It’s undeniable. The pandemic changed everything from personal interactions to how people conduct business. And as the world tries to return to a sense of normalcy, we decided now was a great time to reach out and answer questions we’ve received along the way — and show how Flight Crews Unlimited can help you navigate the “new normal” and fulfill your aviation staffing needs.
Q: Given the state of the world … what safety measures has FCU put in place to protect its staff and clients?
A: Currently, Flight Crews Unlimited is screening all contract pilots, flight attendants, maintenance techs and dispatchers that are out on assignment. Since early March, before the first U.S. stay-at-home orders were in place, our team was proactive in sending out detailed questionnaires.
Our crew members are receiving the questionnaires before and after their domestic and international trip assignments. Flight Crews Unlimited has also been sending questionnaires to our clients regarding their full-time crew members, aircraft cleanliness, passengers and the aircraft itself.
Q: Are any of FCU’s contract pilots and contract flight attendants receiving COVID-19 tests?
A: YES. Dozens of FCU contract pilots and flight attendants have been tested for COVID-19 prior to departure for their trips. Mandatory COVD-19 tests are being requested from several of FCU’s long-standing clients.
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Q: How has FCU fared so far during such a difficult time?
A: There is no question that this unprecedented global pandemic has affected FCU, as it has for business aviation. As a family-owned company, we strongly believe in community and being there for one another.
We have maintained a positive attitude during this uncertain time and believe that a positive attitude, social distancing, and heightened cleaning and safety protocols are the best practices to maintain healthy and safe environments in the office — and in our clients’ airplanes.
Q: What do you think continues to/will continue to drive business aviation?
A: We have seen an uptick in new airplane owners and more people chartering private jets. We believe this trend will continue and look forward to partnering with first-time aircraft owners, and charter companies as their need for pilots increases with growing fleets.
- Did You Know?
- Business aviation employs more than 1.2 million people.
Source: National Business Aviation Association - Business aviation reaches 10 times the number of U.S. airports (over 5,000 public-use facilities) than the airlines do. The majority of U.S. airline flights only go to and from 70 major airports, and the total number of U.S. destinations served by air carriers has declined.
Source: National Business Aviation Association - The United States has by far the largest business aviation market in the world, with almost 21,900 business aircraft in 2019, while there were 4,159 business aircraft in all of Europe. In 2019, business aircraft operators flew a total of 1.56 million hours in the United States, with the majority of flights taking place in California, Texas and Florida.
Source: Statista - More than 80% of the 609,000 pilots certified in the U.S. fly GA aircraft.
Source: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
- Business aviation employs more than 1.2 million people.
Q: What makes FCU a standout?
A:
- Family
- Honesty
- Integrity
As a family-owned business, we take great pride in providing the best service in the business. We treat our clients and crew members as part of our family. We build relationships that last decades. We are honest and always operate with integrity at all times. There is no negotiation when it comes to honesty and safety.
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