Become a Ferry Pilot

Join the Ferry Flight USA Pilot Network for Aircraft Delivery & Repositioning Missions Nationwide

Interested in flying aircraft delivery and repositioning missions across the United States?

Ferry Flight USA works with qualified pilots and crews for aircraft ferry, delivery, and repositioning missions nationwide.

Our missions can involve:

Newly purchased aircraft
Seller-to-buyer delivery
Maintenance repositioning
Annual inspections
Pre-buy inspections
Avionics
Paint
Seasonal relocation
Flight-school fleet movements
Flying-club aircraft
Corporate aircraft
Aircraft management companies
AOG recovery
Ferry permit flights
Cross-country aircraft delivery

We work with pilots whose qualifications may include experience in:

Piston singles
Piston twins
Complex aircraft
High-performance aircraft
Tailwheel aircraft
Pressurized piston aircraft
Turbine aircraft
Light jets
Midsize business jets
Specialized aircraft

Joining the network does not guarantee assignments.

Each mission is matched based on:

Aircraft type
Pilot certificates and ratings
Relevant experience
Make-and-model time
Insurance requirements
Route
Mission complexity
Pilot availability
Customer requirements

Qualified Pilots. Professional Standards. Nationwide Missions.

APPLY TO JOIN THE FERRY FLIGHT USA PILOT NETWORK

What Does a Ferry Pilot Do?

A ferry pilot moves an aircraft from one airport to another on behalf of an:

Aircraft owner
Buyer
Seller
Broker
Dealer
Flight school
Flying club
Maintenance facility
Aircraft management company
Corporate flight department
Other authorized party

The purpose of the flight is generally to reposition or deliver the aircraft.

Common mission profiles include:

Seller → Buyer

Aircraft Purchase → New Owner’s Airport

Home Base → Maintenance

Maintenance → Home Base

Seller → Pre-Buy Facility

Pre-Buy → Buyer

Summer Base → Winter Base

Flight School Campus A → Campus B

Aircraft Stranded After Repair → Home Base

Ferry Flying Is More Than Building Flight Time

Professional ferry work requires more than simply being willing to fly an unfamiliar airplane across the country.

A ferry pilot may need to manage:

Unfamiliar aircraft
Cross-country route planning
Changing weather
Fuel planning
Aircraft limitations
Customer communication
Airport logistics
Aircraft documentation
Transportation to the aircraft
Transportation home after delivery
Maintenance issues
Schedule changes

The pilot may be entrusted with an aircraft worth:

Tens of thousands
Hundreds of thousands
Millions of dollars

Professional judgment matters.

Ferry Flight USA Pilot Standards

We are looking for pilots who approach ferry work professionally.

That means more than logging hours.

We value pilots who demonstrate:

Sound aeronautical decision-making
Conservative weather judgment
Professional communication
Aircraft respect
Honest experience reporting
Schedule reliability
Customer-service skills
Proper preflight discipline
Willingness to delay when conditions are inappropriate
Respect for aircraft limitations
Respect for insurance requirements
Respect for maintenance concerns

A pilot who feels pressured to complete a mission at all costs is not the pilot we want.

Safety Comes Before the Delivery Schedule

Aircraft delivery dates matter.

Safe operating conditions matter more.

A professional ferry pilot must be willing to say:

Weather is not acceptable
The aircraft needs maintenance
The route needs to change
The departure needs to be delayed
The mission needs another fuel stop
The flight should stop for the day

Good judgment is part of the job.

Minimum Ferry Pilot Qualifications

There is no single minimum that applies to every Ferry Flight USA mission.

Requirements vary because the aircraft vary.

A pilot moving a:

Cessna 172

may face very different requirements from a pilot moving a:

Baron

Aerostar

or:

Citation

Pilot eligibility is therefore evaluated mission by mission.

Pilot Certificates

Depending on the mission, pilots may need the appropriate:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
Category rating
Class rating
Instrument rating
Multi-engine rating
Aircraft type rating

The exact requirement depends on the aircraft and operation.

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Pilots interested in professional ferry work should generally expect that compensated ferry assignments require the appropriate commercial pilot privileges for the operation.

Applicants should accurately identify:

Certificate level
Ratings
Limitations

Instrument Rating

An instrument rating is particularly valuable for professional ferry work.

