135 Charter Operation

BrettInLJ · August 25th, 2005, 18:37

Can anyone from Falcon give details on the 135 operation they are starting and how it fits into the school? I assume it invovles the Navajo's. People on this board are a little wary when a school starts talking about an operation that they will be starting sometime in the near future that students can get hired onto. Cough* Cough* Tab Cough*!

Seriously though, is it up and running yet and if not, how do they know it wouldn't tank from a business standpoint like the majority of startup charter operations do? Is it not a little early to start advertising it on the site?

MultiComm · August 25th, 2005, 21:00

The 135 operation is up and running. Our charter website is almost complete and we are currently taking phone calls with interested parties.

As for the way it works into the program...Yes, it does involve the Navajo and is currently built into the Professional Pilot Program. First, as a part of the Multi Commercial stage, you will fly 20 hours left seat in the Navajo. Second, the 135 training is a part of the program it is not paid for through the Pro Pilot cost. The Pro Pilot Program cost is soley for the training listed to get you through the initial CFI.

The training in Stage V concerning the Charter is company paid. You will already be working for us as a CFI and this upgrade to 135 is an investment on our part not one that we expect you to pay for.

The 135 requires a certain amount total time ( Part 135 Regulations) to qualify for left seat and this time will be built both as a CFI and flying SIC in the charter. Once the time requirements are met you will begin PIC (Left Seat) training.

As for the early advertising...it doesn't affect you as a student since you are not paying for the training to become qualified for the operation. If for some reason the charter does not continue to "take off" as we anticipate, you will still have a job as a CFI and will still qualify for a airline recommendation letter (as long as you maintain a good employment record and get total time requirements needed.)

Hope this answers any questions. Please contact me with any more questions/concerns.

BrettInLJ · August 25th, 2005, 21:13

That's good, I wasn't clear that the 135 training was paid for by Falcon. I do have a couple questions just because I'm curious. Does the Navajo require two pilots for this operation, so you can legitimately log SIC? What qualifications does the PIC have in that case and does it have something to do with the 1200TT requirement for 135 single pilot IFR ops?

August 25th, 2005, 18:37	#1
BrettInLJ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Home:SFO Work:MSP Posts: 1,035	135 Charter Operation Can anyone from Falcon give details on the 135 operation they are starting and how it fits into the school? I assume it invovles the Navajo's. People on this board are a little wary when a school starts talking about an operation that they will be starting sometime in the near future that students can get hired onto. Cough* Cough* Tab Cough*! Seriously though, is it up and running yet and if not, how do they know it wouldn't tank from a business standpoint like the majority of startup charter operations do? Is it not a little early to start advertising it on the site?

August 25th, 2005, 21:00	#2
MultiComm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 119	Re: 135 Charter Operation The 135 operation is up and running. Our charter website is almost complete and we are currently taking phone calls with interested parties. As for the way it works into the program...Yes, it does involve the Navajo and is currently built into the Professional Pilot Program. First, as a part of the Multi Commercial stage, you will fly 20 hours left seat in the Navajo. Second, the 135 training is a part of the program it is not paid for through the Pro Pilot cost. The Pro Pilot Program cost is soley for the training listed to get you through the initial CFI. The training in Stage V concerning the Charter is company paid. You will already be working for us as a CFI and this upgrade to 135 is an investment on our part not one that we expect you to pay for. The 135 requires a certain amount total time ( Part 135 Regulations) to qualify for left seat and this time will be built both as a CFI and flying SIC in the charter. Once the time requirements are met you will begin PIC (Left Seat) training. As for the early advertising...it doesn't affect you as a student since you are not paying for the training to become qualified for the operation. If for some reason the charter does not continue to "take off" as we anticipate, you will still have a job as a CFI and will still qualify for a airline recommendation letter (as long as you maintain a good employment record and get total time requirements needed.) Hope this answers any questions. Please contact me with any more questions/concerns.

August 25th, 2005, 21:13	#3
BrettInLJ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Home:SFO Work:MSP Posts: 1,035	Re: 135 Charter Operation That's good, I wasn't clear that the 135 training was paid for by Falcon. I do have a couple questions just because I'm curious. Does the Navajo require two pilots for this operation, so you can legitimately log SIC? What qualifications does the PIC have in that case and does it have something to do with the 1200TT requirement for 135 single pilot IFR ops?

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