Professional Standards for Aircraft Ferry, Delivery & Repositioning Missions
Aircraft ferrying involves responsibility.
The aircraft may be worth tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars.
The pilot may be operating an unfamiliar aircraft from an unfamiliar airport across multiple states and changing weather systems.
That is why Ferry Flight USA approaches aircraft movement as more than simply matching an available pilot with an airplane.
Our operating philosophy is built around:
The right pilot.
The right aircraft.
The right mission.
The right conditions.
Ferry Flight USA coordinates qualifying aircraft ferry, aircraft delivery and repositioning missions throughout the United States using aircraft-specific pilot matching, insurance awareness, mission planning, aircraft-condition review, conservative weather decisions and professional communication.
Our goal is not to find the pilot who is simply willing to fly the airplane.
Our goal is to identify:
The Right Pilot for the Right Aircraft and the Right Mission
Safety Comes Before Schedule
Aircraft owners naturally want their airplanes delivered quickly.
Buyers want newly purchased aircraft home.
Maintenance shops have schedules.
Brokers have closings.
Flight schools need airplanes back in service.
Those considerations matter.
But they do not override:
- Aircraft condition
- Weather
- Pilot judgment
- Aircraft limitations
- Insurance requirements
- Regulatory requirements
- Fuel
- Terrain
- Airport suitability
A ferry flight should not depart simply because:
The airline ticket was already purchased.
The customer wants the airplane immediately.
The delivery is running late.
A hotel night would cost more money.
The buyer wants the airplane for the weekend.
The aircraft moves when the aircraft, pilot and conditions support the mission.
The Pilot in Command Has Final Operational Authority
One of our most important operating principles is straightforward:
The pilot in command must remain free to make the final operational decision regarding the flight.
That includes decisions involving:
- Departure
- Delay
- Route
- Weather
- Fuel
- Airport selection
- Overnight stops
- Aircraft condition
- Discontinuing a flight
Customer schedules and financial considerations should not pressure a pilot into accepting conditions the pilot determines are inappropriate.
FAA regulations similarly make the pilot in command directly responsible for—and the final authority over—the operation of the aircraft.
For Ferry Flight USA missions, that principle is fundamental.
No Pilot Should Be Pressured to Depart
If the assigned pilot determines that:
- Weather is inappropriate
- Aircraft condition is unacceptable
- A maintenance discrepancy requires evaluation
- Fuel planning is inadequate
- Airport conditions are unsuitable
- Required documentation is missing
- Insurance requirements have not been resolved
the mission should pause.
The correct question is not:
“Can we convince the pilot to go?”
The correct question is:
“What needs to change before the mission can appropriately continue?”
Aircraft-Specific Pilot Matching
Aircraft ferry pilots should be matched to the airplane being moved.
We do not treat:
Commercial Pilot
or:
X total flight hours
as universal qualification for every aircraft.
Pilot matching may consider:
- Pilot certificate
- Category and class ratings
- Instrument rating
- Multi-engine rating
- Type rating
- Required endorsements
- Total flight time
- Pilot-in-command time
- Cross-country experience
- Instrument experience
- Make/model experience
- Retractable-gear experience
- High-performance experience
- Tailwheel experience
- Multi-engine time
- Pressurized-aircraft experience
- Turbine experience
- Recurrent training
- Route experience
- Terrain experience
- Insurance requirements
A pilot who is well suited for a Cessna 172 mission may not be the appropriate pilot for a:
- Piper Seneca
- Beechcraft Baron
- Cirrus SR22
- Cessna 421
- Aerostar
- Tailwheel aircraft
- Turbine aircraft
- Business jet
Aircraft-specific experience matters.
Pilot Qualification Is Mission-Specific
Acceptance into a pilot network should not be interpreted as blanket approval to fly every aircraft.
Every mission can require a separate evaluation.
