Every flight we arrange in Mexico begins with the same question: who is operating this aircraft, and have we confirmed they meet the standard? Your safety is our top priority, and answering any questions you have would be our pleasure.
At Mexico Jet Charter, we understand that when you charter a private jet, you are trusting us with more than your travel plans. You are entrusting us with your time, your family, your colleagues, and your associates. That trust is something we take seriously, and the process behind it is specific and documented.
How We Vet Every Operator
Mexico Jet Charter works only with operators we have vetted through a consistent internal process. On every flight we arrange, we confirm the following before a quote is presented to you:
- We work exclusively with FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Confirm operator certification is current and valid
- Review the operator’s safety and incident history
- Confirm pilots are experienced, qualified, and current on the aircraft type
- Reference ARGUS and Wyvern audit results where the operator participates in those programs
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them
Part 135 is the FAA’s set of rules for on-demand, for-hire charter. It carries stricter operating, crew, and insurance requirements than FAR Part 91, the rules for private, non-commercial flying that cannot be sold as charter. Every domestic flight we arrange operates under Part 135 or, for airliner-size group travel, Part 121.
Flying in Mexico: US and Mexican Operators
Arranging flights across Mexico means we work with both US-registered operators under FAR Part 135 and Mexican operators authorized by AFAC (Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil), Mexico’s civil aviation regulator. AFAC is the authority that certifies Mexican charter operators for commercial operations, and its standards apply whether your flight originates in Dallas or departs from Toluca. The flag on the aircraft does not change the certification requirement. Every operator we work with, regardless of country of registration, must meet the same certification, safety-history, and pilot-currency standards we apply across our network.
Mexico also requires specific permit authorization before any charter aircraft lands. International charter flights operate under a Blanket Permit (Permiso de Vuelo No Regular) validated by AFAC. New operators can face processing timelines of up to 90 business days for this authorization, which is one reason we build permit coordination into our process from the moment you contact us. Flying into Mexico without the correct permits is not an option; we plan for the lead time so you do not have to.
The Industry Context
There are more than 4,000 charter brokers worldwide, and the industry has almost no barrier to entry. Most brokers are not required to hold a license, carry insurance, or pass any test before arranging your flight. Mexico Jet Charter holds itself to standards that go well beyond the baseline, because your family should not be on an aircraft arranged by someone who did not check the operator’s certification or review their safety history.
We don’t make compromises on the safety of the flights we arrange. Neither should you.
Transparency and Our Role
Mexico Jet Charter arranges flights with vetted operators. We do not own or operate aircraft. Every employee and contractor on our team goes through a pre-employment background screening that includes a National Criminal Search, Sex Offender Registry check, Terrorist Watch List (OFAC) review, Address History, Lawsuits, Judgments, Liens, Bankruptcies, and FAA and Watercraft records. The people handling your trip details and travel documents have been screened before they ever have access to that information.
Disclosure under DOT Part 295: We always act strictly as the agent for the client, never as the operator. That means on every flight we arrange, our role is to source, vet, and coordinate, while the certificated operator carries legal responsibility for the aircraft and crew.
If you have questions about any specific flight or want to understand exactly what vetting has been completed for a particular operator, ask us. That is what we are here for.