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Today’s varied aircraft market leaves buyers with a dizzying number of options. Each make and model has different performance specifications, characteristics, and price. Buying the right aircraft can mean the difference between useful, long-term transportation and a veritable dust collector. Therefore, it is pivotal to complete a successful, pre-purchase inspection. Below, we explore why pre-purchase inspections are an essential step in aircraft acquisition.

Aircraft Acquisition: Top Questions to Ask

Before buying any aircraft, it is important to know as much about the make, model, and condition as possible. To best gauge the aircraft’s value for purchase, consider these reflection questions below:

• Is now the right time to buy an aircraft?
• What are all my available aircraft options?
• Is the pricing for this specific aircraft appropriate?

If you still feel confident in this purchase, it is best to make sure you know the most current information concerning the aircraft’s condition and completed maintenance tasks. Ask the seller the following:

• Who performed the last annual inspection?
• Who performed the overhaul, and are they reputable?
• Are all A.D.’s complied with?
• Is there a damage history on the aircraft?
• Are there any liens against the aircraft?
• What financing is available?

The Value of Pre-Purchase Inspections

Pre-purchase inspections are a pivotal component of aircraft acquisition as it determines the legitimacy and value of the transaction. The money spent on a pre-purchase inspection can be well worth the price compared to the size of your investment and the potential for loss.

Although sellers may be wary of a pre-buy inspection, buyers should undoubtedly insist on one to avoid unexpected expenses later. With the full reports, the buyer then has the liberty to decide whether to require the current owners and make any repairs before taking the final delivery of the aircraft. After the close of a transaction, buyers are unlikely to convince previous owners to pay for repairs.

Who Performs It?

It is crucial to request your pre-purchase inspection from an unbiased yet trustworthy mechanic. As a cardinal rule, do not have the pre-purchase inspection conducted by the mechanic who currently or previously maintained the aircraft. There is no incentive for the current mechanic to point out problems with their existing customer’s aircraft.

Have the inspection done at a neutral facility by a trusted inspector who is interested in protecting you. Additionally, find a mechanic familiar with the make and model of the aircraft up for consideration. Doing so will help generate a more thorough inspection that will catch more potential pitfalls.

What Does a Pre-Purchase Inspection Include?

Although the buyer can request a simple or comprehensive pre-purchase inspection, we recommend completing the following steps to gather the most information before solidifying your investment.

• A complete aircraft visual inspection, nose to tail (equivalent to an annual-type inspection).
• A borescope inspection of each engine followed by a disassembly if any questionable findings need to be verified.
• Logbook chronology search: all records are in possession from birth to current.
• A complete logbook verification for each inspection required by the inspection program recommended by the manufacturers of the aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances.
• Logbook verification for airworthiness limitations, recommended overhauls and replacements of components, and parts of the aircraft.
• A complete logbook verification for all FAA Airworthiness Directives, including appliance ADs, applicable to the aircraft.
• Paint and interior verification of all burn certifications for interior components replaced since the aircraft was new. All flight controls removed and balanced following paint, and all interior and exterior placards installed as required by the type certificate data sheet for the aircraft.
• Complete logbook verification to find any possible damage to the aircraft that could affect the value (gear up landing, corrosion repair, major skin damage repair, etc.) as well as proper documentation (FAA form 337), including instruction for continued airworthiness, for every major change to type design (major alteration) or major repair.

What Happens if the Aircraft Fails the Pre-Purchase Inspection?

Our ultimate desire is for all aircraft acquisitions to be a seamless transaction in which the aircraft passes the pre-purchase inspection without any hesitation. However, in the event the mechanic reports a failing inspection of either the aircraft’s condition or documentation, you might be wondering what is next.

Simply put, it is better and safer to restart the aircraft acquisition process by searching for other alternatives. If an aircraft looks great from nose to tail but you discover that it has untrustworthy documentation, it may not be worth the investment only to later discover you are breaking compliance and facing severe fines. As a final rule of judgment, investigate any issues to determine if there lies an easy fix or if your time and resources are best spent elsewhere.