A pilot may be:
Qualified for Mission A
but:
Not appropriate for Mission B
because of differences in:
- Aircraft
- Insurance
- Weather
- Terrain
- Route
- Customer requirements
- Aircraft condition
- Crew requirements
Pilot matching should be performed for the actual mission.
FAA Qualification Is the Starting Point
The pilot must hold the privileges, ratings, endorsements and qualifications applicable to the intended operation.
Depending on the mission, relevant requirements may include:
- Appropriate pilot certificate
- Airplane Single-Engine Land
- Airplane Multi-Engine Land
- Instrument rating
- Complex endorsement
- High-performance endorsement
- Tailwheel endorsement
- Type rating
- Current medical qualification when required
- Applicable flight currency
But meeting the basic regulatory requirements is only the beginning.
Relevant aircraft experience and insurance requirements may impose additional standards.
Insurance Requirements Matter
A pilot can be fully FAA-qualified to operate an aircraft and still fail to satisfy the aircraft owner’s insurance policy.
Potential insurance requirements can include:
- Minimum total time
- PIC time
- Category/class time
- Retractable-gear time
- Multi-engine time
- Tailwheel time
- Turbine time
- Make/model time
- Time in type
- Recurrent training
- Named-pilot approval
Ferry Flight USA uses the applicable pilot requirements provided for the mission when evaluating pilot compatibility.
The aircraft owner remains responsible for confirming actual insurance coverage and required approvals with the insurer or aviation insurance broker.
AIRCRAFT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Aircraft Condition Review
Before departure, the ferry pilot should evaluate whether the aircraft appears appropriate for the intended operation.
Potential concerns can include:
- Fluid leaks
- Tire damage
- Brake issues
- Fuel-system concerns
- Engine problems
- Electrical problems
- Battery condition
- Landing-gear issues
- Avionics failures
- Required-documentation issues
If the aircraft condition differs materially from what was represented before pilot travel, the pilot should stop and communicate the concern.
A delivery schedule does not override aircraft condition.
Known Aircraft Problems Should Be Disclosed
Aircraft owners, sellers, brokers and maintenance personnel should disclose known discrepancies before pilot travel.
Examples include:
- Oil leaks
- Weak battery
- Starter problems
- Alternator problems
- Brake concerns
- Tire issues
- Fuel-gauge discrepancies
- Avionics problems
- Autopilot failures
- Landing-gear squawks
- Door or latch issues
- Engine problems
A known issue can be evaluated.
A hidden issue discovered after a pilot has traveled across the country can create unnecessary risk, expense and delay.
AIRCRAFT PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST
Aircraft Must Be Appropriate for the Intended Flight
For normal aircraft ferry missions, the aircraft must be appropriate for the intended operation.
FAA operating rules place responsibility on the pilot in command to determine whether a civil aircraft is in condition for safe flight.
If an aircraft develops an unairworthy mechanical, electrical or structural condition during operation, the flight should not simply continue because the destination is convenient.
The condition must be addressed appropriately.
Ferry Permit Missions Require Additional Evaluation
Some aircraft may not currently meet all normal applicable airworthiness requirements but may qualify for an FAA Special Flight Permit.
These missions require additional care.
Potential situations include:
- Expired annual inspection
- Certain maintenance discrepancies
- Aircraft repositioning to repair
- Aircraft movement to storage
- Other qualifying circumstances
A Special Flight Permit is not permission to operate an unsafe airplane.
The aircraft must be capable of safe flight for the authorized mission and must be operated according to the limitations issued for that aircraft.
Safety Standards for Weather
Weather is one of the largest variables affecting aircraft ferry missions.
Pilots should use conservative judgment and be willing to:
- Delay departure
- Reroute
- Stop early
- Add an overnight
- Wait for better conditions
- Select another airport
Potential hazards include:
- Thunderstorms
- Icing
- Fog
- Low ceilings
- Snow
- Strong winds
- Turbulence
- Mountain wave
- Tropical weather
- Wildfire smoke
The delivery schedule must remain flexible enough for weather decisions.