Cross-country aircraft delivery may involve:

Low ceilings
Weather changes
Marine layers
Busy controlled airspace

However, pilots should never treat an instrument rating as permission to exceed:

Aircraft limitations
Personal minimums
Equipment limitations
Weather capability

Total Flight Time

Total time is only one part of pilot evaluation.

We may consider:

Total time
PIC time
Cross-country time
Instrument experience
Recent flight activity

A high total-time pilot is not automatically the right pilot for every aircraft.

Make-and-Model Experience

Make-and-model experience can be especially valuable for ferry work.

Insurance companies may require:

Minimum time in make/model
Minimum retractable time
Minimum multi-engine time
Minimum tailwheel time
Minimum turbine time
Minimum time in type

Applicants should report aircraft experience accurately.

Ferry Pilots for Piston Singles

Piston singles represent a large portion of aircraft delivery missions.

Experience may include aircraft from manufacturers such as:

Cessna
Piper
Cirrus
Beechcraft
Mooney
Diamond
Grumman
Tecnam
Maule
American Champion

Pilots should identify the actual models they have flown.

Cessna Ferry Pilots

Useful Cessna experience may include:

Cessna 150
Cessna 152
Cessna 172
Cessna 182
Cessna 206
Other models

Experience in a Cessna 172 does not automatically translate into qualification for every Cessna aircraft.

Piper Ferry Pilots

Useful Piper experience may include:

Cherokee
Warrior
Archer
Arrow
Dakota
Saratoga
Lance
Super Cub
Other models

Complex or higher-performance variants may require additional experience.

Cirrus Ferry Pilots

Cirrus missions may involve aircraft such as:

SR20
SR22
SR22T

Relevant experience may include:

Cirrus-specific training
Garmin avionics
CAPS familiarity
High-performance operations

Insurance requirements can be aircraft-specific.

Beechcraft Ferry Pilots

Beechcraft experience may include:

Bonanza
Debonair
Baron
Other qualifying models

Applicants should distinguish clearly between:

Single-engine Beechcraft time
Multi-engine Beechcraft time

Mooney Ferry Pilots

Mooney aircraft combine:

Retractable gear
Higher cruise speeds
Aircraft-specific systems

Make/model experience can be particularly helpful.

Tailwheel Ferry Pilots

We may need pilots with experience in:

Piper Cub
Super Cub
Citabria
Decathlon
Maule
Husky
Vintage tailwheel aircraft

Applicants should provide:

Tailwheel hours
Aircraft types flown
Recency
Relevant endorsements

A tailwheel endorsement alone may not satisfy a particular mission’s insurance requirements.

Complex-Aircraft Ferry Pilots

Potential complex aircraft may include:

Piper Arrow
Mooney
Bonanza
Retractable Cessna aircraft
Other qualifying airplanes

Applicants should report:

Complex time
Retractable-gear time
Make/model time

High-Performance Ferry Pilots

Higher-powered aircraft can include:

Cessna 182
Cessna 206
Bonanza
Cirrus SR22
Saratoga

Relevant experience and insurance compatibility may be required.

Piston Twin Ferry Pilots

We may need multi-engine pilots for aircraft such as:

Piper Seminole
Piper Seneca
Piper Apache
Piper Aztec
Twin Comanche
Beechcraft Baron
Cessna twins
Aerostar
Diamond twins

Applicants should provide:

Total multi-engine time
PIC multi-engine time
Instrument multi-engine time
Make/model time

Multi-Engine Experience Matters

A pilot who recently earned a multi-engine rating with limited twin experience may not qualify for every ferry mission.

Insurance may require significant:

Multi-engine time
PIC time
Time in make/model

More specialized twins may require considerably more experience.

Seminole Ferry Pilots

Piper Seminole experience can be useful for:

Flight-school fleet movements
Maintenance
Sales
New-aircraft delivery

Seneca Ferry Pilots

Seneca missions may require familiarity with:

Turbocharged engines depending on model
Multi-engine procedures
Complex systems

Baron Ferry Pilots

Baron assignments may require significant experience depending on:

Specific model
Insurance
Aircraft equipment
Mission

Aerostar Ferry Pilots

Aerostar aircraft require specialized experience.

