3.7 Check Pilot

vAAirlines offers a unique program that has not been seen before in any other virtual airline by maintaining our own Check Pilot program. Once a pilot has demonstrated a mastery of their aircraft by completing 100 accepted flights as a Captain in their group’s specific aircraft, they may apply to be a Group Check Pilot. A Group Check Pilot may also be nominated by the Group Chief Pilot to assist in the Flight Academy as a mentor or instructor for pilots in their group. This position requires a minimum 4-month commitment to the rank before being able to move on to another fleet group as there is required training that takes place unless the pilot waives any nomination to become a Flight Academy mentor or instructor. Waiving of the ability to be nominated to assist in the Flight Academy must be done by emailing the Chief Pilot for the specific group within 72 hours of passing the Check Pilot checkride. Regardless of whether or not a Check Pilot decides to participate in the Flight Academy a badge will still permanently be attached to their profile in the form of an award for each group where the Check Pilot rank was successfully completed.