We take your safety very seriously. At Fleet Aviation, we are proud of our perfect safety record and being PASS Ready safety certified by CharterX, a division of Wyvern Consulting.
FAA Certification
- Comply with the same federal regulations as major commercial airlines.
- Undergo both scheduled and unscheduled FAA inspections.
- Fulfill required maintenance inspections of all aircraft every 100 flight hours and perform optional inspections at 50 hours.
- Ensure our pilots undergo FAA overseen check rides including oral examination and actual flight maneuvers every 6 months.
Strict Pilot Screening
- Only consider pilots who have previous Part 135 or Airline experience
- Hire pilots with thousands of hours of flight time
- Enforce random drug screening.
- Interview for safety and service-oriented mindset
On-going Training
- Train all new pilots an additional 40+ hours
- Implement scenario-based training to develop, hone and test decision-making skills
- Require recurrent training for all pilots every 6 months, including written and in-aircraft testing
- Provide seasonal refresher training to review weather related concerns
- Cross train pilots in multiple aircraft types
Employ Aircraft with Modern Safety Features
- The latest state-of-the-art digital avionics with GPS navigation, collision and terrain avoidance.
- Autopilots that can fly the aircraft to within 100 feet of the ground.
- Satellite weather systems providing real-time, "big picture" imagery to help our pilots avoid turbulent weather, ensuring smooth and uneventful flights.
- Deicing systems that are FAA certified.
- For the Cirrus aircraft: Airbags, the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (a parachute for the entire plane) and the Enhanced Vision System (Forward Looking Infrared technology).
Ability to Fly in All Conditions
- Employing night and inclement weather flying capabilities that equip our aircraft to fly regardless of time of day or reduced visibility.
- Have 5 years experience flying in all four seasons in the Northeast
Accountable Oversight
- Dedicated Safety Officer ensuring highest safety levels across all operational departments
- Responsive feedback systems designed to catch concerns before they become issues
- Pilot-led passenger safety pre-flight briefing
Expertise in Aircraft Maintenance and Charter Operations
- Perform all maintenance in-house, ensuring complete control over aircraft at all times.
- Implement pre-flight and post-flight checks by certified mechanic on almost every single trip.
- Maximize charter reliability by minimizing downtime for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Maintain an excellent relationship with the FAA and our local Flight Standard District Office.
- Have a perfect safety record with no incidents or accidents
For the safety of all of our passengers: Prior to every flight, the Fleet Pilot-in-Command carefully assesses weather, mechanical, environmental and personal factors and may delay or cancel a flight if conditions do not meet our standards.
Any questions or concerns relating to safety can be directed to Tim Riefenhauser, Safety Officer, at Tim@flyfleet.com.
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