Aircraft Acquisition Services at J.A. Air

With the countless aircraft models and options, it can be easy to feel intimidated by such a big decision quickly. That is why at J.A. Air, we strive to be your aircraft acquisition experts!

When looking through the numerous aircraft for sale in the marketplace, wouldn’t it be nice to know the cost to install the latest and greatest avionics equipment, or what ADSB equipment is most compatible with the aircraft you are looking at? What about what it would take to replace the carpet and do sidewalls? How do you know if the wing bolts really need replacing? From single-engine piston aircraft to small jets, the value of having an experienced and qualified staff is important. With J.A. Air, we become your partner in the process.  Our team is knowledgeable, licensed, and factory-trained. 

Contact us today for any of your aircraft acquisition and inspection needs, questions, or if you are looking to have a new avionics system installed. We are excited to work with you and get your plane ready to fly the skies in no time!

Selling an aircraft comes with heavy responsibilities. Each interested buyer will want to know every detail about the aircraft: its specific flight, service, maintenance, and technological histories. However, answering numerous questions, researching market competition, developing advertising, and spreading the word is far too time-consuming for many hectic corporate and personal schedules. Have you wondered, “What are aircraft brokerage services and how can they help?” Below, we provide an overview behind the purpose of aircraft brokerage services and how they can help streamline the process of selling your aircraft.

What are Aircraft Brokerage Services?

Like a real estate agent, an aircraft brokerage is a company that partners with buyers and sellers of business jets or turboprops, along with their team of representatives, to complete the sale or purchase of an aircraft. In most cases, an aircraft broker is commonly involved in the entire transaction process, from initial discussions through to the close of an aircraft sale.

Top 3 Aircraft Brokerage Benefits

There are many benefits to entrusting the sale of your aircraft to experts in the industry. Below, we explore the three greatest advantages to partnering with an aircraft brokerage service.

#1. Detailed Market Analysis & Accurate Price Benchmarking

When your schedule is flooded with other commitments and priorities, it can feel inundating to independently perform a detailed market analysis to compare other aircrafts currently on the market. Like selling real estate, it is important to gauge what other sellers are valuing their aircrafts at. Is your aircraft in greater or poorer condition compared to similar listings?

To alleviate some of the pressure, aircraft brokerage services can take this weight off your shoulders. With access to thousands of aircraft listings across the globe, they can effectively, efficiently, and easily create a detailed market analysis that provides a realistic selling strategy for your aircraft.

#2. Generate Global Advertising & Increase Digital Exposure

To effectively sell or purchase an aircraft in a timely manner, it is helpful when you acquire access to a global registry of advertisements. As an additional benefit to parenting with aircraft brokerage services, the brokerage can develop domestic and international advertising campaigns to ensure that your listing (if selling) reaches the world or that you find the perfect aircraft (if purchasing) from across the globe.

Furthermore, aircraft brokers are also experts in spearheading massive local exposure for those wishing to sell their aircraft. They do so by increasing digital exposure by promoting your aircraft listing across every national and international web service.

#3. Price Negotiation and Sales Navigation

Do you feel uncomfortable in negotiating the sale of your aircraft or the purchase of a new one? An aircraft brokerage can be to your advantage! Aircraft brokerage services often include the negotiation of price and terms of the sale.

Furthermore, brokerages also draft and provide sales agreements in partnership with escrows leading up to the closing. As a result, you will have a team of licensed experts who will help you navigate the specifics of the aircraft sale.

Aircraft Brokerage Services at J.A. Air

We understand the importance of selling your aircraft in a timely manner and for the right value. J.A. Air offers a brokerage option that saves time and money.

