Archive note: This page replaces promotional safety language from a 2013 article with a clearer description of broker and direct-air-carrier responsibilities.
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker under 14 CFR Part 295. It is not a direct air carrier and does not exercise operational control over a flight. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified for an accepted itinerary operates the flight and is responsible for aircraft and crew assignment, maintenance, weather acceptance, routing, and the final decision to operate.
Information to review for a proposed charter
Depending on the trip and what the proposed carrier can provide, a traveler can ask about:
- The identity and operating authority of the proposed direct air carrier.
- The proposed aircraft, configuration, and maintenance status.
- Crew qualifications and experience relevant to the mission.
- Any current third-party audit or registration information supplied for the carrier.
- The carrier’s procedures for operational changes, substitutions, and recovery.
ARGUS and Wyvern are third-party sources that may be part of due diligence, but a logo, rating, or historical report should not be treated as a guarantee about a particular flight. Current status and trip-specific details need to be checked for the proposed carrier and aircraft.
Review the Jet Partners safety approach and request the written information relevant to your itinerary. No broker statement can replace the direct carrier’s operational and safety authority.
