The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order suspending the Part 135 certification of Arizona-based Sawyer Aviation (SJA, Scottsdale), citing as reason inadequate staffing levels at the private jet charter carrier.

In a brief statement, the FAA alleged that Sawyer Aviation had not employed a director of maintenance since October 21, 2023, nor a chief pilot since December 1. Sawyer has consequently been ordered to surrender its certificate “immediately” and is subject to a daily penalty of USD16,630 for any delay in…

Source: ch aviation
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