Our team is knowledgeable, licensed, and factory trained. Asking J.A. Air’s brokerage services to work on your behalf in the sales process means a team of experts is responsible for the details, including:

• Performing a detailed market analysis of comparable aircraft currently for sale
• Assisting with accurate pricing
• Developing domestic and international advertising
• Spearheading massive local exposure as well as advertising in all of the national and international web services.
• Negotiation of price and terms of the sale as well as providing sales agreements and working through escrow for closing.

Contact us today for any of your aviation needs or questions. We are excited to work with you and get your plane ready to fly the skies in no time!

After the global impact of the Coronavirus, nearly every industry went back to the drawing board. How could they provide a safe and clean environment for their consumers? Especially with COVID-19 in relation to air travel, many travelers are asking if it is safe to go. Therefore, it is more important now than ever to invest in premium aircraft detailing services to maintain compliance with CDC guidelines. Below, we explore the importance behind detailing both the interior and exterior of your aircraft, regardless if meant for private or commercial use.

What Is Aircraft Detailing?

Aircraft detailing consists of cleaning both the exterior and interior of an aircraft to restore it to like-new condition. Like any detailing job, aircraft detailing requires specialist knowledge, tools, and products to clean each aircraft at a professional standard.

The 6 Golden Rules of Aircraft Detailing

Regardless of what aircraft a company is detailing, there are six common rules to work in tandem with:

• Never use any type of power washer on an aircraft.
• Never use any household products, only specialty products.
• Be extremely careful with power buffers and avoid automotive orbital buffers.
• Always use the gentlest compound required to remove stains and oxidation.
• Take your time.
• Be sure to check the rules at your airport before you begin washing.

Aircraft Interior Detailing Services

Cleaning the interior of an aircraft seems simple, right? Although there appears to be few components of the aircraft cabin (seats, windows, aisles, seat buckles, etc.), you would be surprised with how many compartments are high-touch areas that require a thorough sanitation and detailing. Below is a comprehensive list summarizing all that interior aircraft detailing services encompasses.

Complete Interior Detail

A thorough interior cleaning and detailing process is truly a first-class service. To begin, all the carpeting and upholstery are both vacuumed and then dry cleaned or extracted (depending on the material.) Then, all surfaces are cleaned, sanitized, and detailed. Next, all wood and trim elements are effectively sanitized and polished.

Afterward, all leather seating and material are both cleaned and conditioned. Furthermore, galleys and lavatories, or “lavs,” are cleaned and sanitized. Finally, the cockpits are meticulously cleaned, sanitized, and detailed. Upon request, cabin entries and instrument panels can also be cleaned and detailed.

Dry Cleaning Carpet & Upholstery

Aircraft detailing involves the unique dry-cleaning process of cleaning and sanitizing carpet and upholstery without the use of steam or water, which can be damaging to some materials like wool.

Carpet & Upholstery Extraction

To help get carpeting and upholstery both deep cleaned and looking their best, detailing services also offer a steam extraction process This service is a great option for high traffic areas.

Stain Removal

If a stain can be removed, the best time for it to happen is during an interior aircraft detailing service. Aircraft detailers are masters at stain removal, successfully removing stains and blemishes caused by spilled coffee, wine, ink, soda, food, gum, and biological fluids. However, for optimal results, time is critical for easy removal.

Wood & Trim Polishing

Simple and straightforward, wood polishing services and products help maximize the interior cabin’s shine while resisting fingerprints and dust. Although airlines love leaving a great impression for passengers, dust and fingerprints aren’t the way to go about it. 

Leather Cleaning & Conditioning

Leather cleaning and conditioning services are a great way to maintain the look, feel color, and smell of an aircraft’s fine leather upholstery. Additionally, regularly scheduled cleaning and conditioning help to extend the longevity and aesthetic of your leather for years to come.

Lavatory & Gallery Sanitation

Lavatory and galley cleaning and sanitation services will ensure the safety of your passengers from illness due to spoiled food or biological contaminants.