Applicants interested in Aerostar assignments should identify:

Aerostar models flown
Aerostar PIC time
Pressurized time
High-performance twin experience

A multi-engine rating alone does not make someone an appropriate Aerostar ferry pilot.

Pressurized Aircraft Ferry Pilots

Experience may include:

Cessna 340
Cessna 414
Cessna 421
Aerostar
Other pressurized piston aircraft

Applicants should identify:

Pressurized-aircraft time
High-altitude experience
Make/model time

Turbine Ferry Pilots

Selected missions may involve turbine aircraft.

Relevant qualifications can include:

Turbine time
ATP
Type rating
Recurrent training
Simulator training
Time in type
PIC time
SIC qualifications

Light Jet Ferry Pilots

Selected light-jet opportunities may involve aircraft such as:

Citation
Phenom
HondaJet
Eclipse
Premier
Vision Jet

Applicants should provide exact:

Type ratings
Time in type
PIC time
Recurrent dates
Training provider

Midsize Jet Ferry Pilots

Selected midsize business-aircraft assignments may involve:

Citation
Learjet
Hawker
Challenger
Falcon
Gulfstream
Embraer

Each assignment is evaluated based on:

Aircraft
Crew requirements
Type ratings
Insurance requirements
Operator requirements

Two-Pilot Crew Opportunities

Some ferry missions require:

Two-pilot missions may be driven by:

Aircraft certification
Insurance
Customer requirements
Operator procedures

Pilots should clearly indicate whether they are qualified and available for:

PIC work
SIC work
Both

Type Ratings

Applicants should list every current aircraft type rating.

Include:

Aircraft type
PIC or SIC status where relevant
Approximate time in type
Recent recurrent training
Training provider

Recurrent Training

Some turbine and business-aircraft assignments may require current recurrent training.

Possible training providers may include:

FlightSafety
CAE
SimCom
Manufacturer-approved programs
Other accepted providers

The exact requirement depends on the mission and insurance.

Insurance Compatibility

Pilot selection does not stop at FAA qualification.

The aircraft’s insurance policy may establish additional requirements.

These may include:

Minimum total time
Minimum PIC time
Minimum retractable time
Minimum multi-engine time
Minimum turbine time
Make-and-model time
Time in type
Recurrent training
Named-pilot approval

Your qualifications may fit one customer’s aircraft but not another identical model because the insurance policies differ.

Be Prepared to Provide Pilot Qualification Information

For certain assignments, Ferry Flight USA may request information such as:

Pilot certificate
Medical certificate where applicable
Ratings
Flight-time summary
Make/model time
Tailwheel time
Multi-engine time
Turbine time
Type ratings
Training records
Recurrent training dates
Resume

Accuracy matters.

Never Inflate Your Flight Time

Pilot experience may be reviewed by:

Ferry Flight USA
Aircraft owner
Insurance broker
Insurance carrier
Corporate operator

Misrepresenting flight time or qualifications is unacceptable.

If you have:

3 hours in an aircraft

do not represent it as:

experienced in type.

Professional credibility matters.

Ferry Pilot Experience vs Flight-Time Building

Some ferry missions can add valuable cross-country experience.

However, Ferry Flight USA is not primarily a flight-time-building operation for pilots.

Our first responsibility is to match the aircraft with a pilot appropriate for the mission.

Customer aircraft should not become training platforms for pilots who lack required experience.

Lower-Time Pilots

Lower-time pilots may still have opportunities when their qualifications fit a specific aircraft and mission.

For example, a pilot with meaningful experience in:

Cessna 172
Piper Archer
Other common training aircraft

may be appropriate for certain missions if:

FAA requirements are met
Insurance requirements are met
The route is appropriate
The aircraft is appropriate

There is no guarantee of assignment.

Experienced Pilots

Higher-time pilots with broad aircraft experience may qualify for more missions.

Particularly valuable experience can include:

Multi-engine
Tailwheel
High-performance
Pressurized aircraft
Turbine
Type ratings
Mountain operations
Alaska
Long cross-country delivery

Mountain Flying Experience

Certain missions through:

Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
Nevada

may benefit from pilots with relevant mountain experience.