Weather Capability Depends on the Aircraft
Not every airplane has the same weather capability.
A basic VFR trainer and a pressurized twin should not be treated the same.
Weather decisions may depend on:
- IFR equipment
- Deicing or anti-icing equipment
- Autopilot
- Weather radar
- ADS-B weather
- Aircraft speed
- Aircraft altitude capability
- Pressurization
- Pilot experience
- Operating limitations
The aircraft’s actual equipment and capabilities matter.
Instrument Rated Does Not Mean “All Weather”
An instrument rating provides important additional capability for professional cross-country pilots.
But it does not mean every weather condition is appropriate.
A pilot must still consider:
- Icing
- Thunderstorms
- Turbulence
- Aircraft equipment
- Pilot proficiency
- Aircraft limitations
A non-deiced piston airplane does not become an all-weather aircraft simply because the pilot is instrument rated.
Conservative Thunderstorm Avoidance
Thunderstorms can contain:
- Severe turbulence
- Hail
- Lightning
- Wind shear
- Heavy precipitation
- Powerful updrafts
- Powerful downdrafts
The correct strategy is generally avoidance.
Cockpit weather equipment can support strategic planning, but data-linked weather should not be treated as real-time tactical radar for trying to squeeze through rapidly changing thunderstorm cells.
Personal Minimums Matter
Legal minimums and good operational minimums are not necessarily the same thing.
Professional pilots may establish more conservative personal minimums based on:
- Experience
- Recent experience
- Aircraft
- Equipment
- Terrain
- Weather
- Day/night conditions
A pilot should not lower personal safety margins because a customer wants the aircraft delivered sooner.
Preflight Planning Standards
Long-distance ferry flights require thorough planning.
Before beginning an appropriate cross-country mission, the pilot should become familiar with information relevant to the flight, including:
- Weather
- Fuel
- Alternatives
- Airport information
- Runway suitability
- Aircraft performance
- Terrain
- Airspace
- Aircraft condition
Federal aviation regulations similarly require pilots in command to become familiar with available information concerning the flight before departure.
Professional ferry planning should go beyond simply entering the destination into a GPS.
Fuel Planning Standards
Fuel planning should account for the real mission.
Factors can include:
- Usable fuel
- Aircraft fuel burn
- Winds
- Weather
- Route
- Required reserves
- Fuel availability
- Airport operating hours
- Alternate airports
- Aircraft familiarity
Ferry planning should not treat minimum regulatory fuel as the operational goal.
Appropriate margin matters.
Fuel Stops Should Be Practical
A fuel stop should be selected based on more than the lowest price per gallon.
Potential considerations include:
- Runway suitability
- Fuel availability
- Weather
- Aircraft performance
- Airport elevation
- Services
- Maintenance availability
- Route efficiency
The cheapest fuel is not useful if the airport creates unnecessary operational risk or a significant detour.
Verify Critical Fuel Availability
For remote routes or limited-fuel areas, pilots may need to verify:
- Fuel type
- Self-service availability
- Pump status
- FBO operating hours
- After-hours procedures
Running a ferry mission on an assumption that fuel “should probably be available” is poor planning.
Route Planning Standards
The safest and most appropriate route may not be the shortest geographic route.
Professional ferry planning may account for:
- Weather
- Terrain
- Airspace
- Aircraft range
- Aircraft performance
- Fuel
- Airports
- Maintenance availability
- Alternate airports
- Daylight
A ferry pilot should be prepared to change the route as conditions change.
Terrain Considerations
Terrain becomes especially important on missions crossing:
- Appalachian Mountains
- Rocky Mountains
- Sierra Nevada
- Desert terrain
- Remote regions
Planning can include:
- Aircraft climb performance
- High elevation
- Density altitude
- Mountain winds
- Turbulence
- Emergency landing options
- Suitable airports
A longer route around difficult terrain can sometimes be the better operational decision.