Aircraft Exterior Detailing Services

Exterior aircraft detailing services extend far beyond a simple wash and dry. As the exterior of an aircraft faces all the elements, it deserves an expansive detailing service. Below is a comprehensive list summarizing all that exterior aircraft detailing services encompasses.

Wet Wash

Wet washing ensures that the entire exterior of the aircraft is completely clean and free of debris. Upon completion, the aircraft is dry and spot free. This service is highly recommended for any aircrafts that have been exposed to harsh or corrosive conditions, especially saltwater areas.

Dry Wash

As an environmentally friendly technique, dry washing completely cleans the entire exterior of the aircraft without water while leaving a beautiful shine. Due to most airport environmental restrictions, this service tends to be the most popular wash technique.

Exterior Wax

Regular exterior wax applications will not only keep your aircraft looking great and protect your paint, but it will also greatly bolster the life of the paint. All waxes applied to the exterior are both aircraft approved and silicone free.

Exterior Paint Rejuvenation (Machine Buff and Polish)

Is the exterior paint looking dull? Machine-polishing aircraft detailing services are recommended for paint that is either oxidized or faded. This service restores and seals the paint for protection and helps to reduce parasitic drag, a fantastic alternative to having the aircraft repainted.

Once the aircraft is machine-buffed, detailers will then hand-polish the aircraft to bring the high gloss finish back to the paint. Even very old paint can usually be brought back to looking like new.

Cleaning Undercarriage Bays

When considering all the components of an aircraft that require extensive cleaning, not many refer to the undercarriage bays. However, the undercarriage bays need specialist attention. In fact, they are an essential component to keep clean as they aid the detection of any hydraulic leaks and help ensure the integrity of any electrical connections.

In areas where water use is permitted, the cleaning process normally entails the use of a heavy-duty alkali cleaner. In such instances, after cleaning, it may be beneficial to treat the whole area with a water-displacing fluid such as ARDROX 3961. Doing so not only drives away any water but also leaves a protective film on the surface. To further protect the undercarriage bays, aircraft detailers would then lubricate the equipment to prevent machine malfunctions.

Brightwork Metal Polishing

Polishing Brightwork is an art that few have mastered. However, some aircraft detailing services specialize in the metal polishing process. Leading edges, Engine Inlets, Thrust Reversers and Propeller Spinners alike are all polished to a mirror finish. Furthermore, even scratches and gouges can be removed.

De-ice Boot Refurbishment

De-ice boot refurbishment consists of a 3-step process of stripping, conditioning, and sealing pneumatic de-ice boots. This aircraft detailing service will restore your boots to a high gloss shine while protecting them. Regular de-ice boot treatments will not only keep the boots looking their best but will also enhance their longevity and durability.

The Importance of Aircraft Detailing

An aircraft is a valuable investment that needs to be protected and well cared for. Keeping an aircraft’s exterior and interior clean is also an important part of maintenance upkeep. Therefore, routinely detailing your aircraft not only improves its cosmetic appearance but also provides a profitable return on investment with the following benefits:

• Prevents corrosion on an expensive paint job, extending the life of your paint
• Reduces drag which cuts fuel costs, and for some, even improves aircraft performance
• Protects your investment
• Increases resale value

Aircrafts are designed to have an in-service life exceeding 20 years. To achieve this, you must take care of every component from the overhaul and maintenance procedures followed throughout the plane’s lifetime.

Furthermore, maintaining a clean aircraft will aid in the detection of any problems, including leaks which may occur on the underside around hydraulic, water and overflow holes, and drains. Regularly scheduled aircraft detailing services will also inspire confidence in passengers about to board that the plane is well maintained.

Aircraft Detailing with J.A. Air

We understand the importance of keeping the health and safety of air crew and passengers as top priority. That’s why at J.A. Air, we strive to be your aircraft detailing and maintenance experts! Our on-demand trip ready service will ensure that your aircraft is looking great for the next flight. 

