Part 135 Certification
Every operator on Sky500 holds FAA Part 135 certification — the gold standard for on-demand charter operations.
Aircraft Inspections
All aircraft listed must maintain current airworthiness certificates and comply with FAA maintenance schedules.
Qualified Crews
Pilots operating charter flights hold Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificates and maintain current type ratings.
Operations Manual
Operators are required to maintain FAA-approved Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) governing all flight operations.
Weather & Go/No-Go
All departure decisions rest with the pilot-in-command. No flight departs unless deemed safe. Your safety is never compromised.
Insurance Requirements
All operators carry liability insurance meeting or exceeding FAA and industry standards before being listed on Sky500.