Aircraft Ferry Pilots

Qualified Pilots Matched to Your Aircraft, Insurance Requirements & Ferry Mission

The most important part of an aircraft ferry flight is not simply finding a pilot.

It is finding the right pilot for that specific aircraft and mission.

Ferry Flight USA coordinates professional aircraft ferry pilots and crews for qualifying aircraft delivery and repositioning missions throughout the United States.

Pilot assignment may depend on:

Pilot certificate
Category and class ratings
Instrument rating
Multi-engine rating
Aircraft endorsements
Type rating
Total flight time
Time in category and class
Make-and-model experience
Time in type
Tailwheel experience
Complex-aircraft experience
High-performance experience
Pressurized-aircraft experience
Turbine experience
Mountain experience where appropriate
Recurrent training
Insurance requirements
Aircraft condition
Mission profile

We support qualifying missions involving:

Piston singles
Piston twins
Complex aircraft
High-performance aircraft
Tailwheel aircraft
Pressurized piston aircraft
Selected light jets
Selected midsize business jets
Other qualifying aircraft

The Right Pilot for the Right Airplane.

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Professional Aircraft Ferry Pilots Nationwide

Ferry Flight USA coordinates aircraft delivery throughout the United States.

A ferry pilot may be needed when:

You purchased an aircraft in another state
You sold an aircraft to a distant buyer
Your airplane needs to reach maintenance
Your aircraft needs an annual inspection
Your avionics appointment is several states away
Your aircraft needs to reach a paint facility
You need a seasonal relocation
Your aircraft is stranded after maintenance
Your flight school needs an aircraft moved
Your flying club needs a repositioning pilot
Your corporate flight department needs crew-gap support
Your broker or dealer needs buyer delivery

The mission determines the pilot requirements.

What Is an Aircraft Ferry Pilot?

An aircraft ferry pilot flies an aircraft from its current airport to another airport on behalf of the aircraft owner, operator, buyer, seller, broker, dealer, maintenance provider, or other authorized party.

The purpose of the flight is primarily to move the aircraft.

Common ferry missions include:

Seller → Buyer

Home Base → Maintenance

Maintenance → Home Base

Seller → Pre-Buy

Pre-Buy → Buyer

Summer Base → Winter Base

Airport A → Airport B

A ferry pilot may be responsible for much more than simply flying the airplane.

Depending on the mission, responsibilities can involve:

Aircraft pickup coordination
Documentation review
Flight planning
Weather evaluation
Fuel planning
Route selection
Aircraft operating limitations
Airport suitability
Communication with the customer
Destination handoff

Not Every Pilot Is Qualified for Every Ferry Flight

A pilot may be perfectly qualified for one aircraft and inappropriate for another.

For example:

A pilot with extensive:

Cessna 172 experience

may not necessarily satisfy the requirements for a:

Piper Seneca

or:

Aerostar

or:

Citation

Similarly, a highly experienced jet pilot may not necessarily have the tailwheel experience required for a vintage aircraft.

Pilot selection should be aircraft-specific.

How Ferry Flight USA Matches Pilots to Aircraft

Our pilot-matching process begins with the aircraft and mission.

We evaluate factors such as:

Aircraft Category & Class

Examples include:

Airplane Single-Engine Land
Airplane Multi-Engine Land

Aircraft Complexity

The aircraft may be:

Fixed gear
Retractable gear
Constant-speed propeller
Turbocharged
Pressurized
Turbine powered

Aircraft-Specific Experience

Some missions may warrant or require:

Make/model time
Time in type
Recent experience

Insurance Requirements

The aircraft’s insurer may impose minimum pilot requirements.

Mission Requirements

Terrain, distance, weather, airport environment, and aircraft condition may affect pilot selection.

Ferry Pilot Certificates & Ratings

Depending on the mission, the pilot may need appropriate:

Pilot certificate
Category rating
Class rating
Instrument rating
Multi-engine rating
Type rating

The exact requirements depend on the aircraft and operation.

Commercial Pilot Considerations

Many professional ferry missions involve pilots exercising commercial pilot privileges when compensation is involved.

The appropriate pilot privileges should match the mission and applicable operating requirements.

