Which private jet charter companies require two pilots on every flight?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 11 private jet companies say every flight they sell has two pilots on their own websites, read 10 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the aircraft, place, hours, fee or price where it names one, then what it sells, why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
Which private jet charter companies require two pilots on every flight?
11 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they say every flight they sell has two pilots; Paramount Business Jets, Presidential Aviation and VistaJet have the most Google reviews under their own name.
Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table holds 104 companies: the charter brokers, jet card and membership programmes, fractional owners, operators, empty-leg platforms and shared-seat sellers ChatGPT names most often when asked about private jets. Their own websites were read on 10 November 2026, with their Google listings matched by name. This page carries the 11 companies in the table that, on their own websites, say every flight they sell has two pilots, where that can be shown in their own words with any price dated; a line that rests only on a price with no year is left out. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line on a card gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 540 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.
DesJets
- Best for
- Global broker with 69+ vetted operators
- Two pilots
- Its per-trip checks require two qualified pilots with current type ratings on every jet flight. A trip that fails a check does not fly on that aircraft.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter broker trading as DesJets (Destination Jets), founded in 2020 with an office in New York. It arranges whole-aircraft charter and sells empty-leg flights and group and airliner charter and says it does not operate aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says it has access to 352+ aircraft across 69+ vetted operators worldwide.
- Ask for
- Ask for an all-in quote covering aircraft, fuel, crew, landing and handling fees and taxes, with catering, ground transport and de-icing quoted separately.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: its general guidelines give no refund when cancelling less than 24 hours before departure.
- Enquiry
- desjets.com/contact
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evoJets
- Best for
- Instant online prices and a booking app
- Two pilots
- Says it does not allow flights with fewer than two pilots; all King Air 200 charters booked with it fly with two crew even though the type is certified for single-pilot operations.
- What it sells
- Charter broker headquartered in New York City and founded in Aspen, Colorado in 2006, selling on-demand charter and an Evolved charter membership, with an instant price calculator and app.
- Why choose them
- Says it has arranged flights in 6 continents and 119 countries. Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for an instant price from the Charter Flight Cost Calculator, then for a quote or Evolved charter membership details from an account executive.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book every route online: it says instant booking is available only on select routes in its app.
- Enquiry
- evojets.com/contact
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JetCharter.com
- Best for
- Instant online charter quotes and booking
- Two pilots
- Says every flight is operated by two background-checked, FAA licence verified, type-rated pilots, with captains averaging over 9,000 hours and second-in-command pilots over 4,500 hours.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker and indirect agent in Boca Raton, Florida, selling on-demand charter on third-party operators' aircraft with an online instant-quote platform. It also offers empty-leg flights and says it has no memberships.
- Why choose them
- Says every flight has two background-checked, FAA licence verified, type rated pilots, with captains averaging over 9,000 hours. Google: 1.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews, newest 1 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for an instant quote on your route, or call its flight advisors for a last-minute flight.
- Not the fit if
- you want a price with taxes and fees in it: it says listed prices do not include taxes and fees.
- Enquiry
- jetcharter.com
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JetNine
- Best for
- Locked quotes and a stated vetting floor
- Two pilots
- Its written vetting floor for operators includes two ATP pilots, with ARG/US Gold Plus or Wyvern Wingman as the hard floor for every operator.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker registered with the US DOT under 14 CFR Part 295, based in Los Angeles. Sells on-demand charter, the JetNine Card, Reserve membership and an empty-leg board, on aircraft flown by independent Part 135 operators.
- Why choose them
- Sets a written safety floor of ARG/US Gold Plus or Wyvern Wingman for every operator.
- Ask for
- Ask for the written quote, which it says locks at acceptance and for the empty-leg watchlist with text alerts.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: inside 6 hours the full charter cost is retained and empty legs and discounted flights have stricter terms.
- Enquiry
- jetnine.com/contact
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: questions/how-do-i-choose-a-private-jet-broker, about, faq.
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JETVIP
- Best for
- Seat-by-seat Jet Sharing and empty legs
- Two pilots
- Lists two commercial pilots on every flight among its safety standards, with every operator required to hold a valid AOC.