Airport Selection Standards
Airports used during a ferry mission should be appropriate for the aircraft and conditions.
Factors can include:
- Runway length
- Runway width
- Surface
- Airport elevation
- Density altitude
- Crosswind
- Lighting
- Fuel
- Services
- Maintenance support
The nearest airport is not always the best airport.
Alternate Planning
Professional pilots should maintain practical options.
Questions may include:
If the fuel airport closes, where do we go?
If the weather deteriorates, what is the alternative?
If the destination becomes unavailable, where can the aircraft land?
If a mechanical issue appears, where is maintenance available?
A ferry route should never depend on only one perfect chain of events.
Pilot Fatigue & Duty Planning
Aircraft ferry work can involve long days.
A pilot’s day may include:
- Airline travel
- Rental-car travel
- Aircraft pickup
- Preflight
- Weather review
- Multiple flight legs
- Fuel stops
- Ground transportation
Flight time alone does not describe pilot workload.
Ferry missions should be planned with realistic consideration for:
- Fatigue
- Workload
- Weather
- Daylight
- Number of flight legs
The objective is not to keep the pilot airborne for the maximum theoretically possible number of hours.
Overnight Stops Are Normal
A long ferry mission may require one or more overnight stops.
Stopping overnight is not a failure.
It can be the correct decision because of:
- Weather
- Daylight
- Pilot fatigue
- Winds
- Airport availability
- Aircraft limitations
Owners should expect long-distance piston deliveries to retain scheduling flexibility.
Aircraft Handling Standards
Customer aircraft should be treated conservatively and professionally.
Pilots should avoid unnecessary:
- Aggressive maneuvering
- High-power abuse
- Excessive braking
- Improper towing
- Careless ground handling
- Improper securing
A ferry flight exists to move the aircraft.
It is not an opportunity to demonstrate aircraft performance.
Engine Management
Aircraft should be operated according to:
- Manufacturer limitations
- Aircraft operating information
- Applicable operating procedures
- Appropriate engine-management practices
This can be especially important with:
- Turbocharged engines
- High-performance piston engines
- Older aircraft
- Multi-engine aircraft
- Turbine aircraft
Pilots should understand the aircraft they are assigned to operate.
Aircraft-Specific Systems Knowledge
Systems knowledge becomes increasingly important as aircraft complexity increases.
Potential systems can include:
- Fuel systems
- Landing gear
- Turbocharging
- Pressurization
- Oxygen
- Electrical systems
- Deicing equipment
- Autopilot
- Avionics
This is another reason relevant make/model experience can matter.
Professional Ground Handling
Aircraft care begins before engine start.
Pilots should use care with:
- Tow bars
- Tugs
- Hangar movement
- Nose gear
- Tailwheel aircraft
- Propellers
- Control locks
- Covers
- Fuel caps
- Doors and windows
If specialized ground equipment or procedures are required, they should be identified before aircraft movement.
Securing the Aircraft
When the airplane is parked during a ferry mission, it should be secured appropriately for:
- Airport
- Weather
- Aircraft
- Parking conditions
That may include:
- Tie-downs
- Chocks
- Control locks
- Covers
- Hangar arrangements where appropriate
Aircraft security becomes especially important during overnight stops and deteriorating weather.
Communication Standards
Professional communication is part of operational quality.
Pilots may interact with:
- Aircraft owners
- Buyers
- Sellers
- Brokers
- Dealers
- Maintenance facilities
- Flight schools
- FBOs
- Aircraft managers
Communication should be:
- Professional
- Timely
- Accurate
- Clear
Owners should understand important changes to the mission.
Mission Status Updates
Appropriate ferry-flight updates may include:
- Pilot arrived
- Aircraft reviewed
- Aircraft departed
- Fuel-stop progress
- Weather delay
- Maintenance issue
- Overnight stop
- Estimated arrival
- Aircraft delivered
The exact communication plan can vary with the mission.