Applicants can identify:

Mountain routes flown
High-elevation airport experience
Density-altitude experience

Alaska Experience

Selected Alaska missions may require or favor pilots with experience in:

Alaska operations
Remote routes
Mountain terrain
Canada routing
Tailwheel or bush aircraft
Survival planning

Applicants should accurately identify actual Alaska experience.

Canada & International Experience

Certain routes may involve international flight procedures.

Pilots with experience in:

Canada routing
Customs
eAPIS
International flight plans
Border procedures

should identify that experience.

Professional Communication

Pilots represent Ferry Flight USA when interacting with:

Aircraft owners
Sellers
Buyers
Brokers
Dealers
Maintenance shops
FBOs
Corporate flight departments

Professional communication is required.

Keep the Customer Informed

Pilots should communicate significant mission events such as:

Aircraft pickup
Departure
Fuel stop when appropriate
Weather delay
Maintenance concern
Overnight stop
Estimated arrival
Delivery

Customers should not have to wonder where their aircraft is.

Respect the Aircraft

The pilot may be entrusted with one of the customer’s most valuable assets.

Aircraft should be treated professionally.

That means:

No unnecessary abuse
No unnecessary hard operation
Proper engine management
Proper aircraft handling
Appropriate parking and securing
Respect for customer property

Do Not Fly an Aircraft You Believe Is Unsafe

If the aircraft condition differs from what was represented, contact Ferry Flight USA before departure.

Examples can include:

Significant leak
Tire issue
Brake issue
Fuel-system concern
Engine problem
Required documentation issue
Other safety concern

A pilot is never expected to launch simply because travel has already been booked.

Aircraft Condition Can Stop a Mission

The aircraft may be found unsuitable for departure.

The mission may need to:

Pause
Return to maintenance
Await parts
Obtain additional inspection
Be rescheduled

Good ferry pilots recognize when not to fly.

Ferry Permit Assignments

Certain assignments may involve an FAA Special Flight Permit.

These flights require additional discipline.

The pilot must understand:

Permit limitations
Aircraft condition
Maintenance requirements
Route restrictions
Insurance requirements

A Special Flight Permit is not permission to operate an unsafe aircraft.

Ferry Permit Pilot Qualifications

Pilot selection for ferry-permit missions may involve:

Category
Class
Complex endorsement
High-performance endorsement
Tailwheel endorsement
Multi-engine rating
Pressurization experience
Turbine experience
Type rating
Make/model experience
Insurance requirements

Ferry Flight USA already uses these factors when evaluating Special Flight Permit missions.

Aircraft Pickup Responsibilities

Depending on the assignment, pilots may be expected to coordinate with:

Owner
Seller
Broker
Dealer
Maintenance shop
FBO
Aircraft manager

The pilot should confirm:

Aircraft access
Keys
Documentation
Fuel
Aircraft status
Delivery instructions

Preflight Responsibility

Every ferry assignment includes normal pilot responsibility for determining whether the proposed flight can be conducted appropriately.

If something does not look right:

Ask.

If necessary:

Stop.

Route Planning

Pilots may be responsible for planning around:

Weather
Fuel
Terrain
Airspace
Airport suitability
Aircraft range
Aircraft performance
Maintenance availability
Crew duty

Fuel Planning

Ferry pilots should not assume every airport has:

Fuel
24-hour access
Self-service fuel
After-hours service

Fuel planning matters particularly on:

Long-distance piston missions
Mountain routes
Alaska missions
Remote routes

Weather Planning

Professional ferry work requires patience.

You may encounter:

Thunderstorms
Icing
Fog
Snow
High winds
Tropical weather
Mountain wave
Wildfire smoke

Mission completion should never override sound weather judgment.

Multi-Day Ferry Flights

Long-distance piston-aircraft delivery may require:

Multiple days
Several fuel stops each day
Hotels
Rental cars
Rideshare
Changing routes

Pilots should be comfortable managing the complete logistics of the trip.

Pilot Positioning

A ferry assignment begins before the aircraft departs.

The pilot may need to travel to the aircraft by:

Airline
Rental car
Rideshare
Another aircraft
Combination of transportation

Return Transportation

After delivering the aircraft, the pilot may need transportation home or to the next assignment.

Pilots should be comfortable with independent travel logistics.