Instrument-Rated Ferry Pilots

An instrument rating can be especially valuable for long-distance aircraft ferrying.

A multi-day ferry mission may encounter:

Low ceilings
Changing weather
Marine layers
Cloud layers
Busy controlled airspace

However, having an instrument rating does not mean every aircraft or weather condition is appropriate for IFR flight.

The aircraft must also be properly equipped and legal for the operation.

Piston Single Ferry Pilots

Piston singles represent a major portion of aircraft ferry work.

Qualifying aircraft may include:

Cessna
Piper
Cirrus
Beechcraft
Mooney
Diamond
Grumman
Tecnam
Maule
American Champion
Other qualifying aircraft

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Cessna Ferry Pilots

Potential Cessna ferry missions may involve:

Cessna 150
Cessna 152
Cessna 172
Cessna 182
Cessna 206
Other qualifying Cessna aircraft

A Cessna 172 ferry pilot may need different experience than a pilot flying a:

Turbo 206
Retractable Cessna
Pressurized Cessna twin

Piper Ferry Pilots

Potential Piper ferry missions may involve:

Cherokee
Warrior
Archer
Arrow
Dakota
Saratoga
Lance
Super Cub
Other qualifying aircraft

Complex and high-performance variants may require additional qualifications or insurance experience.

Cirrus Ferry Pilots

Cirrus aircraft may involve additional considerations such as:

Aircraft-specific training
Advanced avionics
High-performance operation
Insurance requirements
CAPS familiarity

Pilot requirements should be evaluated against the specific aircraft and insurer.

Beechcraft Ferry Pilots

Beechcraft ferry missions may involve aircraft such as:

Bonanza
Debonair
Baron
Other qualifying Beechcraft aircraft

The pilot requirements for a Bonanza are substantially different from those for a Baron.

Mooney Ferry Pilots

Mooney aircraft are:

Complex
Retractable
Relatively high performance

Make/model experience may be important for both operational familiarity and insurance.

Tailwheel Ferry Pilots

Tailwheel ferry missions may require:

Tailwheel endorsement
Recent tailwheel experience
Make/model familiarity
Insurance approval

Potential aircraft can include:

Piper Cub
Super Cub
Maule
Citabria
Decathlon
Husky
Vintage aircraft
Other tailwheel airplanes

A tailwheel endorsement alone does not necessarily satisfy the insurance requirements for every aircraft.

Vintage & Classic Aircraft Ferry Pilots

Older aircraft can present unique considerations.

Potential issues may include:

Older systems
Unique starting procedures
Limited avionics
Manual fuel systems
Tailwheel configurations
Aircraft-specific operating characteristics

Pilot familiarity can be especially valuable.

Complex Aircraft Ferry Pilots

Complex airplanes generally involve features such as:

Retractable landing gear
Flaps
Controllable-pitch propeller

Pilot qualification and experience should be appropriate for the aircraft.

Potential examples include:

Piper Arrow
Mooney
Bonanza
Certain Cessna models

High-Performance Aircraft Ferry Pilots

Higher-horsepower aircraft may require:

High-performance endorsement
Additional aircraft experience
Insurance minimums

Examples can include:

Cessna 182
Cessna 206
Bonanza
Cirrus SR22
Saratoga

Piston Twin Ferry Pilots

Twin-engine ferry missions require pilots with appropriate multi-engine qualifications.

Qualifying aircraft may include:

Beechcraft Baron
Piper Seneca
Piper Seminole
Piper Apache
Piper Aztec
Twin Comanche
Cessna twins
Aerostar
Diamond twins
Other qualifying multi-engine aircraft

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Multi-Engine Ferry Pilot Requirements

A pilot may need:

Multi-engine rating
Multi-engine experience
Make/model time
Complex experience
Instrument proficiency
Insurance approval

More demanding twins may require substantially more experience than basic multi-engine trainers.

Seminole Ferry Pilots

The Piper Seminole is commonly used for:

Flight training
Multi-engine instruction
Time building

Ferry missions may involve:

Flight-school fleet moves
Maintenance
Aircraft sales
New aircraft delivery

Seneca Ferry Pilots

Piper Seneca aircraft may involve:

Turbocharged engines depending on variant
Complex systems
Multi-engine operation
Higher weights

Pilot assignment should consider both aircraft experience and insurance requirements.