After giving your plane a thorough inspection, did you find any issues that need attention? Are there parts of your aircraft maintenance checklist that you may have glossed over? Bring your aircraft to us and we will perform an in-depth inspection and repair and issues that have been found by you or us. We have a variety of parts on hand and our shop allows your aircraft to be serviced with limited downtime.

Our team is knowledgeable, licensed, and factory trained. Contact us today for any of your maintenance needs, questions, or if you are looking to have a new avionics system installed. We are excited to work with you and get your plane ready to fly the skies in no time!

After nearly a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, wanderlust has grown increasingly strong, even among those who typically stay in their local area. When state and national borders were closed, many found themselves dreaming of—and even planning for—their next adventure abroad. However, now that federal regulations are opening additional flights to more destinations, many travelers are asking if it is safe to go. In the content below, we will look to current health and safety guidelines concerning the safety of air travel.

Air Travel During COVID-19: General Safety Precautions

Unless there are only a select few individuals onboard, it is nearly impossible to always remain six feet apart from other flight attendants and passengers while inside a plane. However, to best safeguard your health, the CDC reports that you must wear a mask throughout the duration of your travelling, from stepping foot into the airport until after you collect your belongings at baggage claim.

As an added safety precaution, some airlines may require taking your temperature before boarding. Furthermore, if you or your travel companions feel unwell, it is in everyone’s interest that you postpone your travel plans until everyone’s health is fully restored.

Additionally, refrain from touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and whenever possible, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. It is also important to note that due to your increased exposure to contaminated surfaces and larger crowds of people throughout the duration of your air travel, you may elevate your risk of getting COVID-19.

Travel Restrictions

Because certain states and cities have reported a higher volume of confirmed COVID-19 cases, there may be some travel restrictions put in place. As a result, if you live in a city with more cases (or are travelling to a city with a higher volume) yet are still allowed to travel outside your state, you will have to quarantine upon arrival to ensure you do not carry any symptoms of the virus. Additionally, upon returning home, you may also have to quarantine to ensure you were not exposed to the Coronavirus, helping reduce the risk of passing anything along to your friends, family, or community.

Safety Measures Taken for Airports

Airports around the world are easy targets for viruses to spread and impact thousands of travelers. With high-traffic areas and surfaces such as baggage claim carousels, handrails, bathroom stalls, seats, and stores, airports must work efficiently to protect the health of pilots, flight attendants, passengers, custodians, and other airport employees.

As a result of the heightened demands for sanitation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) developed updated procedures for airports to follow that help prevent the spread of COVID-19 amidst air travel. The module series covers airport elements including:

• Terminal buildings
• General check-in areas and security checkpoints
• Terminal airside areas
• Terminal gate equipment
• Disembarking and arrival procedures
• Baggage claim
• Exiting the landside area

Safety Measures Taken for the Plane’s Interior

Like every other industry, air travel significantly enhanced their cleaning regime to kill any harmful bacteria that could spread on surfaces. Instead of completing a traditional aircraft maintenance checklist, the ICAO also released a series of aircraft modules that contain specific guidelines concerning:

• Boarding processes
• Seat assignments
• Baggage
• Onboard interaction
• Food and beverage service
• Lavatory access
• Crew Protection
• Management of sick passengers or crew members
• Cleaning and disinfection of the flight deck, cabin, and cargo compartment

Safety Measures Taken for the Crew

Every staff and crew member are important to the success of the aviation industry. As a result, it is paramount that their health and safety also be protected. Therefore, the ICAO also released a series of crew modules that contain specific guidelines concerning:

• General staff
• Flight crew
• Cabin crew
• Layover crew

Aircraft Maintenance at J.A. Air

We understand the importance of keeping the health and safety of air crew and passengers as top priority. That’s why at J.A. Air, we strive to be your aircraft maintenance experts!

