What is a charter FAA?


What is a charter FAA? An air charter — also known as commuter or on-demand operations under 14 CFR part 135 — requires a higher level of pilot training and certification, maintenance procedures, and safety rules, than pilots who may take family or friends for an airplane ride.


What is the difference between a charter pilot and a commercial pilot?

Charter pilots are commercial pilots that work for a company that owns the airplanes. These jobs are more similar to airline pilots. Since anyone from the public can charter an aircraft, it is highly regulated. Charter pilot jobs may be easier to find than other corporate pilot jobs.


What is a charter flight FAA?

A charter flight is one in which you hire a company or an organization to fly your group to a given destination. The company is required to provide you with properly certificated and maintained aircraft, flown by certificated crews who are legally trained, current, and proficient. In flight, the captain is in command.