Maintenance Issues During a Ferry Flight
If a maintenance concern develops during the mission, the pilot should communicate it and take the appropriate operational action.
Possible responses can include:
- Land
- Stop the mission
- Contact maintenance
- Have aircraft inspected
- Arrange repair
- Remain overnight
Aircraft delivery schedules should never encourage continued operation when a condition requires evaluation.
Pilot Professionalism Standards
Professional ferry pilots represent themselves and Ferry Flight USA during the mission.
Expected professional conduct can include:
- Respectful communication
- Reliable scheduling
- Accurate flight-time reporting
- Accurate expense reporting
- Appropriate interaction with customers
- Appropriate interaction with FBOs
- Appropriate interaction with maintenance personnel
- Careful handling of customer aircraft
Professionalism matters both in the air and on the ground.
Expense Reporting Standards
Ferry missions can involve:
- Airline tickets
- Hotels
- Rental cars
- Rideshare
- Fuel
- Airport expenses
Expenses should be handled according to the mission agreement and reported accurately.
Transparent expense handling helps avoid disputes after delivery.
No Misrepresentation of Pilot Experience
Pilot experience information used for mission or insurance qualification should be accurate.
Pilots should not inflate:
- Total time
- PIC time
- Make/model time
- Multi-engine time
- Turbine time
- Tailwheel time
- Instrument time
- Training history
Insurance compatibility and aircraft safety depend on accurate information.
Currency Is Not the Same as Proficiency
A pilot may meet minimum legal currency requirements without necessarily being the best match for a demanding aircraft or mission.
Ferry Flight USA may consider:
- Recent activity
- Relevant aircraft experience
- Mission complexity
- Terrain
- Weather
- Aircraft systems
The objective is relevant proficiency—not checking only the minimum regulatory boxes.
Safety Standards for Newly Purchased Aircraft
Purchase-delivery missions deserve extra attention because the buyer and pilot may both have limited familiarity with the aircraft.
Before dispatch:
- Closing should be complete as appropriate
- Insurance should be active
- Pilot requirements should be confirmed
- Aircraft condition should be known
- Known discrepancies should be disclosed
- Keys and access should be arranged
Aircraft advertisements are not substitutes for current aircraft-condition information.
NEWLY PURCHASED AIRCRAFT DELIVERY
Safety Standards for Maintenance Ferry Flights
Aircraft traveling to maintenance may already have known issues.
These missions should be evaluated with particular attention to:
- Exact discrepancy
- Aircraft condition
- Maintenance input
- Route
- Weather
- Airport options
- Whether a Special Flight Permit is required
Sometimes the appropriate answer is:
Repair the airplane where it sits.
Not every aircraft should be ferried.
Safety Standards for Piston Twins
Piston twins can present additional operating complexity.
Pilot evaluation may include:
- Multi-engine experience
- Make/model time
- Complex experience
- Fuel-system familiarity
- Engine management
- Pressurization where applicable
- Insurance requirements
Older high-performance twins can require particularly aircraft-specific knowledge.
PISTON TWIN AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Safety Standards for Tailwheel Aircraft
Tailwheel missions may require:
- Tailwheel endorsement
- Relevant tailwheel experience
- Make/model familiarity
- Insurance compatibility
- Wind evaluation
- Appropriate runway selection
Legal qualification alone may not establish proficiency for every tailwheel aircraft.
Safety Standards for Business Aircraft
Selected business-aircraft missions can involve additional requirements such as:
- Type ratings
- Two-pilot crews
- Recurrent training
- Time in type
- Insurance approval
- Crew coordination
- Aircraft-specific currency
Mission acceptance depends on the aircraft and crew requirements.
Safety Standards for Ferry Permit Flights
Special Flight Permit operations require compliance with the actual FAA authorization and operating limitations issued for that aircraft.
Potential limitations may affect:
- Route
- Crew
- Weather
- Day/night operation
- Aircraft configuration
- Other operating conditions
The permit controls the mission.