After giving your plane a thorough inspection, did you find any issues that need attention? Are there parts of your aircraft maintenance checklist that you may have glossed over? Bring your aircraft to us and we will perform an in-depth inspection and repair and issues that have been found by you or us. We have a variety of parts on hand and our shop allows your aircraft to be serviced with limited downtime.

Our team is knowledgeable, licensed, and factory trained. Contact us today for any of your maintenance needs, questions, or if you are looking to have a new avionics system installed. We are excited to work with you and get your plane ready to fly the skies in no time!

Aviation maintenance offers extensive aircraft services, each with its own term and process.  AOG services are made as urgent requests and must be completed quickly. Below, we further discuss what AOG services are and explore how to complete an AOG service request.

AOG Services 101

Standing for “Aircraft on Ground,” AOG is an aviation maintenance term that indicates a major or urgent problem with an aircraft that prevents clearance to fly. In most AOG scenarios, there is a rush to acquire the necessary parts to return the aircraft back into service and prevent additional delays or cancellations from a planned itinerary.

For every day that an airplane remains grounded due to unanticipated technicalities and circumstances, lost revenue or accrued expenses can both cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Consider the below scenarios and the adjusted monetary loss as a direct result of a grounded aircraft:

• Airfreight maintenance fees
• Loss of revenue
• Airport charges
• Passenger compensation
• Delayed air cargo

How Do You Complete an AOG Service Request?

Due to the urgency anytime an aircraft “goes AOG” in which the necessary parts and equipment are not readily accessible, both parts and personnel must be immediately driven, flown, or sailed to the location of the “grounded aircraft.” As a result, highly trained personnel will then rapidly and economically source the needed spare parts from a wide variety of sources in the open market, strictly adhering to FAA/EASA regulations.

Furthermore, it is crucial that an AOG desk offers services around the clock in the event of a late-night or midday emergency. When you discover your grounded aircraft is in urgent need of AOG services, AOG personnel work rapidly in compliance with the maintenance operations of both your carrier and purchasing department to supply the right parts and equipment.

AOG Services with J.A. Air

Is your aircraft in need of AOG services? J. A. Air Center offers AOG Service to local and transient customers at any airport in the region. We understand our customers’ need for a quick response and our extensive parts inventory and supporting avionics and interior shops enable us to serve your needs with limited downtime.

At J.A. Air, we strive to be your aircraft maintenance experts! As a preventative measure to help avoid future grounded planes, bring your aircraft to us and we will perform an in-depth inspection. Then, we will repair any issues that have been found by either you or us. We have a variety of parts on hand and our shop allows your aircraft to be serviced with limited downtime.

Our aviation and aircraft experts at J.A. Air are highly experienced in the following aircraft:

Jet

• Cessna Citation 500
• Cessna Citation 550
• Cessna Citation 560
• Learjet 31
• Learjet 35/35A
• Learjet 36/36A
• Learjet 45

Turboprop

• King Air 350
• King Air 300
• King Air 200 Series
• King Air 90 Series
• Cessna Caravan
• Cessna Conquest
• Piper Cheyenne

Piston

• Cessna Multi-Engine
• Beechcraft Multi-Engine
• Piper Multi-Engine
• Cessna Single Engine
• Beechcraft Single Engine
• Piper Single Engine
• Diamond Aircraft
• Mooney
• Cirrus

Did you know we also sell parts, supplies, and even planes? Don’t hesitate to contact us for any of your maintenance needs, questions, or if you’re looking to have a new avionics system installed!

Our team is knowledgeable, licensed, and factory trained. We are excited to work with you and get your plane ready to fly the skies in no time!

Are you thrilled by the idea of earning your airline pilot’s license, but feel concerned by today’s current employment shortages? Did you know that due to the current and future pilot shortage, you can achieve greater success in getting an airline pilot job after flight school? In the content below, we answer common questions regarding the search for an airline piloting career upon completion of flight school.

What Jobs Can A New Airline Pilot Find?

