Anyone wanna discuss the faa requirements of renting an aircraft?

[IBNAV8R]

Isn't that how corporations do it? Normally, in pt. 91 ops, the corporation owns/operates the aircraft and employs it's own pilot(s), right? If a commercial pilot was the employee of a corporation, say a law firm in this case, couldn't he fly the owner's aircraft or be tasked to find an aircraft for lease or rent for the purposes of conducting the company's business?

 

[ultrarunner]

I would only suggest that Hmmm and his group of "joint King Air 90" owners sit down with an aviation attorney that has experience and is knowleagable in putting together and advising you on exactly it is that you want.

Just a thought

 

[BoilerAV8TR]

Back in the 90's I flew at an airport where an individual owned a couple of airplanes. A few of us on the field flew for him as independent contractors, that is we were not employees of him. He would occasionally "sell" hours on his king air to friends. They would in turn contact one of us to fly the airplane. We then were paid directly by the third party, the "share owners" of the plane. Definitely 134.5 and a couple of local charter guys called the fsdo on it. We, the pilots, however approached the fsdo with the EXACT details of the situation and they agreed it was legal. So when the 135 operators called, the FAA could say "we know all about it, thank you." It helps to have a working relationship with the local authorities.

 

[LNKav8R]

I would agree, speak with a GOOD aviation atty. I had a situation with a plane we were dry leasing that someone's atty thought was suspicious so we had to stop doing it. I know it was legal, but convincing the other atty that it was was like pulling teeth. AOPA offers legal advice, and they've got a bunch of the AC's on the website. I found a good one about the fact that if you're not 'Holding out' you could fly a 135 type operation for 3 or 4 companies/people. I guess take that AC in and ask the Feds for an interpretation. I currently fly for some people that own their own planes and it's PERFECTLY legal. I also have a friend that flies for people and other companies LEASE their plane and carry their own insurance. Remember, you need to be in compliance with the FAA but also with your insurance company lest something happen and you end up holding all the liability.