Expenses

Mission-specific agreements may address expenses such as:

Airline tickets
Hotels
Rental cars
Rideshare
Fuel
Airport fees
Other travel expenses

Expense procedures should be understood before the mission begins.

Receipts

Pilots may be required to:

Save receipts
Photograph receipts
Submit expense documentation
Identify mission-related costs

Accurate recordkeeping helps keep aircraft ferry billing professional.

Pilot Compensation

Pilot compensation can vary by:

Aircraft
Mission
Pilot qualifications
Number of days
Crew requirements
Complexity
Travel

Compensation and expense arrangements should be established before accepting an assignment.

Joining the pilot network does not guarantee:

A specific pay rate
A specific number of trips
Regular work
Full-time employment

Contract & Assignment-Based Opportunities

Ferry missions are generally driven by customer demand.

That means opportunities may be:

Sporadic
Seasonal
Aircraft-specific
Location-specific

Pilots should not assume a fixed schedule.

Nationwide Pilot Network

Ferry Flight USA coordinates missions throughout the United States.

Pilots may be based anywhere.

A pilot based in:

Florida
Texas
California
Arizona
Northeast
Midwest
Mountain West
Pacific Northwest

may be particularly useful when an aircraft is located nearby.

Your Home Airport Matters

Pilot location can influence:

Travel cost
Travel time
Mission availability

When applying, provide:

Home airport
City
State

Pilot Availability

Some pilots may be available:

Full time
Part time
Weekends
Several days per month
On short notice

Applicants should indicate realistic availability.

Short-Notice Missions

Aircraft ferry missions can occasionally arise quickly.

Pilots who can accept short-notice assignments may be useful.

However, availability never replaces qualification.

Long-Duration Availability

Certain piston-aircraft missions can require several days.

Applicants should identify whether they can accept:

1-day missions
2–3 day missions
4+ day missions
Extended Alaska or remote missions

Airline Travel Flexibility

Professional ferry pilots should be comfortable navigating:

Airline schedules
Rental cars
Rideshare
Remote airports

Travel flexibility can be an important part of the job.

Flight Instructor Qualifications

CFI, CFII, and MEI qualifications can be useful.

However, a ferry assignment is not automatically a training flight.

Applicants should identify:

CFI
CFII
MEI

and expiration/current status where applicable.

Transition Training Opportunities

Certain customer missions may involve separately arranged transition training.

These assignments require:

Appropriate instructor certificate
Aircraft experience
Insurance compatibility
Customer agreement

Ferry delivery and instruction should be clearly defined.

Flight School Fleet Assignments

Pilots may be needed to reposition aircraft such as:

Cessna 172
Piper Warrior
Piper Archer
Piper Seminole
Diamond aircraft
Other training aircraft

Assignments may involve:

New fleet delivery
Maintenance
Campus transfers
Sales

Flying Club Assignments

Flying clubs may need pilots for:

Annual inspection repositioning
Maintenance
Avionics
Acquisitions
Sales
Base changes

Aircraft Dealer & Broker Assignments

Broker and dealer missions can involve:

Aircraft pickup
Trade-in recovery
Pre-buy repositioning
Buyer delivery
Inventory movement

These assignments require professional interaction with multiple parties.

Corporate Flight Department Assignments

Corporate repositioning may require:

Type-rated pilot
Current recurrent training
Two-pilot crew
Company-specific requirements
Insurance approval

Applicants interested in corporate missions should provide detailed qualifications.

Aircraft Management Company Assignments

Aircraft management companies may require:

Maintenance repositioning
Base changes
Acquisition delivery
Sale delivery
Crew-gap support

These customers may have specific operational procedures.

What We Look for in Ferry Pilot Applicants

Strong applicants generally demonstrate:

Proper certificates and ratings
Relevant aircraft experience
Honest logbook reporting
Strong judgment
Professional communication
Schedule reliability
Cross-country experience
Good customer service
Ability to work independently
Flexibility
Respect for maintenance
Respect for weather

What Can Disqualify a Pilot?

Potential issues can include:

Misrepresenting flight time
Misrepresenting qualifications
Poor communication
Unsafe decision-making
Repeated schedule unreliability
Ignoring aircraft limitations
Ignoring maintenance concerns
Pressure to complete flights in inappropriate weather
Unprofessional customer interactions

Ferry Flight USA is built around professional aircraft movement.

