulatory records show no red flags in the areas Verdica monitors. This is the baseline expectation for any provider you would consider using for critical aviation functions, and CORTEZ FISHER LLC meets it fully.
Readers should understand that Verdica's score reflects only FAA regulatory data. It does not incorporate customer reviews (none are currently indexed for this entity), operational incident reports outside FAA channels, or financial stability measures. An excellent regulatory score is a necessary but not sufficient condition for provider selection—it answers the compliance question, not questions about service quality, pricing, or operational fit.
How the sub-scores break down
Certificate Standing: 850
This sub-score reflects the current airworthiness certification status of the entity's aircraft and operational credentials. A perfect score of 850 in this dimension means CORTEZ FISHER LLC's certificates are active, valid, and show no lapse, suspension, or revocation in the FAA record. In aviation, certificate standing is foundational; without valid airworthiness certification, an aircraft cannot legally operate. A score this high indicates the provider maintains required certifications without gaps.
FAA Enforcement: 850
This sub-score measures the enforcement history tracked by the FAA—including violations, warnings, corrective actions, and penalties. A perfect 850 indicates no recorded enforcement actions in the FAA data indexed by Verdica. In the aviation industry, enforcement records can range from minor compliance notices to serious violations. The absence of enforcement history suggests the provider has not triggered formal FAA regulatory action during the period reflected in available records.
Service Difficulty Reports: 850
This sub-score is derived from FAA Service Difficulty Report (SDR) data, which documents mechanical, operational, or maintenance issues reported by operators and manufacturers. A perfect score of 850 means either no SDRs are associated with this provider's aircraft, or any reports filed are not indicative of systemic or recurring problems. SDRs are a key early-warning system in aviation; patterns of recurring defects or failures would lower this score. The perfect score here reflects a clean operational history from a defect-reporting standpoint.
What regulators in WA track for aviation providers
The FAA monitors aviation providers through multiple regulatory channels. Airworthiness certificates confirm that an aircraft meets design and maintenance standards and is fit for its intended use; these can be revoked or suspended if compliance lapses. Enforcement records capture violations—ranging from paperwork errors to maintenance violations to operational infractions—and the corrective actions or penalties imposed. Service Difficulty Reports aggregate technical issues in the field, allowing the FAA to identify emerging safety trends.
In Washington State, the FAA's oversight applies uniformly across all U.S. airspace. Regulators track whether certificates remain current, whether providers respond to enforcement notices, and whether aircraft operated by the provider generate patterns of safety-related reports. Scores move downward when lapses, violations, or recurring technical issues appear in these records.
Bottom line
CORTEZ FISHER LLC holds a perfect regulatory compliance profile based on available FAA data, with no certificate lapses, enforcement actions, or patterns of service difficulty reports on record. Before contracting with this provider, verify that certificates remain current, confirm insurance coverage, and if possible, request references or operational data to assess service quality and fit for your specific needs—metrics not captured in regulatory scoring.