RANKS
Our ranking system encourages pilots to keep on flying to get to the next level. With us, every pilot has a chance to rank up and get to a higher stage; no pilot is left in one place forever.
Our ranking system is split up into two Phases; Preliminary Phase and Full Phase.
PRE PHASE
Pre Phase or Preliminary Phase is the first phase for pilots entering the VA, where they go through a Check Ride and certification, as well as a tour of the operations of the VA.
FULL PHASE
This is the Second Phase of the Certification Process where a pilot is fully incorporated into the VA and its operations as a member.
FIRST OFFICER III
0 Hours
These pilots may fly the TBM-930 aircraft as well as the Cirrus SR-22 and may only fly routes corresponding with the aircraft.
FIRST OFFICER II
10 Hours
These pilots have completed 10 hours of flying and may fly regional and international routes with the Bombardier Dash 8 - q400.
FIRST OFFICER I
25 Hours
This rank is given to pilots who have completed at least 25 hours of flight time and may now fly the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. They can participate in all events in the VA.
CAPTAIN III
45 Hours
These pilots have completed 45 hours of flying and may now fly certain listed codeshare routes with a listed aircraft in the VA.
CAPTAIN II
55 Hours
These pilots have completed 55 hours of flight time and may now fly listed codeshare aircraft.
CAPTAIN I
70 Hours
These pilots have completed 70 hours of flying. They may also apply for an admin role (if available) and fly certain listed codeshare routes.
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SENIOR CAPTAIN II
100 Hours
These pilots have completed 100 hours of flight time and 10 hours in events and may now fly all codeshare aircraft. They are now an executive member and enjoy certain executive benefits within the VA.
SENIOR CAPTAIN I
350 Hours
These pilots have completed over 350 hours of flight time OR have contributed significantly to the VA as an executive. They can sit as a panellist in the certification process for new pilots and can apply for a Mentor role to train new pilots.