Do I Need Previous Ferry Pilot Experience?

Not necessarily for every mission.

Relevant experience may come from:

Cross-country flying
Flight instruction
Aircraft ownership
Corporate aviation
Flight-school operations
Aircraft delivery
Maintenance repositioning

However, specialized assignments may require substantial prior ferry or aircraft-specific experience.

Do I Need Thousands of Hours?

Not for every possible mission.

Pilot qualification depends on the aircraft and insurance requirements.

A pilot may be a strong match for a common piston single while not yet qualifying for:

Complex twin
Pressurized aircraft
Turbine aircraft

Build experience honestly.

Can Flight Instructors Become Ferry Pilots?

Yes, CFIs can be strong ferry-pilot candidates when they meet the mission’s aircraft and insurance requirements.

Flight instructors often bring:

Cross-country experience
Aircraft familiarity
Weather decision-making
Customer communication skills

Can Airline Pilots Ferry Aircraft?

Potentially, yes.

However, airline experience does not automatically establish proficiency in every general aviation aircraft.

Applicants should still report relevant:

Piston time
Tailwheel time
Multi-engine experience
Make/model experience

Can Retired Airline Pilots Join?

Potentially, yes, if they maintain the certificates, medical eligibility where applicable, currency, aircraft experience, and insurance compatibility required for the assignments they accept.

Can Corporate Pilots Join?

Yes.

Corporate pilots may be particularly useful for selected:

Light-jet
Midsize-jet
Turbine
Two-pilot

missions when they meet applicable requirements.

Can Mechanics Who Are Pilots Join?

Potentially, yes.

A&P or IA experience can be useful for understanding aircraft systems and maintenance concerns.

However, pilot assignment is still based on pilot qualifications and insurance requirements.

Can I Ferry Aircraft on My Days Off?

Potentially.

Applicants should make sure outside ferry work is compatible with:

Employer policies
Duty/rest requirements
Personal availability
Other professional obligations

How Ferry Pilot Assignments Work

1. Customer Requests a Ferry Flight

The customer provides:

Aircraft
Origin
Destination
Timing
Mission details

2. Ferry Flight USA Reviews the Mission

We review:

Aircraft type
Route
Pilot requirements
Insurance
Aircraft status
Crew requirements

This mirrors the mission-review process already used across Ferry Flight USA.

3. Appropriate Pilots Are Considered

Potential pilot matches may be evaluated based on:

Ratings
Experience
Location
Availability
Insurance compatibility

4. Pilot Qualifications Are Confirmed

Depending on the aircraft, this may involve:

Flight-time summary
Make/model experience
Ratings
Type rating
Recurrent training

5. Mission Details Are Offered

The pilot can review:

Aircraft
Route
Timing
Compensation
Expenses
Special requirements

6. Pilot Accepts or Declines

A professional pilot should decline a mission that does not fit:

Qualifications
Experience
Availability
Personal minimums

Declining an inappropriate assignment is good judgment.

7. Travel & Aircraft Pickup

The pilot travels to the aircraft and coordinates pickup.

8. Ferry Flight

The pilot conducts the ferry mission according to:

Applicable regulations
Aircraft limitations
Mission requirements
Safe operating practices

9. Aircraft Delivery

The aircraft is delivered to the authorized receiving party.

10. Mission Documentation

Required:

Receipts
Expenses
Customer handoff information
Other agreed mission documentation

is submitted.

How to Apply to Become a Ferry Pilot

To be considered for the Ferry Flight USA pilot network, provide detailed and accurate information.

Personal & Contact Information

Full name
Phone
Email
City
State
Home airport

Pilot Qualifications

Certificate level
Ratings
CFI / CFII / MEI
Type ratings

Flight Experience

Total time
PIC time
Cross-country time
Instrument time
Tailwheel time
Complex time
High-performance time
Multi-engine time
Turbine time
Jet time

Aircraft Experience

List:

Aircraft make/model
Approximate PIC time
Approximate total time in each model

Specialized Experience

Identify:

Pressurized aircraft
Mountain flying
Alaska
International/Canada
Bush aircraft
Ferry permits
Long cross-country delivery

Current Training

Provide:

Recent flight review
Instrument currency where applicable
Recurrent training
Simulator training
Training provider

Availability

Tell us:

Typical days available
Short-notice availability
Maximum trip duration
Willingness to travel

Joining the Network Does Not Guarantee Ferry Work

Pilot applications are reviewed based on current and future mission needs.

