Safety is the first consideration on every Dallas, TX charter flight we arrange, and our process is documented before any aircraft options go to a client.
Operator and crew vetting
Before presenting any aircraft for a trip, our internal due diligence process covers:
- Verification of FAR Part 135 or FAR Part 121 certification, as applicable to the aircraft and trip type
- Review of the operator’s safety and incident history
- Confirmation that the assigned pilots are experienced and current on the specific aircraft type
- Review of ARGUS and Wyvern operator safety profiles where the operator participates in those programs
We do not select operators by price alone. An operator must satisfy our internal standards before any options reach you.
FAR Part 135 and FAR Part 121
All on-demand private charter flights we arrange operate under FAR Part 135, the FAA’s regulatory standard for on-demand, for-hire charter. Part 135 carries stricter operating, crew, and insurance requirements than FAR Part 91, the rules that govern private, non-commercial flying that cannot legally be sold as charter. When a trip calls for an airliner-size aircraft, those flights may operate under FAR Part 121 or the foreign equivalent, which carries stricter crew and operating requirements than both Part 91 and Part 135.
Premium Wyvern Broker Member
Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them. Wyvern is an independent third-party aviation safety organization that audits broker practices and maintains a database of operator safety records and pilot certifications. This membership supplements our own internal review and gives us access to the data Wyvern compiles on operators worldwide.
We are also a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and we reference ARGUS safety ratings for operators that participate in ARGUS auditing.
Pilot requirements
FAR Part 135 sets minimum crew requirements by aircraft type. Many charter aircraft we book operate with two pilots; some aircraft types within the range we work with are certified and operated with a single qualified pilot under Part 135. In all cases, we confirm that assigned pilots have experience and currency on the specific aircraft being flown, not just on the general aircraft category.
Weather and the Pilot in Command
North Texas weather is a genuine scheduling variable, particularly from April through September. Spring convective systems can be severe, and summer afternoons regularly produce thunderstorms. Your advisor monitors weather advisories ahead of every departure. The aircraft operator and Pilot in Command hold full authority over all go or no-go decisions. If conditions require a change in timing, routing, or airport, the Pilot in Command makes that call. If any changes become necessary, you can expect your advisor to reach out as soon as we are aware.
DOT Part 295 disclosure
Disclosure under DOT Part 295: We always act strictly as the agent for the client, never as the operator. Private Jets Dallas does not own or operate aircraft. All flights are operated by certified third-party carriers who maintain full operational control at all times.
For questions about our vetting process, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or see our frequently asked questions. You can also request a quote online, 24/7/365.