Whether you utilize the services of a charter broker or contract directly with an aircraft charter operator for your next private jet charter flight, the tough questions must be asked to ensure your flight meets all regulatory and safety standards. After all, during an accident is the wrong time to learn that you have chartered an aircraft not approved by the FAA or not covered by an appropriate amount of insurance.
You or your broker should ask the following questions to ensure compliance with aircraft charter industry standards and request these verifying documents;

Are you a certified Part 135 Air Carrier Request a copy of the air carrier certificate and verify that the name of the charter company you have contacted matches what is listed on the certificate.

Is the aircraft I am considering part 135 approved Request copy of FAA Operations Specification D085 and verify that the aircraft you wish to charter is actually on the aircraft charter company’s Part 135 certificate. » Read more: Aircraft Charter – What You Don’t Ask Could Hurt You