Pilot Certification and Requirements for Public Aircraft Operations (PAOs)

(a) When operating as a PAO, the operator is required to train and the agency will self-certify pilots as competent to safely operate in the NAS.

(b) For more information and best practices on pilot certification and training within the framework of a PAO, refer to AC 00-1.1, Public Aircraft Operations—Manned and Unmanned. REFERENCE- AC 00-1.1, Public Aircraft Operations—Manned and Unmanned.