Despite the amount of time it takes to become an airline pilot, you have multiple avenues to take with your flight career. Below are nine piloting fields you can explore.

Mainline Carrier

Your job as a mainline carrier will be to transport passengers to various destinations worldwide. Examples of mainline carrier companies include American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines.

Low-Cost Carrier

Piloting for a low-cost carrier requires transporting passengers to destinations that are primarily domestic. Although, you may go to some international destinations for an airline that offers lower fares and fewer amenities. Examples of low-cost carrier companies include JetBlue Airlines, Spirit, and Southwest Airlines.

Regional Airline

Like a low-cost carrier, working for a regional airline involves passenger transport to domestic locations with an exception to a few international destinations. However, these smaller airlines operate “regionally” under more mainline brands and carriers. An example of regional airlines includes ExpressJet Airlines operating as American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express.

Cargo Carrier

As a cargo carrier pilot, you would transport cargo, mail, and packages worldwide. Therefore, you primarily work with larger companies such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS. This career proves especially beneficial if you prefer working during night hours as most deliveries and transports occur in the evening.

Military

While working with the military is a rewarding and adventurous experience, you must undergo additional screening, background checks, and assessments prior to securing a career in the field.

According to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA):

“In addition, you will undergo a disciplined flight training program that is essentially ‘immersion training,’ where you will focus exclusively on flight and academic training for months, or even in excess of a year. Following that, you will gain valuable flight experience, often in high-performance jet aircraft—again in an atmosphere of constant training. Additionally, every military flight involves some element of training or evaluation, even combat flights.”

Flight Instructor

If you enjoyed your experience with the flight instructors you encountered during flight school, you may have the opportunity to become a flight instructor. With this rewarding piloting career, you will teach other aspiring aviators and help them build their flight time. However, in this career, you must master how to explain to and instruct multiple types of learners.

Corporate Aviation

When beginning your piloting career in corporate aviation, you transport either passengers or cargo for various businesses or corporations by using a business jet. However, business jet pilots do have the expectation to remain flexible in their schedule and continually provide exceptional service to their private clients. As a result, this industry allows pilots to not only travel but also experience new destinations.

Charter Operation and Airline Taxi

Working with a charter operation or airline taxi, you experience shorter flight durations and operate on smaller airplanes. With this on-demand career, you no longer operate with a set schedule, but instead work as a “for-hire” pilot. As a result, you can accept tourist requests to see an aerial view of the land.

Government Service and Law Enforcement

After undergoing proper screening and background checks, this piloting career allows you to fly for state agencies like the governor’s office or state troopers. Additionally, if working with law enforcement, you can assist in flying border patrol missions, catching speeding drivers on interstates, and even locating growth facilities in forests.

How Hard is it to Find a Piloting Job?

As of 2019, there is a projected forecast that within the next twenty years, American alone will need 212,000 pilots. As a result, those who begin flight school now may experience an easier time securing a piloting position. Additionally, with so many careers to explore within the piloting and aviation industry, you have multiple options to consider if you have a hard time securing a career.

Is it Possible to Be a Part-Time Airline Pilot?

For those who need a more rigid working schedule but cannot work full-time, part-time piloting may be in your best interest. With part-time piloting, your primary employer assigns an hourly schedule for you to follow. However, according to ZipRecruiter, part-time piloting varies by company. Alternatively, you can explore other part-time positions for any of the careers we discussed earlier.

Begin Your Piloting Adventure with J.A. Flight Training

Are you ready to begin earning your piloting license? If now is the time for YOU to start flight school, start looking at next steps! J.A. Flight Training is conveniently based in Chicago’s western suburb, Sugar Grove. No matter which career path you follow, you can count on experiential learning with the most up-to-date equipment, flight simulators, and aircrafts available.

We are proud to offer world-class training that prepares our students for a successful future as a pilot through flexible classes and affordable programs. If you would like to receive more information about our flight training program, contact us today to get started on your new career path!