December 14, 2007, Newsletter Issue #50: Understanding Incorporated Safety in Part 135 Operations

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The term "Part 135" refers to a section in the Federal Aviation regulation manual pertaining to commuter and on-demand operations and rules that apply to people onboard. An “eligible on-demand operation” must have a two-pilot crew, who are employed or contracted by the certificate holder.

The crew members must have met the applicable requirements of Part 61 and have the following experience and ratings: the pilot-in-command must have a minimum of 1,500 hours and second-in-command must have a minimum of 500 hours. In addition, for specific aircrafts such as a multi-engine turbine-powered fixed-wing and power-lift aircraft, the following FAA certification and ratings requirements must be met: pilot-in-command must have an airline transport pilot rating. The second-in-command or co-pilot must have a commercial pilot and instrument rating. These specific rules are in place to protect the traveler from unqualified pilots. Other regulations ruling over charter on-demand operations are maintenance regulations, insurances and duty times.

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