Baron Ferry Pilots

The Beechcraft Baron family can require significant multi-engine proficiency and aircraft-specific familiarity.

The exact requirements may depend on:

Model
Engines
Avionics
Insurance policy

Aerostar Ferry Pilots

Aerostar aircraft are significantly more specialized than basic piston twins.

Pilot matching may need to consider:

Aerostar experience
Pressurization
High-performance twin experience
Systems familiarity
Insurance minimums

A general multi-engine rating alone should not be treated as sufficient evidence of suitability for every Aerostar mission.

Pressurized Aircraft Ferry Pilots

Pressurized-aircraft missions may require pilots familiar with:

Pressurization systems
High-altitude operations
Oxygen requirements
Emergency procedures
Aircraft-specific systems

Examples may include qualifying:

Cessna 340
Cessna 414
Cessna 421
Aerostar
Other pressurized piston aircraft

Turbine Ferry Pilots

Selected turbine aircraft can require substantially different pilot qualifications.

Potential requirements may include:

Turbine time
Type rating
Time in type
Recurrent training
Simulator training
Two-pilot crew
Insurance approval

Light Jet Ferry Pilots

Selected light jet missions may involve qualifying:

Citation
Phenom
HondaJet
Eclipse
Premier
Vision Jet
Other business aircraft

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Type-Rated Ferry Pilots

When an aircraft requires a type rating, the ferry pilot must have the applicable qualification required for the mission.

Additional requirements may include:

Recent recurrent training
Simulator currency
Time in type
PIC experience
Insurance approval

Midsize Jet Ferry Pilots

Selected midsize aircraft missions may involve qualifying:

Citation
Learjet
Hawker
Challenger
Falcon
Gulfstream
Embraer aircraft

Crew requirements vary significantly by aircraft.

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Two-Pilot Ferry Crews

Some missions may require or benefit from:

PIC
SIC
Two-pilot crew

This may be driven by:

Aircraft certification
Insurance
Operator procedures
Mission complexity
Customer requirements

Single-Pilot Aircraft

Some aircraft may be approved for single-pilot operation.

That does not automatically mean every mission should or can be conducted with one pilot.

Insurance or operator requirements may still call for a second pilot.

Ferry Pilot Insurance Requirements

One of the most important parts of pilot assignment is insurance compatibility.

Your aircraft insurance policy may specify minimum requirements such as:

Total flight time
Retractable-gear time
High-performance time
Multi-engine time
Turbine time
Time in make/model
Time in type
Tailwheel time
Recurrent training
Named-pilot approval

A pilot can be legally qualified to fly the aircraft while still failing to satisfy the insurance policy.

That distinction matters.

Legal Qualification vs Insurance Qualification

These are not necessarily the same thing.

A pilot may possess the required:

Certificate
Rating
Endorsement

but still not satisfy the aircraft’s insurance requirements.

Ferry Flight USA reviews the mission with both operational and insurance requirements in mind.

Named Pilot Approval

Some insurance policies may require the ferry pilot to be specifically approved by the insurer.

When required, pilot information can be provided for review before the mission.

Open Pilot Warranty

Some policies contain an open pilot warranty or similar provision specifying the minimum experience required for another pilot to operate the aircraft.

The actual policy language should be reviewed.

Ferry Flight USA does not assume that a pilot qualifies without checking the applicable requirements provided by the owner or insurer.

Make-and-Model Time

Insurance may require a certain amount of experience in the exact aircraft make/model.

This can be particularly relevant for:

Complex aircraft
High-performance aircraft
Twins
Tailwheel aircraft
Pressurized aircraft
Turbine aircraft

Time in Type

Jet and turbine-aircraft policies may require:

Time in type
Recurrent training
Simulator completion
Recent experience

Pilot matching should be based on the exact aircraft.

Ferry Pilots for Flight Schools

Flight schools often have instructors capable of moving their own aircraft.

