Aircraft Ferrying Directory

Ferry flight pilots are a specific sector in the aviation industry and are not just freelance pilots. Their skills are unique as the airworthiness of their aircraft could be at their limits before the start of the ferry flight requiring both experience and expertise for a smooth flight. 

This is entirely up to you. You may wish to fly the aircraft yourself with the support of a safety pilot, or you may choose to be completely handed off and let an aircraft ferry company handle the entire relocation of your aircraft.

In order to relocate your aircraft, a ferry company will carry out a pre-flight inspection of both the aircraft and its documentation. If needed they will then prepare a list of items that will need to be modified before the ferry flight can take place. Your ferry company will either complete these modifications themselves or communicate this to your chosen maintenance organisation.

This will be recommended by the ferry company before your flight. For example, this could be the addition of temporary fuel tanks, to support a route that is longer than the current range of the aircraft if crossing the Atlantic or supplying a satellite phone for routes to remote parts of the globe.

Short, domestic aircraft ferries can be turned around in a few days to a week. The longer notice the better, especially if you have complex routing or special equipment that needs to be installed on your aircraft. It is recommended to begin your conversation with an aircraft ferry company as soon as possible, even if you are only at the planning stages of purchasing an aircraft. They are a fantastic resource to use in the pre-purchase phase.