Our pilot training program is just one way we prioritize the highest standards in safety and maintenance. Paramount Air Charters pilots have been held to the highest standards in aviation; often joining our team with backgrounds in military, logistical and even rescue ops. We empower our accomplished pilots to take full control of mission status based on weather conditions, logistical windows, or operational considerations. If their comfort and standards don’t align with circumstances, we don’t fly. Their expertise and experience, coupled with rigorous Paramount safety standards and best practices give us full confidence in making your mission successful.
- All mechanics are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensed Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certified, including S-76D™ specialty training.
- Knowledgeable and highly trained Flexjet technicians know every part of the Sikorsky S-76 inside and out.
- All facets of maintenance and repair for your helicopter, including regular engine maintenance, airframe repair, or a complete refurbishment.
- Earned and maintain the highest FAA rating in each service and receive the NBAA Aviation Maintenance Department Safety Award each year.
- Weather Minimums: We require an 800-foot ceiling and 2-mile visibility to operate to any helipad, including those located in Manhattan.
- Weather Cancelations: Go / No Go calls, made solely by pilots and operations, can be posted with as much or as little notice as required by the customer.
- Icing: Our helicopters cannot operate in known icing conditions, including snow and freezing rain. A non-negotiable aspect of helicopter safety.
- IFR Flights in Icing: To fly IFR during icing conditions, a 6,000-foot freezing level is required, this is not the ceiling, but the actual reported freezing level.