- What it sells
- Is a broker selling charter, empty legs, Jet Sharing (individual seats) and long-term charter. It has offices in Vienna and Dubai and lists Nice and Monaco in its global presence.
- Why choose them
- Says it works directly with 1,000+ operators worldwide and has 9,000+ aircraft in its global database.
- Ask for
- Ask a manager about Jet Sharing, which sells individual seats on flights to Dubai, Nice, Bodrum, London (FAB) and Larnaca.
- Not the fit if
- you need an exact price before confirmation: it says prices may change due to route changes, airport fees, waiting time or fuel cost adjustments.
- Published price
- Estimate, 2026 seasonal averages: light jets from €2,500 per hour (for example Cessna CJ4), excluding de-icing and extended standby. Read 10 November 2026.
- Website
- jetvip.com
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Paramount Business Jets
- Best for
- Broker with a refundable jet card
- Two pilots
- Says every flight it books uses a turbine aircraft crewed by two pilots, with captains on US flights holding an Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
- What it sells
- Charter broker headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, that owns no aircraft and books from its approved operator network and also sells a Paramount Jet Card and arranges empty legs, helicopter and group charter.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds ARGUS Certified Broker and Wyvern Wingman Broker status. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 56 reviews; Trustpilot: 5.0 out of 5 from 364 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Paramount Jet Card, which it describes as a fully refundable deposit with no expiry, or for an advisor quote.
- Not the fit if
- you want to cancel a last-minute charter freely: it says most operators require a 100% cancellation fee once the contract is signed.
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: safety, home page, private-jet-charter/urgent-travel-immediate-book.
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Presidential Aviation
- Best for
- Fort Lauderdale charter, 2 hours notice
- Two pilots
- Says every charter has two pilots, no matter the size of the jet, with a second crew for heavy jets on long-haul flights when necessary.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter operator, jet management and aircraft sales firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1997. It operates on-demand charter flights around the globe and lists empty legs and says single seats cannot be bought.
- Why choose them
- Says it is an ARGUS Platinum rated firm, a Wyvern Wingman company and an ISBAO Stage 2 registered charter operator. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 26 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask its 24/7 charter department about a flight departing on as little as 2 hours notice.
- Not the fit if
- you want to pay late or by card: it requires prepayment by wire transfer at least 48 hours before departure, with a card only in special circumstances.
- Enquiry
- presidential-aviation.com
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: private-jet-charter/private-jet-charter-faq, home page.
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Stratos Jets
- Best for
- ARGUS-certified broker with a two-pilot standard
- Two pilots
- Requires two qualified pilots on every charter flight it arranges, even when an aircraft may be certified for single-pilot operation, with captains holding an ATP and 3,000 total hours.
- What it sells
- Is an independent air charter broker headquartered at Orlando Executive Airport in Florida, with satellite offices in Palm Beach, Los Angeles and Charleston. It says it does not own or operate aircraft and incorporated in 2007.
- Why choose them
- Says it requires two qualified pilots on every charter flight it arranges, even when an aircraft is certified for single-pilot operation.
- Ask for
- Ask for the reservation contract, which it says states whether the quote is fully all-inclusive or whether specific items may be billed later.
- Not the fit if
- you need fixed cancellation terms in advance: it says actual terms are aircraft-, operator- and trip-specific, set in the written agreement.
- Enquiry
- stratosjets.com/contact-us
Read on its own website, 10 November 2026: faq/many-pilots-will-fly-private-jet-charter, aviation-intelligence/transaction-contract-intel.
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Tradewind Aviation
- Best for
- PC-12 seats and charter to Caribbean islands
- Two pilots
- Says it flies two pilots on all flights in its own Pilatus PC-12 fleet, flown by Tradewind pilots on aircraft maintained by its own crew.
