Don't Just Fly with Anyone; Make Sure they are Certified Jets

When you have the dispensation to make the choice between flying commercially and privately it is likely that you will choose to fly on a private jet. Why? Well it is not as obvious as many think as safety as well as privacy rate just as highly as the luxurious comfort offered by the plush private jets. However, choosing the best company to organize your private jet is more important than any other decision regards to your air travel and ensuring that the jets are safe and the pilots are certified is the only way to fly safely.

What is a Certified Pilot?

Some companies that offer private aircraft services do not provide their customers with certified pilots and this inevitably puts flyers in danger. Continuous medical tests will ensure that a certified pilot is physically and mentally capable of flying an aircraft while successfully passing as a certified pilot will demand many hours of flight time practice as well as a test.

An FAA-certified examiner will asses and rate the abilities of a potential pilot before issuing a ‘certified’ status and many of the best private jet companies will only allow their pilots to complete minimal flight hours to maximize safety levels.

How to Find a Reliable Company?

The internet is a useful way to find an array of services and it is acceptable to ask companies for proof of certification for their pilots before making a booking. Speak to friends, family or colleagues who also fly privately as they will be able to advise you on which companies to avoid and which are reliable but always conduct your own research with regards to the certification of company pilots.

It is wise to ask the following questions:

• Proof of certification
• Maximum amount of pilot flying hours
• What aircrafts are used
• How often the jets are serviced
• How long has the company been running

A good company will be happy and able to provide customers with proof of certification for their pilots as well as provide you with information pertaining to flying hours, types of jets and maintenance history.

Private Aircraft Facts and Figures

Small aircrafts are the most common type of private jet and these usually carry between six and 12 passengers. If the aircraft is abnormally large for a private jet then feel free to enquire about the pilot’s experience with flying large aircrafts as when you pay such as expense for a service you should only receive the safest and best quality in return.

These small jets of sheer opulence can cover a distance of around 2,000-2,500 miles and business and leisure travelers along with celebrities and entrepreneurs can use anything from the common turbo props through to huge aircrafts similar to John Travolta’s Boeing 707. It is vital for your safety and your comfort that you ensure that your pilots are certified and the planes are safe so don’t be afraid to ask for proof from your chosen company as any worthwhile business will understand your concerns.