Booking a private jet is about reaching your destination quickly and efficiently. But it’s all about the extravagant in-flight experience.
But flying private is not just the fancy airplane and all the amenities it offers. A huge part of a successful flight is the pilot. The pilot is the most important key to having a great flying experience. You can imagine the potential dangers of an unqualified pilot. Or the disastrous consequences it may bring.
At Brighton Aviation, they have the most qualified, certified and competent pilots. Because they want to give their customers the best in-flight experience possible. Which is why Brighton Aviation has broken down the components of what they seek in a pilot.
What is a Private Jet Pilot?
Certified pilots with Airline Transport Pilot licenses operate private jets. This license allows the pilot to fly all sorts of jets and commercial flights. But to receive this certification, they have to undergo a lot of training and flying hours.
What Safety and Certification do Private Jet Pilots Need?
In any career that individuals aspire to, they need some form of training. Whether you go to business school to own a business. Or if you plan to become a medical doctor, then you would attend medical school. Everyone has some form of training to become competent and qualified in their career.
This analogy is the same as being a pilot. A pilot’s main duty is ensuring passengers safely reach their intended destination. The Federal Aviation Administration mandates education, training, and flight hours to transport passengers. All pilots must fulfill these requirements before flying a plane for income.
There is a lot to go into obtaining a pilot license to fly a private jet for passengers. But here is the process of what an individual would need to do to fly for passengers like you.
Private Jet Pilots need to complete the training to receive the following certifications:
- Private Flying certification (They learn how to fly a plane)
- Instrument Rating Requirements (They learn how to fly in bad weather conditions and through clouds)
- Commercial flying Certification (They gain certification to work as flight instructors. Or they can work in other airline roles requiring flying.)
- Multi-Commercial Engine Certification (They are now allowed to fly planes that have multiple engines)
- Reach 1500 flying hours to qualify for their Airline Transport Pilot Rating (ATP) (After accumulating 1500 flying hours and passing the exam, they can now fly anywhere.)
Now why would we share all the certifications that a pilot needs to undergo? Because Brighton Aviation wants the most qualified pilots. They’re ensuring that they are using the best safety practices to secure a safe flight.
On top of all that training, once they have reached the top tier of certification. They still need to have special training on every jet that they fly. Not every aircraft is the same, in fact, every type of jet has differences when piloting.
At Brighton Aviation they charter jets with certified pilots. Who have received special training to fly all types of jets. With the best training, it proves your safety is they’re number one priority.
Excellent Pilots go the Extra Mile
After booking, our team contacts the pilots to make necessary preparations for departure. They stock the jet with luxury amenities and checks that the jet is in excellent condition.
Pilots will have all relevant travel information to make necessary preparations. Such as; how many passengers will be traveling on the jet that day. Or how much luggage space will the passengers need. Or the departure days and times and how long the flight will take in the air.
Check-list of Take-Off’s and Landing Protocols
Competent and qualified pilots are not just about flying successfully in the air. But they have a checklist of requirements to do before taking-off or landing the plane. Many of these items on these checklists are to ensure safety throughout the flight.
Before taking off, one important step is providing passengers with a safety briefing. This informs customers about what to do in case of an emergency to ensure a safe flight.
During the flight, pilots will give the passengers updates about their arrival time. These procedures ensure passenger safety and pilot competency and professionalism.
The Qualities of a Great Private Jet Pilot
There are Five Components that Brighton Aviation looks for in a pilot.
- A clear communicator
- Being situational aware
- Team Player
- Quick thinker and makes decisions
- Confident, competent, and calm leader
An Outstanding Pilot Must be a Great Communicator
This may sound obvious for pilots to have, but some pilots do not communicate well. Most flight incidents or accidents are usually because of lack of communication.
Pilots and air traffic control communicate to ensure safety during flights, takeoffs, and landings. They also ensure that your flight gets to their destination efficiently.
A Great Private Jet Pilot needs Situational Awareness
A competent pilot is aware of controlling, maintaining, and navigating the flight correctly. A pilot must be able to perceive, understand and respond right to the situation at hand.(1)
This is the basic definition of being situational aware. They understand the flight conditions, terrains, and weather conditions. This knowledge enables them to make informed decisions that may impact the flight. Knowing this brings peace of mind that you’re in good hands while traveling.
Skilled pilots have a thorough understanding of aircraft systems. They control speed, altitude, and communicate with air traffic controllers. The pilot must know how to run an airplane.
A Pilot Who Knows How to Work as a Team
Pilots must collaborate with other pilots, air traffic controllers, and flight dispatchers. It’s essential to work together as a cohesive team to have a successful flight.
Pilots Must be Quick Thinkers and Make Prompt Decisions
When pilots encounter obstacles or emergencies, they must problem-solve and act quickly. They need to stay calm and focused while making decisions in pressure-filled situations.
These situations could involve weather conditions or emergency landings. Whatever happens, the pilot is capable of making the right decisions with safety in mind.
The Three C’s of Success: Confident, Competent and Calm Pilots
Flying with Brighton Aviation guarantees a pilot confident in flying a private jet. They remain calm in any stressful situation, ensuring your sense of security.
Book your Private Jet Flight with Brighton Aviation
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