Acceptance into a pilot database or network does not guarantee:

Employment
A minimum number of flights
Regular assignments
Specific compensation
Aircraft access

Assignments depend on actual customer demand and the pilot’s fit for each mission.

Why Join the Ferry Flight USA Pilot Network?

Nationwide Opportunities

Missions may originate throughout the United States.

Variety of Aircraft

Qualifying assignments may involve piston singles, twins, tailwheel aircraft, pressurized aircraft, and selected turbine aircraft.

Cross-Country Experience

Many ferry missions involve meaningful cross-country flying.

Aviation Industry Relationships

Pilots may interact with:

Owners
Brokers
Dealers
Maintenance shops
Flight schools
Flying clubs
Corporate operators

Professional Mission Support

Assignments are coordinated around aircraft, route, customer, and mission requirements.

Grow With the Network

Pilots with broader qualifications may become eligible for additional mission types as the network grows.

Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming a Ferry Pilot

How do I become a ferry pilot?

Professional ferry pilots need the certificates, ratings, experience, judgment, and insurance compatibility required for the aircraft they fly. Apply with Ferry Flight USA and provide a detailed flight-time and aircraft-experience profile.

Do I need a commercial pilot certificate?

Professional compensated ferry work generally requires the appropriate commercial pilot privileges for the operation. Applicants should identify their exact certificates and ratings.

Do I need an instrument rating?

Not every aircraft ferry flight is necessarily IFR, but an instrument rating can materially increase the missions for which a pilot may be considered.

How much flight time do I need?

There is no single minimum for every assignment. Requirements depend on aircraft, insurer, and mission.

Do I need previous ferry experience?

Not necessarily for every mission, but specialized aircraft and more demanding routes may require significant relevant experience.

Can a CFI become a ferry pilot?

Yes, when the CFI’s qualifications and experience fit the aircraft and insurance requirements.

Can low-time commercial pilots apply?

Yes. Applying does not guarantee assignment, and lower-time pilots may qualify only for certain missions.

Can airline pilots apply?

Yes, but general aviation aircraft experience still matters for general aviation ferry missions.

Can corporate pilots apply?

Yes.

Do you need tailwheel pilots?

Potentially, yes.

Do you need multi-engine pilots?

Yes, for qualifying piston-twin missions.

Do you need type-rated jet pilots?

Potentially, yes, for selected business-aircraft missions.

Can I work only part time?

Potentially. Applicants should provide realistic availability.

Do I have to live in Florida?

No. A nationwide network benefits from pilots based throughout the United States.

Will I need to travel?

Yes. Ferry pilots should expect travel to and from aircraft locations.

Who pays travel expenses?

Mission-specific compensation and expense arrangements should be established before the assignment.

Will I need to save receipts?

Potentially, yes. Pilots should maintain accurate documentation for mission expenses when required.

Can I decline an assignment?

Yes. Pilots should decline missions that do not fit their qualifications, availability, or personal safety standards.

Am I guaranteed work if accepted?

No. Ferry opportunities depend on customer demand, aircraft type, location, insurance requirements, and pilot availability.

Can I build flight time ferrying aircraft?

Ferry assignments may add flight time, but customer aircraft are not training platforms. Pilot selection is based first on qualifications and mission suitability.

What information should I submit?

Provide:

Contact information
Home airport
Certificates
Ratings
Total time
Aircraft experience
Make/model time
Multi-engine time
Tailwheel time
Turbine time
Type ratings
Specialized experience
Training history
Availability

Ready to Become a Ferry Pilot?

If you are a professional pilot who values:

Safety

Good Judgment

Professional Communication

Aircraft Care

Customer Service

and:

Cross-Country Flying

we want to learn more about your qualifications.

Submit Your Pilot Profile

Tell us:

Where are you based?

What certificates and ratings do you hold?

How much total time do you have?

Which aircraft do you know well?

What make-and-model time do you have?

Do you fly twins, tailwheel, pressurized, turbine, or type-rated aircraft?

How often are you available?

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