Our pilots and training
Every flight on Bluebird's Learjet 60s has two pilots, a captain and a first officer. Captains meet the FAA Part 135 minimum of 1,200 flight hours, and every pilot completes Part 135 indoctrination training, recurrent training and check rides.
Every flight on our Learjet 60s is flown by two professional pilots: a captain and a first officer.
- Captains with 1,200+ flight hours: the FAA Part 135 minimum to captain a charter flight in instrument conditions.
- Part 135 indoctrination training: company procedures and the Part 135 rules we fly under.
- Ongoing: recurrent training and check rides on the schedule Part 135 requires.
On brokered trips, the crew belongs to the operating carrier named on your quote and is trained under that carrier's Part 135 program.
Frequently asked questions
How experienced are Bluebird pilots?
Captains meet the FAA Part 135 minimum of 1,200 flight hours, and every pilot completes Part 135 indoctrination training, recurrent training and check rides.
How many pilots fly my trip?
Two, a captain and a first officer, on every Learjet 60 flight. On brokered trips the operating carrier crews the flight under its own Part 135 certificate. Crew details appear on your trip once it's confirmed.
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