- What it sells
- Part 135 operator of its own fleet of 35+ Pilatus PC-12s, headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, selling scheduled single seats, private charter, the Goodspeed Card and ticket books and arranging other operators' jets for trips beyond the PC-12.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates a fleet of 35+ Pilatus PC-12s. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a single seat on its scheduled flights, a Goodspeed Card, or a ticket book starting at 10 tickets.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: a Goodspeed flight cancelled within 24 hours is charged at 100%.
- Enquiry
- flytradewind.com/contact-us
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Vaunt
- Best for
- Annual membership for one-way empty legs
- Two pilots
- Says Vaunt flights are operated with 2 pilots on twin-engine aircraft, by third-party Part 135 operators it vets against its minimum operating and safety standards.
- What it sells
- Is an annual membership platform and app selling one-way empty-leg flights through waitlists. Its terms call it an air charter broker acting as agent for operators, not an air carrier. Flights are continental US only and no office address is published.
- Why choose them
- Says its flight inventory is sourced from a nationwide network of vetted Part 135 charter operators. Trustpilot: 2.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews, newest 4 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Vaunt app waitlists for one-way flights and for a private charter return if you need to get back.
- Not the fit if
- you need a flight you can count on: its terms say it does not guarantee availability and operators may cancel any flight at any time.
- Published price
- Annual membership $2,995, covering all flights and passengers for the year (November 2026). Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- flyvaunt.com/how-vaunt-works
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VistaJet
- Best for
- Global fleet with flight-hour membership
- Two pilots
- Says every VistaJet flight has two pilots in the flight deck as well as at least one Cabin Host.
- What it sells
- Sells a flight hour subscription called Program, the VJ25 low-frequency membership, a corporate membership and on demand charter, flying its own silver and red fleet. It is headquartered in Malta with offices in New York, London, Hong Kong and Dubai.
- Why choose them
- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.2 out of 5 from 8 reviews, newest 14 August 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask about its Program, a flight hour subscription with guaranteed availability at a fixed hourly rate, or VJ25 for lower-frequency flying.
- Not the fit if
- you fly fewer than 25 hours a year and want a membership: its VJ25 membership starts from 25 flight hours per year.
- Enquiry
- vistajet.com/en
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Which of these show a dated price on this page?
2 of the 11 cards show a published price, with its currency as the company writes it. Ask every company for a written quote with your dates, aircraft and what it includes.
Who to contact first
Start with the 4 companies on this page that show prices online and publish their cancellation terms, then add any other card that fits your route and dates.
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- The total price in writing, line by line: the aircraft, fuel, crew, landing and handling fees, taxes (VAT or US Federal Excise Tax), de-icing and catering. Then which of these can change after you book.
- The operator's name, the aircraft's tail number, its operating certificate and any safety audit the operator holds (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO).
- How your money is held before the flight, the deposit and when the balance is due.
- The cancellation terms and what happens if the aircraft goes unserviceable or an empty leg is cancelled.
Two pilots on every flight: the questions people ask
What should I ask a private jet company before booking?
The total price line by line and what can change it; the operator's name, the aircraft's tail number and its operating certificate; any safety audit it holds; how your money is held; the deposit and the cancellation terms.
Can I book with these companies directly?
Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes and the cancellation terms.
Do these companies all sell the same thing?
No. Some arrange charter on other operators' aircraft, some fly their own fleet, some sell jet cards, memberships, fractional shares, empty legs or single seats. Each card says what the company sells, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.
Who actually flies the aircraft when I book through a broker?
An operator that holds its own operating certificate (FAA Part 135 in the United States, an air operator certificate in Europe and the UK). Ask the company for the operator's name and certificate before you pay.
Which of these have the most Google reviews?
Paramount Business Jets, Presidential Aviation and VistaJet, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
4 of the 11: DesJets, JetNine, Paramount Business Jets and Tradewind Aviation. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
10 of the 11: DesJets, JetCharter.com, JetNine, JETVIP, Paramount Business Jets, Presidential Aviation, Stratos Jets, Tradewind Aviation, Vaunt and VistaJet. Check each with the issuer before you book.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.
How were these companies chosen?
Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table, built from the private jet companies ChatGPT names most often. On its own website it says every flight it sells has two pilots. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 10 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.