A generic internet checklist does not.
No Schedule Is Worth an Inappropriate Flight
External pressure is a recognized challenge in aviation decision-making.
Pressure may come from:
- Customer expectations
- Closing deadlines
- Aircraft rental schedules
- Maintenance appointments
- Pilot travel arrangements
- Hotel expenses
- Personal commitments
Those factors are real.
But none make unsuitable weather better or an aircraft discrepancy disappear.
Professional ferry operations require the ability to say:
Not yet.
A Delay Is Sometimes the Best Decision
A weather delay, maintenance delay or overnight stop can be frustrating.
It can also be exactly the correct decision.
Aircraft owners should judge the quality of a ferry service by more than how quickly the aircraft arrives.
Professionalism includes knowing when not to launch.
Ferry Flight USA Mission Standards
Before a qualifying aircraft moves, the mission can be evaluated across several areas.
Aircraft
Is the aircraft appropriate for the planned operation?
Pilot
Does the pilot have the qualifications and experience appropriate to the mission?
Insurance
Does the pilot satisfy the applicable pilot requirements provided for the aircraft?
Weather
Are current and forecast conditions appropriate?
Route
Does the route fit the aircraft, weather, fuel and terrain?
Fuel
Does the fuel plan provide appropriate operational margin?
Airports
Are departure, fuel and destination airports appropriate?
Logistics
Are keys, access, contacts and destination arrangements confirmed?
Communication
Does everyone understand the mission and any changes?
Our Safety Philosophy
Ferry Flight USA’s operating philosophy can be summarized in eight principles:
1. The Right Pilot for the Right Aircraft
Aircraft-specific experience matters.
2. Insurance Requirements Are Addressed Early
Legal pilot qualification and insurance qualification are not always the same.
3. Aircraft Condition Comes Before Schedule
If the aircraft is not appropriate for flight, the mission pauses.
4. The Pilot in Command Retains Operational Authority
Customer pressure does not override pilot judgment.
5. Weather Is Avoided, Not Negotiated With
Delay and rerouting are normal parts of aircraft ferrying.
6. Fuel Planning Includes Margin
Minimum fuel should not become the target.
7. Customer Aircraft Are Handled Conservatively
The goal is delivery—not performance demonstration.
8. Communication Is Part of Professionalism
Owners should know when meaningful mission changes occur.
Questions Aircraft Owners Should Ask a Ferry Company
Before trusting someone with your airplane, ask:
How do you select the pilot?
Is the pilot matched to the aircraft?
Do you consider insurance requirements?
Will pilot experience be evaluated against the applicable requirements?
What happens if the pilot finds a mechanical issue?
Does the pilot have authority to stop?
How do you handle bad weather?
Can the pilot delay without pressure?
How is route planning handled?
Are fuel, terrain, weather and alternate airports considered?
How are customers updated?
Will you know when the aircraft departs or is delayed?
How is the aircraft handled?
Are conservative aircraft-care standards expected?
Those questions can reveal a lot about how a ferry operation approaches risk.
Safety & Standards FAQ
How does Ferry Flight USA select ferry pilots?
Pilots are evaluated based on the specific aircraft and mission. Factors may include ratings, endorsements, total time, PIC time, make/model experience, multi-engine or turbine experience, insurance requirements and mission complexity.
Does Ferry Flight USA require a certain minimum number of pilot hours?
There is no one total-flight-time number appropriate for every aircraft. Mission requirements vary significantly between a basic piston single, a pressurized twin and a business jet.
Does the pilot have final authority over the flight?
Yes. The pilot in command is responsible for and has final operational authority over the aircraft. Ferry Flight USA does not expect pilots to compromise operational judgment because of customer schedule pressure.
What happens if the pilot thinks the aircraft is unsafe?
The mission should pause while the issue is evaluated. Airline tickets, delivery deadlines and travel expenses do not override aircraft condition.