But using a CFI for ferry work can remove that instructor from:

Lessons
Checkride preparation
Student scheduling

Ferry Flight USA can provide another option for qualifying fleet movements.

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Ferry Pilots for Flying Clubs

Flying clubs may not always have a member available who:

Has time
Meets insurance
Has the right endorsements
Is comfortable with the route

Professional ferry support can help solve that problem.

Ferry Pilots for Aircraft Buyers

A buyer may have just purchased an airplane but may:

Not yet be checked out
Not meet insurance requirements
Be unfamiliar with the aircraft
Lack cross-country experience
Simply not have time

Ferry Flight USA can coordinate professional delivery.

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Ferry Pilots for New Aircraft Owners

A newly purchased airplane may need to be moved before the owner completes:

Transition training
Insurance checkout
Complex endorsement
High-performance endorsement
Tailwheel endorsement

The aircraft can potentially be delivered separately while the owner completes training.

Ferry Pilots for Aircraft Sellers

Sellers may need a pilot for:

Pre-buy repositioning
Buyer delivery
Maintenance
Final handoff

Professional delivery can help broaden the market for the aircraft.

Ferry Pilots for Brokers & Dealers

Aircraft brokers and dealers may need pilots for:

Inventory pickup
Trade-ins
Pre-buy repositioning
Maintenance
Buyer delivery

A repeat ferry relationship can help simplify aircraft logistics.

Ferry Pilots for Maintenance Shops

Maintenance shops may need customer aircraft brought in or returned after service.

Ferry pilots can help the shop expand its practical customer radius.

Ferry Pilots for Aircraft Management Companies

Aircraft managers may need outside pilots for:

Maintenance moves
Acquisitions
Sales
Base changes
Crew gaps
Storage

Pilot matching can be coordinated around management-company requirements.

Ferry Pilots for Corporate Flight Departments

Corporate operators may use outside ferry crews when the primary crew is needed for:

Executive travel
Revenue-generating company missions
Recurrent training
Other aircraft

Potential missions include:

MRO drop-off
Post-maintenance return
Acquisition delivery
Aircraft sale
Crew-gap repositioning

Mountain-Experienced Ferry Pilots

Certain missions through:

Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Other mountain regions

may benefit from pilots with appropriate mountain experience.

Route planning may need to consider:

Terrain
Density altitude
Winds
Mountain wave
Airport elevation

Alaska Ferry Pilots

Alaska missions can require additional experience and planning.

Potential considerations include:

Remote terrain
Fuel availability
Survival equipment
Mountain operations
Canada routing
Weather

Pilot selection should be mission-specific.

Ferry Pilots for Long Cross-Country Flights

Cross-country delivery can involve:

Several flight days
Multiple fuel stops
Changing weather
Different airspace environments
Overnight stops
Terrain transitions

Experience managing the complete mission can be as important as basic aircraft qualification.

Coast-to-Coast Ferry Pilots

Potential coast-to-coast routes include:

California → Florida
Florida → California
Washington → Southeast
Northeast → West Coast

The ferry pilot must manage:

Aircraft performance
Fuel
Weather
terrain
Flight duty
Logistics

Weather Decision-Making

A professional ferry pilot should not feel pressured to launch simply because an owner wants the aircraft delivered that day.

Conditions may require:

Delay
Reroute
Earlier departure
Later departure
Overnight stop
Additional fuel stop

Aircraft limitations and safe operating conditions take priority.

Ferry Pilot Flight Planning

Route planning may involve:

Weather
Fuel
Terrain
Airspace
Airport suitability
Aircraft performance
Maintenance resources
Alternate airports

Ferry Flight USA’s current mission process specifically includes reviewing route, weather considerations, pilot qualifications, insurance requirements, transportation, and aircraft documentation before pilot assignment.

Aircraft Familiarization

Before accepting the aircraft, the ferry pilot may need to understand:

Aircraft configuration
Avionics
Fuel system
Operating limitations
Performance
Known discrepancies
Special procedures

This can be especially important for older or modified aircraft.

Aircraft Documentation

The aircraft should have the appropriate documents and information required for the intended flight.

