Pilot Experience Requirements

Independently Contracted Pilots:

bop Aero’s Pilot Referral Program* makes the process of contracting a pilot simple and easy. The program is provided free to our owners.

Of course, you may contract your own pilot independently. At a minimum, they must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot, Airplane, Single Engine Land (ASEL) certificate, with an Instrument rating.**

  • Cirrus SR22T owners: In addition to the above requirements, the contracted pilot must have a ‘High Performance’ logbook endorsement signed by an appropriately Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).

  • Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet owners: In addition to the above requirements, the pilot must hold a Cirrus SF50 Type Rating with a ‘High Altitude’ endorsement in your logbook from an appropriately certified Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), with a minimum amount of operating experience in the airplane. Please contact us for more information.

Owner-Pilots:

If you wish to fly the aircraft yourself, at a minimum you must have a Private Pilot, Airplane, Single Engine Land (ASEL) certificate with an Instrument rating.**

  • Cirrus SR22T: In addition to the above requirements, owner pilots must have a ‘High Performance’ logbook endorsement signed by an appropriately Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).

  • Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet: In addition to the above requirements, you must have a Cirrus SF50 Type Rating with a ‘High Altitude’ endorsement in their logbook from an appropriately certified Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), with a minimum amount of operating experience in the airplane. Please contact us for more information.

Additionally, pilots must comply with insurance policy requirements for the specific aircraft they fly.**

* BOP AERO SERVICES LLC neither pays nor receives any compensation for the referral of pilots to our owners.

** In addition to the minimum certification requirements listed above, there will be minimum pilot experience requirements which may vary based on the individual pilot.