FAR 91.1075 — Fractional Training Providers
FAR 91.1075 lists who can conduct training, testing, and checking for fractional ownership programs under Subpart K besides the program manager.
In Plain English
FAR 91.1075 controls who is allowed to conduct training, testing, and checking for fractional ownership operations under Subpart K (Part 91K). Normally the program manager runs the training program, but this rule identifies the limited group of outside providers that may do it under contract or other arrangement.
Eligible providers are:
- Another Subpart K program manager operating under this subpart.
- A Part 142 training center, but only if it: (1) holds applicable Part 142 training specifications, (2) has facilities, training equipment, and courseware meeting Part 142 requirements, (3) has approved curriculums and curriculum segments for the required courses, and (4) has enough instructors and check pilots qualified under §§ 91.1089–91.1095.
- A Part 119 certificate holder operating under Part 121 or Part 135.
- A non-Part 142 training center, but only if specifically authorized by the Administrator.
This matters operationally because fractional crews must receive standardized, FAA-approved training — outsourcing it to an unqualified provider would invalidate currency and checking.
Regulation Text
14 CFR § 91.1075§ 91.1075 Training program: Special rules.
Other than the program manager, only the following are eligible under this subpart to conduct training, testing, and checking under contract or other arrangement to those persons subject to the requirements of this subpart.
(a) Another program manager operating under this subpart:
(b) A training center certificated under part 142 of this chapter to conduct training, testing, and checking required by this subpart if the training center—
(1) Holds applicable training specifications issued under part 142 of this chapter;
(2) Has facilities, training equipment, and courseware meeting the applicable requirements of part 142 of this chapter;
(3) Has approved curriculums, curriculum segments, and portions of curriculum segments applicable for use in training courses required by this subpart; and
(4) Has sufficient instructors and check pilots qualified under the applicable requirements of §§ 91.1089 through 91.1095 to conduct training, testing, and checking to persons subject to the requirements of this subpart.
(c) A part 119 certificate holder operating under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter.
(d) As authorized by the Administrator, a training center that is not certificated under part 142 of this chapter.
Oral Exam Questions a DPE Might Ask
Q1Under Subpart K, who besides the program manager may conduct required training, testing, and checking?
Per FAR 91.1075, eligible providers are another Subpart K program manager, a Part 142 training center meeting specific requirements, a Part 119 certificate holder operating under Part 121 or 135, or a non-Part 142 training center authorized by the Administrator.
Q2What must a Part 142 training center have in place to conduct training for a fractional ownership program?
FAR 91.1075(b) requires the center to hold applicable Part 142 training specifications, have compliant facilities, equipment, and courseware, have approved curriculums for the required courses, and have sufficient instructors and check pilots qualified under §§ 91.1089–91.1095.
Q3Can a training center that is not certificated under Part 142 conduct Subpart K training?
Yes, but only if specifically authorized by the Administrator, as provided in FAR 91.1075(d).
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