Depending on the mission, this may include review of:

Registration
Airworthiness documentation
Operating limitations
Aircraft status
Maintenance information
Ferry permit when applicable

Aircraft Pickup

Before departure, the ferry pilot may coordinate with the:

Owner
Seller
Broker
Dealer
FBO
Maintenance shop
Flight school
Aircraft manager

Pickup coordination may include:

Aircraft access
Keys
Fuel
Aircraft status
Documentation
Known discrepancies

Preflight Inspection

The ferry pilot performs the appropriate preflight inspection before accepting the aircraft for departure.

If something appears inconsistent with safe or legal operation, the issue should be addressed before the flight continues.

Ferry Pilots Are Not a Substitute for Maintenance

A pilot should not be expected to solve an unresolved airworthiness issue merely by agreeing to fly the aircraft.

If an aircraft is not legal or appropriate for normal operation, the proper maintenance and regulatory process must be followed.

That may sometimes involve an FAA Special Flight Permit.

EXPLORE FERRY PERMIT FLIGHTS

Ferry Permit Pilots

A Special Flight Permit does not eliminate pilot requirements.

Pilot selection may still depend on:

Category
Class
Endorsements
Aircraft experience
Insurance
Permit limitations

Some missions may warrant substantial experience in the exact aircraft.

A Ferry Permit Is Not Permission to Fly an Unsafe Aircraft

FAA authorization applies to a specific operation.

Aircraft condition must still be consistent with the authorized flight.

A pilot should never be selected simply because that person is willing to take unnecessary risk.

Ferry Pilot Communication During the Flight

Customers generally want to know:

Has the pilot reached the aircraft?
Has the aircraft departed?
Where is it now?
Was there a weather delay?
When should it arrive?

Mission communication can include appropriate progress updates throughout the delivery.

Aircraft Delivery & Handoff

At destination, the ferry pilot may coordinate handoff with the authorized:

Owner
Buyer
Broker
Dealer
Maintenance facility
Aircraft manager
Corporate flight department

The handoff completes the ferry mission.

How Ferry Flight USA’s Pilot Assignment Process Works

1. Submit the Aircraft

Provide:

Make
Model
N-number
Origin
Destination

2. Submit Mission Details

Tell us:

Why the aircraft is moving
Desired timing
Aircraft condition
Known insurance requirements

3. Determine Required Qualifications

We evaluate:

Category/class
Endorsements
Ratings
Type rating
Aircraft complexity
Insurance
Route
Mission requirements

4. Identify an Appropriate Pilot or Crew

The aircraft is matched with an available pilot whose qualifications fit the mission.

5. Insurance Review When Required

Pilot qualifications can be evaluated against applicable insurance requirements.

6. Route & Flight Planning

The pilot plans:

Route
Fuel
Weather
Stops
Airports
Terrain

7. Aircraft Pickup

The pilot coordinates access and reviews the aircraft for the mission.

8. Ferry Flight

The aircraft begins its repositioning flight.

9. Mission Updates

Appropriate status updates can be provided during the trip.

10. Aircraft Delivery

The aircraft is handed over at the destination.

What Information Should I Provide When Hiring a Ferry Pilot?

Provide as much information as possible.

Aircraft

Make
Model
Year
N-number

Route

Origin airport
Destination airport

Aircraft Status

Airworthy?
Annual status
Known discrepancies
Current maintenance issues

Equipment

Avionics
Autopilot
GPS
Deicing where applicable
Aircraft modifications

Insurance

Pilot minimums
Make/model requirements
Named-pilot approval if required

Timing

Earliest pickup
Desired delivery date

How Much Does a Ferry Pilot Cost?

Ferry pilot pricing depends on the mission.

Factors can include:

Aircraft type
Pilot qualifications
Distance
Number of flight days
Complexity
Required crew
Type rating
Pilot positioning
Airline airfare
Hotel
Ground transportation
Insurance requirements

Aircraft operating expenses may also include:

Fuel
Oil
Landing fees
Ramp fees
Parking
Handling

Ferry Flight USA provides mission-specific quotes rather than assuming one pilot rate fits every aircraft.

Ferry Pilot Travel Expenses

The ferry pilot may need transportation:

To the aircraft

and:

Home from the destination

or vice versa.