Can a customer require a pilot to fly in weather the pilot does not accept?
No customer schedule should pressure a pilot into accepting conditions the pilot determines are inappropriate.
Does Ferry Flight USA fly through thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms should be treated as hazards requiring appropriate avoidance and route planning rather than something a schedule requires a pilot to penetrate.
Can weather delay my delivery?
Yes. Weather delays, rerouting and overnight stops are normal possibilities in long-distance aircraft ferrying.
How does Ferry Flight USA handle fuel planning?
Fuel planning is based on the aircraft, weather, winds, route, required reserves and airport fuel availability. The practical fuel plan may be more conservative than simply using theoretical maximum range.
Does Ferry Flight USA inspect aircraft?
The ferry pilot performs the appropriate preflight and condition review associated with the intended operation. That should not be represented as a substitute for a formal pre-buy inspection, annual inspection or maintenance inspection unless separately performed by an appropriately authorized person.
What happens if a mechanical problem occurs during the flight?
The pilot may stop the mission, land, contact the owner and coordinate maintenance or inspection as appropriate before continuing.
Does a ferry permit mean an unsafe airplane can be flown?
No. A Special Flight Permit does not authorize operation of an aircraft incapable of safe flight. The aircraft must satisfy the conditions of the permit and the pilot must still determine the aircraft is appropriate for the proposed flight.
Do you consider aircraft insurance requirements?
Yes, pilot requirements provided for the aircraft can be considered during pilot matching. The aircraft owner remains responsible for verifying actual policy coverage and approvals with the insurance provider.
Are your pilots all qualified for every airplane on the website?
No. Pilot qualification is mission-specific. A pilot may qualify for one aircraft and not another.
Do you guarantee delivery dates?
Requested schedules can be planned around, but weather, aircraft condition, maintenance, pilot availability and other operational factors can affect actual delivery timing.
Will the pilot receive pressure to keep flying because the customer is in a hurry?
The pilot should retain authority to delay, reroute or stop when operational conditions warrant it.
Do pilots provide mission updates?
Appropriate updates can include arrival at the aircraft, departure, weather delays, maintenance issues, overnight stops, estimated arrival and final delivery.
Do you have safety standards for customer aircraft handling?
Yes. Customer aircraft should be treated conservatively and professionally, without unnecessary aggressive operation, excessive braking or careless ground handling.
Does Ferry Flight USA claim to be FAA safety certified?
Ferry Flight USA operates subject to applicable aviation regulations, but this page should not be interpreted as claiming a separate FAA safety certification, Safety Management System approval, IS-BAO certification or other third-party accreditation unless such credential has specifically been obtained and documented.
Professional Aircraft Ferry Starts With Professional Standards
Anyone can promise:
“We’ll get your airplane there fast.”
Professional aircraft ferrying requires a different mindset.
It requires asking:
Is the pilot right for the airplane?
Does insurance permit the pilot?
Is the aircraft appropriate for the flight?
Is the weather appropriate?
Does the route make sense?
Is the fuel plan conservative?
Can the pilot stop without pressure?
Those questions matter more than simply promising the earliest possible arrival time.
Need Your Aircraft Moved?
Tell Ferry Flight USA:
Aircraft
What aircraft are we moving?
Origin
Where is it now?
Destination
Where does it need to go?
Timing
When will it be ready?
Aircraft Condition
Are there any known discrepancies?
Insurance
What pilot requirements apply?
From there, Ferry Flight USA can evaluate the pilot, aircraft and mission.
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This page describes Ferry Flight USA’s general operating philosophy and mission standards. It does not constitute a separate FAA approval, formal Safety Management System certification, IS-BAO registration or third-party safety accreditation unless specifically stated elsewhere with supporting documentation. Each flight remains subject to applicable regulations, aircraft condition, pilot qualifications, insurance requirements, weather, aircraft limitations and the authority and responsibility of the pilot in command.