Travel costs may include:

Airline ticket
Rental car
Rideshare
Hotel
Ground transportation

These logistics are part of the complete ferry mission.

How Long Does It Take to Assign a Ferry Pilot?

Pilot assignment depends on:

Aircraft type
Required qualifications
Insurance requirements
Origin
Destination
Schedule
Pilot availability

A common training aircraft may have a larger pool of potential pilots than a specialized:

Tailwheel aircraft
Pressurized twin
Aerostar
Business jet

Can I Choose the Ferry Pilot?

The mission should first be matched based on qualifications and requirements.

Where multiple appropriate candidates are available, customer requirements can be considered.

The priority is matching the aircraft with a pilot appropriate for the mission.

Can My Insurance Company Approve the Pilot?

If insurer approval is required, pilot qualification information can be submitted to the appropriate insurance representative for review.

Approval ultimately depends on the insurer and policy.

Can the Ferry Pilot Train Me After Delivery?

Possibly, but ferry delivery and flight instruction should be treated as separate services unless specifically arranged.

If transition instruction is requested, the assigned pilot must have the appropriate flight-instructor qualifications and satisfy applicable aircraft and insurance requirements.

Can I Ride Along With the Ferry Pilot?

Potentially, depending on:

Aircraft
Weight and balance
Insurance
Mission
Operating requirements
Pilot agreement

A ferry flight does not automatically include passenger transportation.

Ferry-permit flights can have additional limitations on who may be onboard.

Can the Ferry Pilot Take My Bags or Aircraft Parts?

Potentially, when appropriate.

Any items carried must remain within:

Weight and balance limits
Aircraft loading limits
Applicable operating requirements

Mission-critical aircraft performance always comes first.

Can You Provide a Second Pilot?

Potentially, yes.

A second pilot may be required because of:

Aircraft certification
Insurance
Operator requirements
Mission complexity

Can You Ferry an Aircraft With an Expired Annual?

Possibly, but not simply because a ferry pilot is available.

An aircraft with an expired annual generally cannot just be operated normally.

A qualifying mission may require an FAA Special Flight Permit and appropriate maintenance evaluation.

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Can You Ferry an Aircraft With a Mechanical Issue?

It depends entirely on the issue.

Some discrepancies must be corrected before flight.

Others may potentially be addressed under an appropriate Special Flight Permit.

The aircraft’s actual condition must be evaluated.

Can You Ferry an Aircraft Without an Autopilot?

Potentially, yes.

The significance of an autopilot depends on:

Aircraft
Route
Mission
Weather
Pilot

Long-distance hand flying can increase workload, but lack of an autopilot does not automatically prevent a ferry mission.

Can You Ferry a VFR-Only Aircraft?

Potentially, yes.

The route and schedule would need to remain compatible with:

Aircraft equipment
Weather
Airspace
Pilot qualifications

A VFR-only aircraft may require substantially more weather flexibility on a long delivery.

Can You Ferry Older Aircraft?

Yes, qualifying older and vintage aircraft can be evaluated.

Aircraft condition and systems familiarity become especially important.

Can You Ferry Experimental Aircraft?

Certain experimental-aircraft missions may be evaluated individually based on:

Aircraft operating limitations
Configuration
Pilot qualifications
Insurance
Mission requirements

Can You Ferry Tailwheel Aircraft?

Yes, qualifying missions can be evaluated when an appropriately experienced pilot satisfying applicable insurance requirements is available.

Can You Ferry Multi-Engine Aircraft?

Yes.

The pilot must have appropriate multi-engine qualifications and satisfy aircraft and insurance requirements.

Can You Ferry Pressurized Aircraft?

Yes, qualifying missions can be evaluated with appropriately experienced pilots.

Can You Ferry Jets?

Selected light and midsize business-aircraft missions can be evaluated based on:

Type rating
Recurrent training
Crew requirements
Insurance
Pilot availability

Can You Ferry Aircraft Anywhere in the United States?

Ferry Flight USA can evaluate qualifying aircraft movements nationwide.

Coverage includes:

Northeast
Southeast
Midwest
Southwest
Mountain West
West Coast
Alaska where mission requirements permit

EXPLORE NATIONWIDE AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES

Why Use Ferry Flight USA to Find a Ferry Pilot?

Aircraft-Specific Pilot Matching

We begin with the aircraft rather than assigning pilots generically.

Insurance Awareness

Pilot assignment considers applicable insurance requirements.

Broad Aircraft Capability

Qualifying piston singles, twins, tailwheel aircraft, pressurized aircraft, and selected business jets can be evaluated.

Nationwide Coverage

Pilots can be coordinated for qualifying missions across the United States.

Complete Mission Coordination

The service can include pilot positioning, route planning, flight coordination, and delivery.

Professional Communication

Customers receive appropriate mission updates.

Safety-First Decision Making

A delivery schedule does not override aircraft limitations, weather, or safe operating conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aircraft Ferry Pilots

What is an aircraft ferry pilot?

An aircraft ferry pilot flies an aircraft from its current location to another airport on behalf of the owner, buyer, seller, operator, or another authorized party.

How do I hire a ferry pilot?

Provide the aircraft make/model, N-number, origin, destination, timing, aircraft status, and known insurance requirements. Ferry Flight USA can evaluate the mission and pilot requirements.

Does the ferry pilot need experience in my aircraft?

It depends on the aircraft, insurance policy, and mission. Some aircraft may require significant make-and-model experience.

Does the ferry pilot need to meet my insurance requirements?

Yes, applicable insurance requirements should be addressed before dispatch.

Is being legally qualified enough?

Not necessarily. A pilot may be legally qualified but still fail to satisfy the aircraft’s insurance policy.

Do you have Cessna ferry pilots?

Qualifying Cessna missions can be evaluated.

Do you have Piper ferry pilots?

Qualifying Piper missions can be evaluated.

Do you have Cirrus ferry pilots?

Qualifying Cirrus missions can be evaluated based on aircraft and insurance requirements.

Do you have Bonanza ferry pilots?

Qualifying Beechcraft missions can be evaluated.

Do you have tailwheel ferry pilots?

Yes, qualifying missions can be evaluated when an appropriately experienced pilot is available.

Do you have multi-engine ferry pilots?

Yes.

Do you have Aerostar ferry pilots?

Specialized aircraft such as Aerostars require mission-specific pilot matching based on experience and insurance.

Do you provide type-rated jet pilots?

Selected business-jet missions can be evaluated based on appropriate type ratings, recurrent training, insurance, and pilot availability.

Can you provide two pilots?

Potentially, yes, when required by aircraft, insurance, operator, or mission requirements.

Can you ferry an aircraft coast to coast?

Yes, qualifying coast-to-coast missions can be evaluated.

Can you ferry an aircraft with an expired annual?

Potentially only through the appropriate maintenance and FAA Special Flight Permit process when applicable.

Can I ride with the ferry pilot?

Potentially, depending on the aircraft, insurance, mission, weight and balance, and other requirements.

Can the ferry pilot give me transition training?

Potentially, if separately arranged and the pilot holds the appropriate instructor qualifications.

How much does a ferry pilot cost?

Pricing depends on aircraft type, pilot requirements, distance, duration, travel logistics, crew requirements, and mission complexity.

What information do you need to match a pilot?

Provide:

Aircraft make/model
N-number
Origin airport
Destination airport
Aircraft status
Desired timing
Insurance minimums
Known special aircraft requirements

Need a Qualified Ferry Pilot?

Whether you need a pilot for:

A Newly Purchased Aircraft

Seller-to-Buyer Delivery

Maintenance

Annual Inspection

Avionics

Paint

Seasonal Repositioning

AOG Recovery

Flight-School Fleet Movement

Corporate Repositioning

or:

A Cross-Country Aircraft Delivery

Ferry Flight USA can help evaluate the mission.

Tell Us:

What aircraft is it?

Where is it located?

Where does it need to go?

What is its current maintenance status?

What insurance pilot requirements apply?

When would you like it moved?

We’ll use that information to evaluate:

Required ratings
Endorsements
Aircraft experience
Insurance qualifications
Pilot availability
Route
Logistics
Expected ferry cost